Modern Apprentice Plumber - STR07767

Job Description

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An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Housing Service where you will work as a Modern Apprentice Plumber within the Construction Trades. Your duties will include visiting tenants' premises to carry out repairs, bathroom adaptations, and heating & boiler replacements; working on capital investment sites, such as new builds and kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. You will learn to work according to all the Council Standards, including Health & Safety and Customer Service, and carry out other duties as required for the Service. As a Modern Apprentice, you will work towards the Plumbing & Heating Modern Apprenticeship SCQF Level 7 and undertake relevant training.

You should be aged 16-19 (or a 2025 official summer leaver) and demonstrate enthusiasm for this role and a commitment to learning. Training will be provided at Forth Valley College.

This opportunity is funded through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme. Candidates aged 20-29 may be eligible for enhanced funding if they have a disability or are care experienced.

If you have the right skills, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 19th May 2025.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/home working. We support flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of the pay scale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For more information, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Check. If your application is successful after the interview, you will need to complete the form and have your details verified.