The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary: £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1st April 2026, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term. The post will be for 24 to 36 months from the start date, until completion of the qualification.
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there?
Working for the City of Doncaster Council as an Apprentice Traffic Signal and Control Technician could be perfect for you.
City of Doncaster Council can offer you the opportunity to earn while you learn on our Apprenticeship Programme as an Apprenticeship Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3 within the Traffic Signal and Control Team based at Civic Office in Doncaster.
The Apprentice Traffic Signal and Control Technician is an exciting development programme aimed at people who would like to be involved in the electrical and ICT engineering for the future of the highways. We are looking for people with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Engineering and electronics.
You will be taking part in a structured training programme where you will be provided with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications. You will gain experience in both office-based environments and on site and will be required to travel across the city as part of your role.
During your apprenticeship, you will be expected to attain a Level 3 Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship, along with other mandatory training requirements. All applicants must meet the entry requirements of the apprenticeship and be capable of achieving a full apprenticeship standard.
The duration of the apprenticeship will be dependent on prior qualifications/experience.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 29th June 2026 and interviews are anticipated to be week commencing 13th July 2026
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
