Apprenticeships prove really popular

Apprenticeships prove really popular

Your Council is providing young people with a great start to their working career with the chance to gain experience as part of our apprenticeship scheme.

Neil Macbrayne (pictured left) joined the scheme in September 2018 as a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) apprentice mechanic in our Direct Services team. As part of his two-year apprenticeship, Neil will gain experience in servicing, maintenance and repair of HGVs. He will also study one day a week at a local college. After leaving Wyvern School at 16, Neil completed a two year course at Sparsholt College in light vehicle servicing and repair, before starting his apprenticeship. He also works alongside other apprentices at the depot.

Neil said: ”I was really pleased to get the role as an apprentice with Eastleigh Borough Council. I’ve been here six weeks so far and it’s been great. I work under the supervision of a trained mechanic, it’s really hands on and I’m learning lots of new skills.”

Each year we have a number of vacancies in a range of departments. There are three main elements to an apprenticeship with us:

• Hands on experience as part of your full-time, day-to-day job.

• Work towards gaining a recognised qualification alongside the full-time job.

• Apprentices benefit from having an independent mentor who provides ongoing support and mentoring.Apprenticeships are funded by the Council and the government and can be a great alternative to college or university. They combine practical training in a job with study and last between one and four years. Anyone aged 16 and over who is not in full-time education can apply, so if you would like more information, email training. administration@eastleigh.gov.uk