12 Full time, Agriculture / Fishing / Forestry jobs in Bolton, Northumberland

This apprenticeship will last for a duration of 24 months. The training is delivered by Derwentside College and you will be required to attend training at Derwentside College, DH8 5EE. Apprenticeship Training You will complete a Level 2 Highways maintenance skilled operative apprenticeship. Upon completion you will complete an NVQ Level 2 in Road Marking. What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis As a Road Markings Apprentice, you will assist experienced teams in preparing and applying road markings across a variety of sites in Northumberland. Your tasks will include surface preparation, learning how to operate line marking machinery, setting out road markings to specification, and adhering to health and safety protocols. You'll gain hands-on experience and training in highway maintenance and traffic management while contributing to the safety and efficiency of Northumberland's roads. Background on department The Road Markings team is part of the Highways department within Northumberland County Council. Our team is responsible for the upkeep and safety of the county's extensive road network. We are a dedicated and supportive team that works collaboratively to deliver high-quality services across both rural and urban areas. Apprentices are a valued part of our workforce, and we are committed to nurturing and developing talent from within.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience. Enjoys working as part of a team, on a variety of tasks with short deadlines. To be able to work on their own where relevant.,

• Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above
• Familiar with IT systems, eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A valid UK driving license is desirable but not essential
  
  26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality