Level 3 Apprentice (Plumber) (2 Posts) - WDN05955

West Dunbartonshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council offers a fantastic opportunity for two Apprentice Plumbers to join a dynamic Maintenance and Repairs team responsible for numerous properties. This role includes attending college for qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in plumbing, paving the way for a successful career in the trade.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days

Access to employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 16-24 (or up to 29 if disabled or care experienced).
• Grounding in subjects like Maths and Science is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Council's Maintenance and Repairs team to carry out repairs and safety checks.
• Attend college to gain work-based learning and qualifications.

Skills

Practical problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical understanding

Education

Minimum of three National 4s including English, Maths or a science/technical practical subject

Job description

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council has a fantastic opportunity for two talented individuals to become Apprentice Plumbers.

The Modern Apprentices will join the Council's Maintenance and Repairs team, responsible for carrying out over 60,000 repairs, alterations, capital investment improvements, and safety checks to Tenant & Owner Occupied properties managed by West Dunbartonshire Council each year, among other projects.

The Maintenance and Repairs team has three depots: one at Cochno Street, Clydebank, and two at Overburn Avenue & Elm Road, Dumbarton, covering the Alexandria and Dumbarton areas. We are looking to recruit two Modern Apprentice Plumbers, one based at the Cochno Street depot in Clydebank and the other at the Overburn Avenue depot in Dumbarton.

We welcome applications from individuals aged 16-24 years (or up to age 29 if disabled or care experienced), who are residents within West Dunbartonshire, with a minimum of three National 4s, including English, Maths, or a science or technical practical subject.

The Modern Apprentices will attend a college to gain class and work-based learning qualifications, which will include learning about gas-related topics in the last six to nine months of the apprenticeship. Successful completion of college activities and gas certifications will enable the apprentices to achieve an SVQ in Domestic Plumbing & Heating at SCQF Level 7.

For assistance with completing the application form and interview techniques, please visit the following link, and a team member will contact you to offer support:

https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/how-do-you-access-our-service/

This is a training contract, and the posts are fixed-term until 01/09/2029.

The Individual

The successful candidates will benefit from the following:

• WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself on providing flexible working to support work-life balance.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays annually.
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services.

For more information about West Dunbartonshire Council, please visit the following links:

• About Us
• Benefits of Working with us