Vacancy Information
East Lothian Council is keen to continue its tradition of harnessing and developing the talent of young people in the local area and as such are looking to recruit apprentices in the following trade/discipline:
Apprentice Joiner
This apprenticeship is restricted to applicants who currently live in the East Lothian area. There is no upper age limit but candidates must be at least 16 years of age on or before the 10th August 2026.
All candidates indicating in their application that they are from a care experienced background, or have a disability are guaranteed an interview IF they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as specified on the Person Specification).
Applicants should be aware that they are only permitted to submit ONE application for ONE of the trade apprenticeships currently being advertised by East Lothian Council
Permanent training position for 4 years only.
Working hours are 37 per week: Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30
At end of appointment period, East Lothian Council will seek to redeploy to relevant trade position, if available.
To start 10th August 2026.
Salary over the 4 years is as follows:
Year 1 £21,530.69 per annum (£11.16 per hour)
Year 2 £22,218.42 per annum (£11.52 per hour)
Year 3 £23,593.35 per annum (£12.23 per hour)
Year 4 £24,968.80 per annum (£12.94 per hour)
Qualifications Criteria for Applicants
Candidates should have achieved, or be expected to achieve, three National 4 or 5 qualifications, which must include Maths, English and one other subject. Predicted grades will be accepted, however written verification of this will be sought from schools.
Job Outline and timetable indicating various stages of recruitment is available under 'Job Attachments'.
If you would like further advice with seeking employment/apprenticeships, including completing applications and interview skills, training and further learning opportunities, East Lothian Works @ East Lothian Council is able to help you. Along with our partners, we offer a range of support to residents across East Lothian. Please contact elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk for further information.
Job Details
To be trained as an apprentice Joiner carrying out maintenance work for domestic and public buildings owned by East Lothian Council.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to 3 National 4 or 5’s or 3 Standard Grades at credit or general level (1-4) which must include Maths, English and one other subject.
Additional Information
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.