Apprentice Slater x2, Kirkton Service Centre, 490.75 - WEL09005

Job Advert Fixed Term for 4 years The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 11 April 2025. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels No Age limit set Open to West Lothian residents only. West Lothian Council’s Housing, Customer and Building Services department are currently offering challenging yet exciting opportunities for individuals to gain a Modern Apprenticeship. We are looking to take willing and dedicated individuals (males and females) on a four year long learning journey which will bring together a structured college programme with work-based activities. An Apprentice Roofer will assist an experienced trades person to deliver a high quality service whilst focusing on the needs of the customer and delivering excellent levels of customer care. Modern Apprentices will be expected to achieve the SVQ in the relevant subjects and should be able to demonstrate the confidence and commitment to meet the challenge of combining “on the job” training with your college studies. Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of customer service, and the ability to work as part of a team. They will require to balance the workplace demands with college learning and be comfortable to work at height, i.e. up scaffolding, up ladders, in lofts etc. Successful applicants will have achieved, or be working towards, National 4 or above (or the equivalent) in English and Maths. You will also have National 4 or above (or the equivalent) in a practical subject, such as CDT or similar. The most suitable applicants will be invited to take part in the council’s written assessment. Following this, the top scoring candidates will be invited to attend a practical assessment and a face to face interview. Testing and interviews are expected to take place between late May – July .

Location: Kirkton, GB

Posted Date: 4/3/2025