Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) Technical Support Apprentice

Overview

Salary: £16591

Shift hours: 37

This is an exciting career opportunity which will allow you to learn on the job, gain qualifications and develop your skill base as part of our innovative Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) team.

As the Business Administration Apprentice, you will have an opportunity to be part of a team that plays an important role in how the city operates. The UTMC team oversee over 240 traffic signals, cameras and variable message signs that monitor and control how the highways network across the city works.

You will be an important part of the team and will also have the opportunity to work alongside our Traffic Management and Street Works teams. In doing so you will gain a good understanding of how the Council works and helps to support safe and reliable journeys. You will work closely with our Engineers and Technicians, carrying out various business administration tasks to support the delivery of innovative programmes of work which include the rollout of smart automated technologies such as drones, AI and connected solutions all of which help to keep the city moving.

You will undertake the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0 

This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract for 18 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.  Expected start date August 2024.

 

We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual who is keen to play a part in a service which is at the heart of keeping the highway network in the city operating.

This is a public service role and therefore you should also enjoy helping people and interacting with them to make a difference. Being able to fit in and forge professional relationships with the rest of the team is key as well as flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.

You will have the ability to use and understand IT systems in an office-based environment. You will have good communication skills and can work to deadlines and work under pressure.

Closing date: 19^th May 2024
Pre-interview and assessment* date (via Microsoft Teams): 30^th May 2024
Interview date(s) (Face-to-face): 7^th June 2024

* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that you are currently working at and identify any support they may require. 

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Reference: coventrycc/TP/94197/9573