Trainee Technician
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,185 to £25,989 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | W4201 |
Summary
Cheshire West and Chester Council are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Highways Engineering Technician post (Grade 4-6) within our Chester Highways Office. If you are a highly motivated person who is looking for an interesting job not only carrying out general technician duties but also aiding Senior Engineers and working closely with our Term Maintenance Contractor both office and site based, then this is for you.
The role will be working within a highly productive Team carrying out duties of general engineering technician duties within the Highways Offices for delivery of works across the Borough.
The principal responsibilities will be to contribute to the Transport and Highways directorate by delivering programmes of work across teams. To ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of works within the service for road users and the people of Cheshire West & Chester in accordance with Council policies, procedures and resources.
The job requires using a varied element of computer systems including: AutoCAD, Microsoft packages including Teams, Excel and Word and specialist applications such as Confirm.
The applicant will have at least three A levels at Grades A*- C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent. Self-motivated with a can-do approach you will be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences from members of the public to elected members. You will have experience of working in a team environment and understand the needs of our different customers.
A basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is an essential requirement together with knowledge of computer systems.
For an informal chat about the role please call Andy Coward on 0300 123 7036 or direct on 07767 670 203.
Alternatively email:
Andrew.coward@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
The role will be working within a highly productive Team carrying out duties of general engineering technician duties within the Highways Offices for delivery of works across the Borough.
The principal responsibilities will be to contribute to the Transport and Highways directorate by delivering programmes of work across teams. To ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of works within the service for road users and the people of Cheshire West & Chester in accordance with Council policies, procedures and resources.
The job requires using a varied element of computer systems including: AutoCAD, Microsoft packages including Teams, Excel and Word and specialist applications such as Confirm.
The applicant will have at least three A levels at Grades A*- C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent. Self-motivated with a can-do approach you will be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences from members of the public to elected members. You will have experience of working in a team environment and understand the needs of our different customers.
A basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is an essential requirement together with knowledge of computer systems.
For an informal chat about the role please call Andy Coward on 0300 123 7036 or direct on 07767 670 203.
Alternatively email:
Andrew.coward@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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