Modern Apprentice (Trees & Timber

Job Purpose

Undertake work relating to East Ayrshire Woodlands activities and operations while completing an SVQ qualification in Trees and Timber at SCQF Level 5.

To apply and be considered for any Modern Apprenticeship you must be aged between 16 and 24 years old.

If you are care experienced or have a disability, you can apply up until the age of 29.

Candidates must be a resident of East Ayrshire to apply.

Please see the attached Job Specification which outlines all responsibilities and duties for this post.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA OF THE ATTACHED JOB SPECIFICATION.

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay: 16-20 years old £10.85 per hour, 21-24 years old £12.71 per hour, 25+ years old £13.45 per hour

Working hours will be 35 hours per week as follows:

Monday -Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm (50 minutes unpaid break applicable daily)Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (40 minutes unpaid break applicable)

Responsibilities and Our Values

You will strive to exceed the expectations of our Strategic Vision and Corporate Delivery Plan and in doing so promote and recognise the importance of our vision and values:

• Being honest: demonstrate integrity and respect
• Engage: inclusivity with our people, partners and communities
• Strive: be ambitious and aspire to continuous improvement
• Take responsibility: own it and be accountable

Additional Information

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of one appropriate and relevant reference. For example, a class teacher, a lecturer, club leader would be appropriate, however a family member or friend would not.

The post you have applied for requires you to complete a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form listing any live offences. Any information that is disclosed on a Criminal Conviction Declaration Form will require to be discussed before a formal offer of employment is made. If you require further clarification, please refer to www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.