Geospatial Survey Technician Apprentice
Job introduction
About the role
East Sussex Highways is looking to recruit an apprentice into the Asset Management team. You would be joining the team at an exciting time, with the launch of a new seven year contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places.
The services delivered by the Communities, Economy and Transport department (CET) have an enormous impact on the lives of local people and communities. From operating waste facilities and registration offices, to maintaining roads and major infrastructure planning, the moment an East Sussex resident steps outside their front door, they are interacting with our work. Therefore, roles in our department offer enormous scope to make a positive impact on the quality of life for people and the environment of East Sussex.
Within the Highways Department, it’s our role to keep people moving safely and our work touches the lives of virtually all residents and visitors within the county.
As a local authority we are always pushing the boundaries in terms of innovation, ensuring we continue to look at new ways of working and introduce fresh idea.
The Asset Management team is central in the Highways Department. Looking after thousands of assets requires high quality data and processes as well as close relationships with other teams and contractors.
As a Geospatial Survey Technician Apprentice you learn and support:
· Management and improvement our spatial data on ArcGIS
· Management of asset data on as a whole
· Report generation for customer queries
· Data investigations
· Team administration
You can apply for this role by following the apply now button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
Interviews will take place in-person or virtually. If shortlisted, we will offer you a selection of dates. If you are unavailable on the dates offered, please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative option.
This apprenticeship position will provide you a team and department keen on developing staff to their full potential. We have three permanent staff who began as apprentices who are now taking on further challenges in Highways.
What can we offer you?
- Training and development
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A generous pension scheme
- A range of other benefits Employee benefits | East Sussex County Council
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Russell Paisey, Asset Strategist at russell.paisey@eastsussex.gov.uk or 07557 480 653.
For excellent training and development.
I started as an apprentice and wouldn’t be where I am today without East Sussex. I’ve been given opportunities and have been really well supported by my management team and colleagues. Peter, Contract and Commercial Supervisor
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
