Job Description West Dunbartonshire Council has a fantastic opportunity for two talented individuals to be Apprentice Electricians. The Modern Apprentices will join the Council's Maintenance and Repairs team who are responsible for carrying out in excess of 60,000 repairs/alterations, capital investment improvements and safety checks to Tenant & Owner Occupied properties Factored by West Dunbartonshire Council each year among other projects. Maintenance and Repairs have 3 depots, one based at Cochno Street, Clydebank and the other 2 based at Overburn Avenue & Elm Road, Dumbarton covering both Alexandria and Dumbarton geographical areas. We are looking to recruit two Modern Apprentice Electricians, one to be based in our Cochno Street depot in Clydebank and one at our Overburn Avenue depot in Dumbarton. We welcome applications if you are aged 16-24 years (or up to age 29, if you are disabled or care experienced), a resident within West Dunbartonshire, Minimum 3 National 4’s to include English, Maths or a science or technical practical subject. Modern Apprentices work towards SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7. This will include attendance at College to complete required SVQ units; produce a work based portfolio of evidence and complete a Final Integrated Competence Assessment (FICA) Test. Full completion of all elements will lead to a Modern Apprentice completion certificate in Electrical Installation. For assistance with completing application form and interview techniques please access the following link and a member of the team will contact you and offer support. https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/how-do-you-access-our-service/ This will be a training contract and the posts are fixed term until 01/09/2029. The Individual The successful candidate will benefit from the following: WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits: • Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us