Job Description

Reference:
25-28774
Job title:
Technician
Directorate:
Highways, Engineering and YGC
Service:
YGC - Gwynedd Consultancy
Closing date:
25/09/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour
Salary:
25,583 - 25,989 a year
Pay Scale:
GS3
Location(s):
Caernarfon

Benefits of working for YGC

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Here are some of the most popular benefits of working for YGC:

Work from home - the option to work from home is available to most as standard, subject to agreement. Work from home all week, or some days at home and others from the office. Conditions apply - further details available upon request.*
Super Flexi Scheme - work your contracted hours anytime between 7am and 10pm, within the 7 day week. Conditions apply, and subject to agreement - further details available upon request.*
The option to work Part-time, and/or Job-share.*
Generous annual leave entitlement.*
Local Government Pension scheme.*
Cycle to Work Scheme, amongst many other benefits.*

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this

Information Pack

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.



We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.


(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)



For further information about this post please contact Dylan Wyn Roberts on 01286 679526 or via e-mail: DylanWynRoberts@gwynedd.llyw.cymru



Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH


Tel: 01286 679076


E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 25/09/2025

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Personal attributes

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Essential

Be able to work as part of a team.

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Desirable

Qualifications and relevant training

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Essential

Minimum Maths/Welsh/English - GSCE.

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Desirable

ONC or equivalent in Built Environment.

Relevant experience

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Essential

Working as part of a team.

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Desirable

Experience of working within Built environment.

Skills and specialist knowledge

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Essential

IT Skills.

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Desirable

Experience of Software Design Packages.

Language requirements

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Listening and Speaking - Foundation

Able to maintain a simple conversation through the medium of Welsh and English in the everyday context of the post, using specific vocabulary that arises regularly, in order to present information.Able to present simple information through the medium of Welsh and English that hasn't been prepared beforehand and respond to questions.

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Reading and Understanding - Foundation

Read and understand simple messages and information leaflets associated with the post through the medium of Welsh and English, and understand short and simple reports on familiar subjects.

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Writing - Foundation

Able to complete simple forms and compose a letter or short e-mail through the medium of Welsh and English by using a number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message.

Purpose of the post

Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do. To develop a personal ability in technical related issues, primarily the preparation of drawings and documents using various computer software packages. Be part of a flexible project team and assist engineering and technical staff on projects. Assist in ensuring that YGC operates on a commercial basis and adapts itself to compete effectively. Be fully committed to meeting the needs of the client. If required, assist the Engineers Representative with their duties on construction projects. Comply with health and safety and environmental legislation requirements Assist with the requirements of the financial management of projects.

Responsibility for functions

Develop and maintain current information relating to:- current best practice in design issues technical standards and developments (including current technology) professional and statutory responsibilities (including e.g. those under the Health and Safety in the Workplace Act 1974, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1982, Habitat Regulations 1994 and appropriate Regulations e.g. CDM Regulations) and their relevant use for the work and duties undertaken. To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence Ensure that YGC meets the requirements of the Council. to ensure that all staff timesheets and approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures. The post-holder will be expected to be aware of Health and Safety requirements and co-operate with YGC's Health and Safety representative.

Main duties

Develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship with clients. Assist engineering and technical staff to complete projects, which includes shouldering a variety of technical and administrative Design office duties that are commensurate with the post holder's training, experience and competence. Assist with completing Audit, Assessing and Maintenance work on Highway Infrastructures. Regularly report to senior staff and receive instructions from them as required in order to ensure that the work progresses appropriately. Assist with surveying the work on construction sites as required. Operate computer and software systems. To liaise with other services statutory undertakers, other authorities, external organisations and individuals concerning all aspects of the works. Other relevant technical and administrative duties commensurate with the seniority of the post This is an indicative list only. The post-holder will be expected to be part of the process of managing and monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the post and undertake any other duties relevant to the nature and scale of the post at the request of the Head of Service/Manager or the Strategic Director. Responsibility for self-development. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy. Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality. Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint. Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job. Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused

Special circumstances

Control own expenditure on projects. The ability to work under pressure. * The requirement to work outside office hours at Public Inquiries, consultations, exhibitions and Council meetings etc.