Jobs

Wakefield Council is a former winner of the prestigious national award of Large Employer of the Year for Apprenticeships, that showcased our excellent apprenticeship programme which continues to grow. 

The programme can start to build your career, or help you to re-train, becoming a valued, recognised and rewarded team member.  Listen to what our apprentices have to say on the link below.

Why choose a Wakefield Council apprenticeship?

• receive a competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave per year
• gain formal qualification
• have on-the-job training
• welfare support by a dedicated team

See the many benefits:

• health & wellbeing support
• equality focused environment
• reduced public transport travel passes
• good pension

Qualifications needed to apply: 4 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (formerly A*-C), or level 2 equivalent, including English Language and maths.

Note – If successful you MUST supply original certificates. If they are Predicted grade please state this.

To know more visit our website Apprenticeships at Wakefield Council - Wakefield Council which has helpful information, downloads and videos providing you with hints, tips and advice in completing application forms and interview support.

• Closing date for applications: 28^th June 2026
• Interviews take place: Mid July 2026
• Apprenticeship starts: Late August/Early September 2026

Correspondence will be via e-mail, where possible, so please check your email address before submitting.

To apply please visit the above web page or visit www.wakefield.gov.uk, see ‘Jobs & Training’ click Apprenticeships, select ‘Apprenticeships at Wakefield Council’. Alternatively you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8 506 506 (type talk calls welcome).

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Wakefield Council is a disability confident Leader

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: David Szczepanski

Tel: 01924 304902

E-mail: apprenticemailbox@wakefield.gov.uk 

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: National Minimum Wage – Age dependent

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highway Design

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Job Role: Apprenticeship