PURPOSE OF THE POST 
Receive workplace experiences in highway operation, maintenance and project management. 
Complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in Civil Engineering  
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS 
PPE  
Mobile phone 
Laptop and/or tablet 
MAIN DUTIES 
Overview 
The North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) works on behalf of the Welsh Government to manage, maintain, and improve the strategic road network in North and Mid Wales. The Agency has approximately 200 staff and our offices are located across North and Mid Wales including Bangor, Conwy, Halkyn, Wrexham, Dolgellau, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown and Aberaeron. The Apprentice would be based at one these offices during their employment. 
 
All NMWTRA and Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:  
The right behaviors and attitude  
Do your best in the day-to-day work and the qualification  
Contribute towards the success of the Council  
Working effectively as part of a team  
Communicate effectively 
Be ready to learn new things  
Understand exactly what is needed to work for NMWTRA and the Council 
 
Here’s an overview of the main job duties:  
Operate computer systems used by civil engineers 
Be involved in small engineering projects in conjunction with local authorities and private sector companies  
Assist in the front-line operational maintenance of the trunk road  
Gain an understanding range of duties and standards that we work to  
Spend time with our Environmental Team to see how we aim to maintain and improve biodiversity  
Work closely with the Traffic Officer Service helping to manage live incidents  
Meet the team in our Control Room in Conwy who operate the electronic road signs and systems 
Understand how we undertake inspections on a wide variety of new and historic engineering assets 
understand how we balance engineering requirements with protecting the environment and improving biodiversity 
work closely with experts dealing with Third Party Claims, finances, street works management and health & safety 
 
As a member of NMWTRA and Cyngor Gwynedd's staff, you have the following responsibilities: 
Responsibility for self-development 
Ensure that Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Council's Health and Safety policy are followed 
That you follow the NMWTRA and the Council's equal opportunities and equality policies 
Responsibility for managing information appropriately and ensuring that personal information is handled appropriately 
Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce NMWTRA and the Council's carbon footprint 
Responsibility to report if you suspect that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused 
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to the College Site during the academic year. 
You will be required to work occasionally outside normal office hours for some operational activities e.g. attending tunnel closures.