Apprenticeships play an important role in our organisation and provide people in our communities with a route into a challenging and rewarding career with North Lanarkshire Council. This initial 12-month apprenticeship will help you understand how housing operations functions and their role in maintaining and repairing housing within North Lanarkshire Council and supporting our communities. Reporting to the Service Delivery Co-ordinator, the Trainee Technical Officer will undertake a comprehensive training programme and supported by Technical Officers will assist with maintaining and improving council housing stock including multi-storey towers, sheltered housing\ncomplexes and dispersed temporary accommodation. As part of this apprenticeship, youâll undertake an SCQF Level 6 in Housing and Chartered Institute of Housing Level 2. Youâll also gain valuable experience within a Housing Property environment, assisting Technical Officers to maintain Council housing stock including multi-story tower blocks, sheltered complexes and dispersed temporary accommodations. You will also gain experience of working with the public in a community setting. This Apprenticeship would appeal to anyone who is interested in property maintenance within communities.\n\nThis apprenticeship may lead onto a further 2-year training programme, where you will be situated within Enterprise & Communities Services, working towards completing an HNC in Construction Management You donât need to have any previous experience although you should have English and at least three other qualifications (Band A-C) at National 5 level or above. We look for Apprentices who can help us deliver our exciting ambition and plans for North Lanarkshire. During the selection process weâll look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know youâll need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, be pro-active and show willingness to learn.\n\nIn accordance with Government Guidelines, youâll need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) or if you are disabled or care experienced, youâll need to be aged between 16-29 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship). Please note that interviews will take place on 10th June 2026.