Environmental Services Apprentice

As an apprentice within Environmental Services, you will become part of a large and supportive team that works across a wide range of service areas. The Environmental Services team delivers essential services throughout the district, including waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, environmental crime investigations, and community safety initiatives. While the role is primarily office-based, you will work closely with our contractor, FCC, who deliver many of these services on behalf of the Council.

During your apprenticeship, you may be involved in a variety of activities, including:

• Investigating reports of missed waste and recycling collections
• Assisting with the investigation and clearance of fly-tipping incidents
• Maintaining and updating databases relating to commercial waste collections
• Conducting site visits alongside colleagues and contractors
• Supporting community events and working in partnership with the Police and other agencies
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Assisting with projects aimed at enhancing local communities, such as improvements to public spaces like Welland Park
• Responding to enquiries from residents via email and telephone

Environmental Services is a friendly and enthusiastic team that is passionate about making a positive difference for the residents of Harborough District. The role offers plenty of variety, with opportunities to gain experience across multiple service areas, ensuring that no two days are ever the same.

We value collaboration and enjoy working together in the office. However, once you have gained confidence and experience in the role, you will have the opportunity to work from home one day per week. The position also benefits from a flexible working (flexi-time) scheme, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience, develop new skills, and contribute to services that have a direct impact on the local community.

Training

• Within the first 15 months additional training is delivered at Loughborough College, one morning a week for 12 weeks, dates are subject to enrolment date
• Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
• Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
• On-the-job training
• Off-the-job training

After the apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for internal vacancies within Harborough District Council.

Environmental Services can be a career in its own right, but also a useful starting role for future opportunities in administration, policy development or government / civil service roles.

Things to consider

A current, valid and full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (Reasonable adjustments could be considered in the case of a disability).