Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract for 18 months Contract Reason : Apprenticeship Salary: Aged 21 and over - 22,920 Aged 18 20 - 18,772 Under 18 - 14,173 Hours Per Week: 36 hours Base Location: Tame Street Depot, Stalybridge Assessment Date : To be arranged The Role We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and well organised people to learn the trade and skills of a Mason Pavior. The Apprenticeship will involve learning practical skills in all aspects of civil engineering both on site carrying out construction and repairs to the highway network and in a college environment working towards an NVQ Level 2 Highways maintenance skilled operative apprenticeship. About You You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work within a team environment. Please note this role is only open to applicants who do not hold a degree and/or an NVQ qualification in the field applied for. About Us Come shape the future of Tameside with us! Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council. Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that s making a real difference to our borough. Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tamesidecovering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day. We ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it s not just about developments day to day it s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future. To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we d love to have you on board. Come and be part of something great. Let s build the future of Tameside together! Please note this role is only open to applicants who are not studying for or hold an NVQ or any qualification at the equivalent level in the field applied for. To apply for this role you need to have been a resident within the UK for the past 3 years. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Ian Evans on 0161 342 2803