Job Description
Job Advert
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term for 4 years
West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels
No Age limit set
Open to West Lothian residents only.
West Lothian Council’s Housing, Customer and Building Services department are currently offering challenging yet exciting opportunities for individuals to gain a Modern Apprenticeship.
We are looking to take willing and dedicated individuals (males and females) on a four year long learning journey which will bring together a structured college programme with work-based activities.
An Apprentice Plumber will assist an experienced trades person to deliver a high-quality service whilst focusing on the needs of the customer and delivering excellent levels of customer care.
Modern Apprentices will be expected to achieve the SVQ in the relevant subjects and should be able to demonstrate the confidence and commitment to meet the challenge of combining “on the job” training with your college studies.
Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of customer service, and the ability to work as part of a team. They will require to balance the workplace demands with college learning and be comfortable to work at height, i.e. up scaffolding, up ladders, in lofts etc.
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Successful applicants will have achieved, or be working towards, National 4 or above (or the equivalent) in English and Maths. You will also have National 4 or above (or the equivalent) in a practical subject, such as CDT or similar.
The most suitable applicants will be invited to take part in the council’s written assessment. Following this, the top scoring candidates will be invited to attend a practical assessment and a face to face interview.
Please note that due to the expected high number of applicants it will take us a minimum of 2 weeks to review applications.
Testing and interviews are expected to take place between late May – July.