Job Description

Salary

Apprentice rate of pay

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Apprenticeships, Housing, Building Maintenance

Job reference

REQAA6415

Start Your Career in Construction or M&E Services with Us

Directorate:

Social Services & Housing

Service Area:

Building Maintenance

Location:

Office-based with regular site visits across the county

Grade:

Apprentice rate

Application Deadline:

[Insert Closing Date]

Open evening:

11th June 2025 (4-6pm) in Thornton Industrial Unit, joined by Rhys Jones (Service Manager).

Are you passionate about construction, eager to learn hands-on skills, and ready to kickstart a rewarding career? We're offering exciting two year

apprenticeship opportunities

to join our dynamic

Building Maintenance team

:

Proposed Apprenticeship Opportunities:

Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Construction Management Apprentices

Construction Management Apprentice

In this role, you'll gain wide-ranging experience in construction project coordination, workplace safety, customer service, and the use of industry-standard tools and practices. You'll work across our teams to support the maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement of local authority buildings.

You will:

Assist in the delivery of day-to-day building maintenance Learn to read and work with technical drawings and survey data Help maintain accurate project records Support contract documentation and tender preparation Study towards a Engineering qualification (depending on entry qualifications)

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Apprentice

This apprenticeship is tailored to those interested in the technical side of building services, such as boiler plant installation, electrical rewiring, and maintenance compliance. You'll develop practical and managerial skills relevant to Mechanical & Electrical maintenance, in line with British industry standards.

You will:

Support M&E project coordination and post-completion commissioning Maintain tools and equipment safely and effectively Contribute to ensuring compliance targets are met Help review and verify completed works Study towards a Engineering qualification (depending on entry qualifications)

What We're Looking For:

5 or more GCSEs (grades A-C / grade 4 or above), including English and Maths

OR

BTEC Level 2 Diploma (Merit/Distinction) plus English/Maths Level 2
A genuine interest in construction or M&E building services Basic IT skills (e.g., using an iPad) Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities Awareness of basic health and safety practices

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

Gain hands-on experience while studying a recognised qualification Be part of a supportive team with experienced mentors Access career progression pathways in construction and engineering Contribute to meaningful projects improving local communities

Ready to build your future?

Apply now to join our

Building Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme (REQAA6415)

and take your first step towards a successful career in construction or M&E services.

Contact us:

[Insert contact email/phone]

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.



Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.



Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.



This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.