Civil Engineering Apprentice NMWTRA in Conwy - Gwynedd Council

Description

Purpose of the Post

• Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship
• To contribute as a team member within the Department
• Ensuring that the people of Gwynedd are central to everything we do

Responsibility for functions:

• PPE
• Mobile phone
• A laptop

Main Duties

The North and Mid Wales Trunk Roads Agent (ACGCC) who works on behalf of the Welsh Government, is responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the road network in North and Mid Wales. The agency has almost 200 staff in our offices across the north and mid-west including Bangor, Conwy, Helygain, Wrexham, Dolgellau, Llandrindod, Newtown and Aberaeron. The apprentice will be based in any of these offices during their employment.

All ACWCC and Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:

• The right behavior and attitude
• Do your best in day-to-day work and the qualification
• Contribute towards the success of the Council
• Working effectively as part of a team
• An effective communicator
• Being ready to learn new things
• Understand exactly what it takes to work for CSSIW and the Council

Here is an overview of the main duties of the job:

• Use computer systems that are used by civil engineers
• Being part of small engineering projects in partnership with local authorities and private companies
• Helping with the front line maintenance of the trunk roads
• Understand the different duties and standards we have to work towards
• Spend time with the Environment Team to see how we can preserve or improve biodiversity
• Work with the Traffic Officer Service to help with live event management
• Meeting of the team in our control room in Conwy who manage our signs and electronic systems on the lane
• Understand how we collect information about new and historical assets
• Understand how we balance engineering requirements with protecting the environment and improving biodiversity
• Work closely with specialists who deal with third party applications, budgets, street work management and health and safety

As a member of ACWCC and Gwynedd Council staff, you have the following responsibilities:

• Responsibility for self development
• Ensuring that Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Health and Safety policy of CSSW and the Council are followed
• That you follow the equal opportunities and equality policies of ACWCC and the Council
• Responsibility for managing information appropriately and ensuring that personal information is handled appropriately
• Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce the carbon footprint of ACWCC and the Council
• Responsibility to report if you suspect a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.