Apprenticeships at Wakefield Council
Would you like to become an apprentice with Wakefield Council?
If the answer is yes, then please click on 'Find an apprenticeship’ to see if we have any vacancies. If there are currently no vacancies then you can register your interest (below) for future ones.
Before applying, you can boost your chances of success by looking at the resources on this page.
Why Wakefield Council?
At Wakefield Council, you can earn a competitive salary while gaining a recognised qualification and work experience.
All our apprentices are welcomed into a friendly professional environment. It’s in our best interest to spot potential and grow our own talent – so stand out from the crowd.
Why Should I apply?
You’ll be valued, recognised, and rewarded. We offer a generous holiday allowance so you can let off steam and unwind. We aim to give you a good work-life balance. We offer:
- competitive salary
- excellent pension scheme
- subsidised public transport
- training opportunities
- fantastic career prospects
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.
Interview skills
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If there are more than 3 apprenticeships available, 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.
Our apprenticeships programmes
- 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
Have questions about our apprenticeships? You can view our FAQ's below:
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.