Apprenticeships at Wakefield Council

Anyone can become an apprentice.

Whether you've just left secondary school, or if you want to try something different with your career later in life. You can even still apply if you have a qualification that's equal to, or higher than, the apprenticeship you're interested in.

All our apprenticeships vary in length from 18 months to 4 years. This depends on the apprenticeship and level.

The apprenticeships we offer

• Accountancy Trainee
• Administration - to provide business support to front line services
• Arborist - Tree Surgeon
• Civil Engineer
• Customer Services
• Data Information Systems
• Health and Safety
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Horticulture
• Horticulture (Bereavement)
• Human Resources (HR)
• Information Technology (IT) Programming
• Information Technology (IT) Technician
• Paralegal
• Project Management
• Play Area Maintenance
• Property Maintenance
• Revenues and Benefits
• Road Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Payroll
• Digital Marketing
• Leisure Assistant
• Events Assistant
• Environmental Health
• Youth Work - you must be 18 years or over at the start of this apprenticeship

If there are more than 3 apprenticeships available that you're interested in, the maximum you can apply for is 3.

If we're not advertising any apprenticeships suitable for you, you can register your interest and we'll contact you when others become available.

(Please note this is only to inform us of your interest in possible future vacancies, it is NOT an application for current or future vacancies.)

When can I apply?

Throughout the year we have many apprenticeship jobs, most being advertised around October and March, so keep your eyes peeled. Our apprenticeships are generally 37 hours a week, although part time and term time roles may be advertised.

How do I apply?

When apprenticeship jobs become available, you can see them on our job site.

You’ll need to complete an application form, per apprenticeship.

If this is your first application form you’ll be required to create an account.

(Please note this is only to inform us of your interest in possible future vacancies, it is NOT an application for current or future vacancies.)

We have made this helpful guidance, to prepare for interviews for apprenticeships at the council.

Helpful tips for interview preparation

• read your application to refresh what you’d put
• look at the Job Specification and think of potential questions. Make a note of them
• practise answering these questions
• give full answers, it’s your chance to sell yourself, but stick to the question
• tell the truth, don’t make things up
• learn from previous interview feedback if you have some

The Interview

• if by Skype, Teams, or any other remote platform; log on early and have your mobile phone ready as a back-up
• if face to face; arrive early and dress smart
• listen very carefully to the questions
• answer the questions fully and clearly
• don’t say “stuff like that” as it tells us nothing
• where possible, say what you did, why you did it and what you learned form it - give examples
• seek feedback if unsuccessful

Remember

• prepare before the interview
• practise some potential questions
• be early, whether it’s by Skype or face to face
• answer the questions as asked
• give full answers, where possible saying what you have done

You can watch the following videos for additional tips and guidance you can use in your interview:

• Top tips on attending a job interview
• Employment Hub Interview Skills

(Please note this is only to inform us of your interest in possible future vacancies, it is NOT an application for current or future vacancies.)