Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician

Join Our Team: Engineering Technician ApprenticeStart Date: October 2026Apprenticeship Programme: Formal apprenticeship training will commence in February 2027 when the next learner cohort begins. Prior to this youll gain valuable experience through shadowing on-the-job learning and practical workplace Duration: 36 monthsNavigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways we are looking to recruit an Apprentice Engineering Technician. Working for the Canal & River Trust you can take pride in knowing that you are really making a difference each and every day. By joining us youll be caring for your environment as well as your community helping make life better by water for everyone. Every Hours & LocationThis role follows a 37 hours Monday to Friday working pattern. Youll be based at ourLeighton Buzzard depot and travel across the East Midlands region with occasional support in other As a Civil Engineering Apprentice youll combine practical workplace experience with formal training developing the skills and knowledge needed to support the maintenance and improvement of the Trusts historic waterways. Working alongside experienced engineers youll gain hands-on experience through site visits inspections project work and placements while building expertise in civil engineering asset management and infrastructure projects. No two days are the same with opportunities to work across our network and contribute to projects that help keep our canals open and ResponsibilitiesComplete all apprenticeship training and coursework working towards successful achievement of the knowledge and practical skills in civil engineering asset management and waterway engineers with inspections surveys and assessments of canals locks bridges and other with the collection and maintenance of engineering data to support maintenance and investment experience in engineering design project delivery and asset management through placements site visits and project health safety and environmental procedures at all times both on site and in the positive working relationships with colleagues contractors and other ownership of personal development seeking feedback and continuously developing technical knowledge and the Trusts values and behaviours contributing positively to the team and wider & DevelopmentYou will work towards the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeshipwith one of our expert training providers. Whilst on-the-job you will work with supportive colleagues to get the best out of your apprenticeship Canal & River Trust is committed to supporting apprentices to become experts in their field offering structured development pathways and long-term career prospects. About YouYou dont need any prior experience - well teach you everything you need. What matters is you have a genuine interest in practical hands-on work. You love to understand how things work and have a passion for all things mechanical and electrical. You enjoy solving problems and feel comfortable working outside in all weathers. Ideally you have grade A-C or grade 9-4 in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) already achieved or on story: Eunilzo was always fascinated by a career in engineering and has a passion for nature and the outdoors which led him to the Mechanical & Engineering Apprenticeship at the Trust. Hes soon coming to the end of his apprenticeship and is moving into a M&E Technician role. See more here: Eunilzos StoryContact & ApplicationIf you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable We OfferWe offer a starting annual salary of 22095. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme increasing holiday entitlement and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits check out our brochure here:EVP - 1( Experience:

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