Engineering technician

Engineering Technician

We presently have an exciting opportunity within our Engineering Design Service for an Engineering Technician. Our Engineering team is 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.

Not fully qualified – don’t worry.

At Powys County Council we've created a new career pathway that will allow you to start a rewarding career right now.

So, if you don’t feel you have all the qualifications, our career pathway scheme could be for you – allowing you to earn and learn at the same time. Where necessary the successful candidate will receive an opportunity to study towards a two year part time HNC in Civil Engineering. Our Career Graded Trainee Programme also guarantees you a permanent position after the training is completed (subject to satisfactory completion of the initial period).

As well as receiving a fantastic grounding in the industry, this position could be a springboard into a number of exciting future opportunities within our department. As a member of the team you’d also have the offer 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 an Engineering Technician you'd 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 qualifications.

We're looking for bright, ambitious and enthusiastic individuals with an appetite for learning and who work well 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 complete our on-line application.

What will you be paid?

The Engineering Technician post has a pay scale presently ranging between £28,142 to £29,540 (grade 6, SCP11-14). If you already meet the required qualifications then you’re likely to commence on £28,142 with subsequent annual increments to the top of grade (i.e.£29,540).

If however you need to enhance your qualifications and follow our Engineering Technician career pathway, then 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.

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.

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.

Subsequent Years: Annual increments to the top of grade.

If you want to discuss this opportunity or learn more, then feel free to get in touch with Gareth Price (Engineering Design Manager) on 01597 827757 or alternatively via email , we’d be pleased to hear from you.

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.