Hartlepool Borough Council offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities across all Council departments. Our apprentices are paid in line with the national apprenticeship rates of pay, which can be found here.

Below are some examples of the types of apprenticeships the Council regularly recruits to:

• Business Administration, Level 3
• Civil Engineering, Level 3
• Customer Service, Level 3
• Electrical, Level 3
• Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, Level 3
• Horticulture, Level 2
• Housing and Property Management, Level 3
• Joinery, Level 2 & 3
• Painting and Decorating, Level 2
• Plumbing, Level 3

Our 2024 apprenticeship opportunities will be advertised week commencing 22 April 2024, so please click here at this time to see what opportunities are available.

Click here to see testimonial videos from some of current apprentices and those who started as apprentices with the Council but are now permanent employees working hard to support our community!

Alternatively, if you require any information please contact apprenticeships@hartlepool.gov.uk

Undertaking a work experience placement with Hartlepool Borough Council can give you valuable insight into the diverse work and varied job roles we undertake.

We aim to offer placements to:

• Students completing a course of study that requires work experience
• Individuals looking to develop a greater understanding of a specific job role to help inform their future career path
• School students hoping to gain their first glimpse into the world of work.

If you would like to express your interest in our work placements you can use the form found here.

For further information please contact apprenticeships@hartlepool.gov.uk