CAREER GRADED TRAINEE
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
College or university is not for everyone; some can't wait to get their career started. There is an alternative which sees you earning and learning at the same time.Get your career off to an early start; gaining recognised qualifications and a salary at the same time. At Powys County Council we've created a new career pathway that will allow you to start a rewarding career right now.
Our new Career Graded Trainee Programme guarantees you a permanent position after the training is completed (subject to satisfactory completion of this initial period).
We presently have exciting opportunities within our Engineering Design Service for Career Graded Trainee - Engineering Technicians. Our Engineering team are one of the many services that keep the authority running; making sure that Powys is a great place to work, live and visit.On a daily basis our Engineers and Technicians develop new improvement schemes and maintain the existing infrastructure across a wide range of areas such as roads, bridges, schools, housing and leisure. We simply couldn't function without them.
The successful individual will receive an opportunity to study towards a two year part time HNC in Civil Engineering. As well as receiving a fantastic grounding in the industry and an understanding of how we operate, this could be a springboard into a number of exciting opportunities in the future. As a member of the team you’d also have the opportunity to join our Institution of Civil Engineers Company Approved Training Scheme which will assist you with any aspirations towards achieving industry recognised Professional Qualifications.
As a Trainee Engineering Technician you'll enjoy a wide variety of tasks, working closely with more experienced professionals who will be only too happy to mentor and guide you through your formal qualification.
We're looking for bright, ambitious and enthusiastic individuals with an appetite for learning and who love working as part of team. You'll need a good academic track record, excellent organisational skills, demonstrate a technical aptitude and have great communication skills.So if this sounds like you, and you can rise to the challenge, please visit our Powys County Council jobs website http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/jobs-training/ and complete our on-line application.
Should you successfully meet the requirements of the appointment over the 2 year career graded training period, you will take up the permanent position on full pay.
What will you be paid?
The Engineering Technician post has a pay scale presently ranging between £20,138 and £21,268 (grade 6, SCP21-23). During the initial two year training period the pay is proportional to this grade and is set out as follows:
1st year Career Graded Trainee - Engineering Technician: 80% of the normal salary for the position, based on the bottom point of the job evaluated scale, subject to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage provisions (i.e. £16,110).
2nd year Career Graded Trainee - Engineering Technician: 90% of the normal salary for the position, based on the bottom point of the job evaluated, scale subject to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage provisions (i.e. £18,124).
3rd year Engineering Technician (training period successfully completed): 100% of the normal salary for the position, based on the bottom point of the job evaluated scale, subject to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage provisions (i.e. £20,138).
Subsequent Years: Annual increments to the top of grade (i.e. £21,268)
If you want to discuss these opportunities or learn more, then feel free to get in touch with Phillip Parry via email , we’d be pleased to hear from you.
CYNGOR SIR POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION
The job description that follows is for a fully qualified Engineering Technician. Applicants will not be expected to meet all the criteria listed until they have completed the 2 years training period.
Position Title: Engineering Technician
Position Number: TNM0094
37 hours, Permanent
JE Code: LES345
Directorate: Place
Division: Highways, Transport & Recycling
Section: Engineering Design Services
Location/ Work Base: TBC - County Hall, Llandrindod Wells/
Brecon
Accountable for: None
Main Purpose of Post:
To support the delivery of civil/structural engineering projects, in order to maintain and improve the highway and property infrastructure.
To fully participate in the training process required for the role and to develop the skills required to successfully engage in a range of engineering design service functions.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Under the direction of a project lead, assist with and where appropriate take responsibility for inspections, designs, calculations, drawings, contract documentation, estimates, reports, surveys, for assigned projects and undertake such other duties as are allocated.
2. Provide support using your knowledge and skills in the development of bespoke design solutions. Utilise your knowledge and skills in the development of bespoke engineering design solutions, during both the design period and on site works. To include identification of site problems & constraints, ecological & biodiversity considerations.
3. Programme and prioritise your workload and support the development of scheme forward planning to meet delivery deadlines.
4. To work with assigned Civil Engineering Apprentices, Trainees and/or Student Placements to assist with efficient project delivery.
5. Support the Project Manager / Project Manager’s Representative upon any Contract(s). To include the measurement of works and preparation of valuations for interim and/or final accounts. Monitor contractors so works are carried out works in accordance with the contract and specification.
6. Keep up-to-date with new construction policies and legislation.
7. To liaise with other agencies, statutory undertakers and stakeholders on behalf of the County Council and other clients
8. Participate in any training and development activities in order to maintain own professional development or to enhance competence within job role.
9. Provide support for, attend and participate in public engagements and marketing strategies. Interact with members of the public and deal with enquiries and complaints relating to the work you are involved with.
10. Welsh Competency Level 1 - able to pronounce Welsh personal and place-names correctly, and can give/ respond to basic greetings on the telephone or in person.
11. To address health and safety policies and arrangements in a proactive manner to ensure that a high standard of safe working practices are maintained.
12. To actively support and implement the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
13. There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.
NOTE;
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the ‘Principal Responsibilities of the Job’.
Prepared by / D G Price / Date / 12 July 2017CYNGOR SIR POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Position Title: Engineering Technician
Position Number: TNM0094
Directorate: Place
Division: Highways, Transport & Recycling
Section: Engineering Design Services
Attribute / Essential / Desirable / IdentifiedTick (√) as appropriate / Application Form / Interview / Test / Exercise
Experience
Experience of working on a range of Highways or Structures projects / P / P / P
Experience of current design software for highways or structures / P / P / P
Experience of working within a team delivering service on time and to budget. / P / P / P
Experience in dealing with Operational workforce / P / P / P
Experience of job costing methods, financial planning and budget management. / P / P / P
Knowledge
A basic knowledge of DMRB and MCD / P / P / P
A basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations / P / P / P
Awareness of current construction best practice / P / P / P
Awareness of Environmental Legislation / P / P / P
Awareness of Chapter 8 TM / P / P / P
Ability to ‘set out’ using surveying instruments. / P / P / P
Registrations, Qualifications &Training
To have been educated to an A level standard (3 ‘A’ Levels achieved) or equivalent / P / P / P
HNC or similar in engineering related discipline or relevant engineering experience. / P / P / P
Personal Qualities
Be a team player keen to be involved, and involve others, in developing projects / P / P / P
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work / P / P / P
Demonstrate a technical aptitude / P / P / P
Be self-motivated / P / P / P
Willingness to learn and undertake further training / P / P / P
Safeguarding Requirements
N/A - There is no DBS Check requirement for this position
Skills
Good organisational skills / P / P / P
Able to communicate effectively
/ P / P / P
Able to speak Welsh / P / P / P
Good IT skills / P / P / P
Autocad experience / P / P / P
Good inter-personal skills / P / P / P
Other Requirements
Current driving licence / P / P / P
To travel in line with organisational requirements / P / P / P
Able to work occasional evenings/weekends / P / P / P
Prepared by / D G Price / Date / 12 July 2017
Closing date: / 10/12/17
Shortlisting Date: / 12/12/17
Interview Date: / 19/12/17
HYFFORDDAI GRADD GYRFA
TECHNEGYDD PEIRIANYDDOL
Nid pawb sydd am fynd i Goleg neu brifysgol; mae rhai ar binnau eisiau dechrau gyrfa. Mae yna ddewis arall, lle gallwch ennill a dysgu ar yr un pryd. Beth am roi hwb i’ch gyrfa ar y dechrau; gallwch ennill cymwysterau cydnabyddedig a chyflog ar yr un pryd. Yng Nghyngor Sir Powys rydym wedi creu llwybr gyrfa a fydd yn caniatáu i chi ddechrau ar yrfa werth ei chael o’r dechrau.
Mae ein Rhaglen Hyfforddai Gradd Gyrfa yn gwarantu swydd barhaol i chi ar ôl i chi orffen eich hyfforddiant (os ydych yn cwblhau’r cyfnod cychwynnol yn foddhaol).
Mae gennym nifer o gyfleoedd cyffrous ar hyn o bryd yn ein Gwasanaeth Dylunio Peirianyddol ar gyfer Hyfforddai Gradd Gyrfa - Technegwyr Peirianyddol. Mae ein tîm peirianyddol yn un o’r llu o wasanaethau sy’n sicrhau bod yr awdurdod yn dal i redeg; yn gwneud yn siŵr bod Powys yn sir wych i weithio ac i weithio ynddi ac i ymweld â hi. Bob dydd mae ein Peirianwyr a’n Technegwyr yn datblygu cynlluniau gwella newydd ac yn cynnal yr isadeiledd presennol mewn amrywiaeth eang o feysydd fel ffyrdd, pontydd, ysgolion, tai a chanolfannau hamdden. Byddai’n amhosibl i ni weithredu hebddyn nhw.
Bydd yr unigolion llwyddiannus yn derbyn cyfle i astudio rhan amser am ddwy flynedd i ennill tystysgrif HNC mewn Peirianneg Sifil. Yn ogystal â derbyn sylfaen wych yn y diwydiant a dealltwriaeth o sut rydym yn gweithredu, gallai hwn fod yn ddrws i nifer o gyfleoedd cyffrous yn y dyfodol. Fel aelod o’r tîm byddai gennych hefyd gyfle i ymuno â Chynllun Hyfforddi Cymeradwyedig Sefydliad y Peirianwyr Sifil a fydd yn eich helpu os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn ennill Cymwysterau Proffesiynol yn y diwydiant.
Fel Technegydd Peirianyddol dan Hyfforddiant, byddwch yn mwynhau amrywiaeth eang o dasgau, gan weithion agos gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol mwy profiadol a fydd yn fwy na pharod i’ch mentora a’ch tywys trwy eich cymhwyster ffurfiol.
Rydym yn chwilio am unigolion disglair, uchelgeisiol a brwdfrydig gydag awydd dysgu a hoffter o weithio fel rhan o dîm. Bydd angen hanes academaidd da arnoch, sgiliau trefnu rhagorol, a bydd yn rhaid i chi ddangos tuedd dechnegol a bod â sgiliau cyfathrebu gwych. Felly os gallech chi fod yn addas, ac os ydych chi’n chwilio am her, ewch i wefan swyddi Cyngor Sir Powys http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/jobs-training/ a chwblhau ein cais ar-lein.
Os ydych chi’n cyflawni’n llwyddiannus ofynion yr hyfforddiant dros y cyfnod o ddwy flynedd, byddwch yn cael cynnig y swydd barhaol ar gyflog llawn.
Beth fyddwch chi’n ei ennill?
Mae gan y swydd Technegydd Peirianyddol raddfa gyflog o rhwng £20,138 a £21,268 (gradd 6, SCP21-23). Yn ystod y cyfnod hyfforddi dwy flynedd, mae’r cyflog yn gymesur â’r raddfa yma, gan ddilyn y patrwm a ganlyn:
Hyfforddai Gradd Gyrfa – Technegydd Peirianyddol, y Flwyddyn 1af - Engineering Technician: 80% o’r cyflog arferol ar gyfer y swydd, ar sail y pwynt isaf ar y raddfa sydd wedi bod yn destun gwerthuso swyddi, yn amodol ar ddarpariaethau’r Isafswm Cyflog Cenedlaethol a’r Cyflog Byw Cenedlaethol (h.y. £16,110).
Hyfforddai Gradd Gyrfa – Technegydd Peirianyddol, yr 2il Flwyddyn: 90% o’r cyflog arferol ar gyfer y swydd, ar sail y pwynt isaf ar y raddfa sydd wedi bod yn destun gwerthuso swyddi, yn amodol ar ddarpariaethau’r Isafswm Cyflog Cenedlaethol a’r Cyflog Byw Cenedlaethol (h.y. £18,124).
Hyfforddai Gradd Gyrfa – Technegydd Peirianyddol, y 3edd Flwyddyn (wedi cwblhau’r cyfnod hyfforddiant): 100% o’r cyflog arferol ar gyfer y swydd, ar sail y pwynt isaf ar y raddfa sydd wedi bod yn destun gwerthuso swyddi, yn amodol ar ddarpariaethau’r Isafswm Cyflog Cenedlaethol a’r Cyflog Byw Cenedlaethol (h.y. £20,138).
Blynyddoedd Dilynol: Ychwanegiad blynyddol hyd at frig y raddfa (h.y. £21,268)
Os ydych am drafod y cyfleoedd hyn neu gael rhagor o wybodaeth, yna mae croeso i chi gysylltu â Phillip Parry , byddem yn falch derbyn gair oddi wrthych.