Job Summary
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
If you are interested in joining a Council working together to achieve the best for the people of East Dunbartonshire, gaining hands-on work experience and a qualification, then East Dunbartonshire Council has the ideal opportunity for you to start building your career. The programme provides an opportunity to work for a Council committed to supporting employee development. The working environment is supportive, respectful, and encourages ideas and personal contributions.
Applications are invited from residents within East Dunbartonshire or those who attended an EDC secondary school, who possess qualifications at the required level, and are aged between 16 and 24 years old (or 16-29 if disabled or care experienced) as of August 2025.
Modern Apprentice - Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician (4-year fixed term) (1 post)
Based with our Fleet Management Team, you will assist in the effective service, repair, maintenance, and MOT preparation/testing of fleet vehicles and plant equipment.
Additional information about Modern Apprenticeships and the SVQ component of the programme can be found at www.apprenticeships.scot.
For further information on the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, please contact julie.lambie@eastdunbarton.gov.uk.
Additional details regarding the SVQ element of the programmes are available at www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted in May/June 2025, with successful candidates starting their apprenticeships in August. Applicants may also be considered for other MA roles.
Charter of Commitment
The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants includes:
* Polite, friendly, and welcoming treatment of individuals.
* Equalities monitoring to ensure a fair process, with anonymized screening for sensitive information such as age, gender, and disability.
* Confidential handling of application information, accessible only to relevant HR and service teams.
* Encouragement and welcome of applications from candidates under the disability symbol, with reasonable adjustments made for accessibility at interviews.
* Timely communication regarding application status, typically within 3-4 weeks.
PVG/Disclosure Scotland
All roles within East Dunbartonshire Council requiring PVG/Disclosure checks are subject to the following:
* For Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates must join or update their PVG Scheme membership prior to employment confirmation.
Website
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
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