Advertisement Details As a Modern Apprentice Joiner you will be supported to gain the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities to become a qualified joiner providing an effective repairs and planned maintenance service to council housing and buildings. The apprenticeship will last approximately four years, to enable the apprentice to complete an appropriate joinery qualification - SVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery. The apprentice will learn how to carry out planned and responsive repairs as well as internal and external alterations, assist in identifying any future maintenance and will keep accurate records of work undertaken. As well as the responsive repairs the apprentice work will include demolition, timber framing, cladding/roofing work, lining and dry partitioning, window and door replacement, kitchen and bathroom upgrades and finishing’s. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional Information The grade of this post is SLGLW/AB1/AB2/C2 Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata) Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year. Modern Apprenticeship for 4 years. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working The post gives an opportunity for some one to work in the North Isles with the Building Maintenance Team looking after Public Buildings and SIC Housing During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Mid Yell Maintenance Depot, Reafirth, Mid Yell, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Steven Goodlad - Team Leader - Contact on: 01595744705 or email: steven.goodlad@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032. Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here