Apprentice Transport Planning Technician

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bootle (L20 3NJ)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 January 2026)

Posted on 6 January 2026

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Summary

The Strategic Transport Planning and Investment (STPI) Team is looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed to complete the 33 month programme to support the team in the development of strategic transport policies, strategies and delivery plans and the delivery of projects within the Council’s Transport Capital Programme.

• Wage:

  £23,615 a year

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  Age 16-17 £14,604 (£7.78 per hour) -Age 18-20 £19,335 (£10.30 per hour) -Age 21+ £23,615 (£12.58 per hour)

• Training course: Transport planning technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis) and may be required to work outside of normal hours.

  36 hours a week

• Start date:

  Sunday 1 March 2026

• Duration:

  2 years 9 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Main Duties:

• Assist, as required, members of the Strategic Transport Planning and Investment team in the development of transport policies and proposals in support of the Council’s corporate strategy and objectives
• Support the collection of necessary transport data and survey information and assist the team in analysis work to help inform strategy and project work
• Assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of the schemes and projects within the Transport Capital Programme
• Provide information on projects and strategies for inclusion in Committee Reports and Briefing Notes
• Assist in the preparation of project/technical reports, dashboards and other information relating to the delivery of projects, including the provision of accurate financial information
• Assist in the preparation of information to be included in consultation and engagement activities
• Attend engagement activities, reviews of potential schemes, site visits, contractor meetings, and on-site commissioning activities
• Contribute to site surveys and measurements
• Maintain accurate records of meetings and site visits as required
• Assist with the investigation of queries and complaints relating to schemes delivered within Transport Planning
• Assist in ensuring that the information on the Councils’ website on the development of schemes and strategy work is maintained and relevant
• Support appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans for schemes when completed, including the procurement and analysis of data
• Demonstrate effective communications with staff, the general public and other stakeholders, including the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Support public consultation events as required
• Assist in the administration and development of focus, co -production and specific interest groups in support the of transport projects and strategies
• Assist the team in the financial monitoring of projects and programmes
• Develop a good overall understanding of National and Regional Transport Policies, Programmes, Design Guides and funding streams
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required, which are consistent with the role and level of responsibility of this post

Where you'll work

Magdalen House
30 Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Transport planning technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
• Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
• Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
• Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
• Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
• Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
• Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
• Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
• Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
• Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
• Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
• Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
• Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.
• Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
• Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
• Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
• Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
• Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
• Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
• Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
• Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
• Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
• Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
• Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
• Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
• Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.

Training schedule

• Level 3 Transport Planning Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• The training will be delivered at the workplace

More training information

This role combines both technical training with members of the team as well as studying towards a Level 3 Transport Planning Technician qualification with Chichester College, typically one day per week online learning course, with periodic in-person attendance required. There will be a requirement to attend Chichester College for an induction at the start of term (this may require an overnight stay due to the location and distance to the college)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade C - above or equivalent)
• Mathematics (grade Grade C - above or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

• This post requires the Apprentice to work some evenings and occasional weekends

About this employer

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
• Job-seeking support is also included

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005565.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 23 January 2026)

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