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Apprenticeships with Gateshead Council

We offer a range of apprenticeships to help you learn a trade, get qualifications and gain valuable experience all while earning a good salary. Earn while you learn!

They are open to anyone over the age of 16, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Have a look at the roles we have to offer, hopefully there's something to suit you.

When we have roles available, we will list them on this page. Please check back to see any new opportunities.

Current roles

Trade apprenticeships

We are advertising for:

Apprentice Highways Maintenance Operative (3 positions)

Salary: £14,566 for first year, rising after this
Contract length: 2 years
Training provider: Derwentside College, Consett (you will be expected to travel to this location)

See the job profile 

Apprentice Highways Electrician (1 position)

Salary: £14,566 for first year, rising after this
Contract length: 2 years
Training provider: TBC

See the job profile


How to apply

Complete our application form. You will be asked a short set of questions that will help is identify if the vacancy is right for you.

Apply now

Closing date for all vacancies: Friday 4 July 2025