Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council has a fantastic opportunity for a 3 talented individuals to join us as Apprentice Joiners.

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

Maintenance and Repairs have 3 depots, one based at Cochno Street, Clydebank and the other 2 based at Overburn Avenue & Elm Road, Dumbarton covering both Alexandria and Dumbarton geographical areas. We are looking to recruit 3 Modern Apprentice Joiners to be based in our Dumbarton depots.

We welcome applications if you are aged 16-24 years (or up to age 29, if you are disabled or care experienced), a resident within West Dunbartonshire, have 3 National Grade 4's (one to include English) or equivalent or any other relevant qualifications and experience.

For assistance with completing application form and interview techniques please access the link and a member of the team will contact you and offer support:-

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

These training contracts are fixed term until 27/08/2028.

Interviews for these positions will take place between Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th and Friday 26th July 2024.

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from the following:

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: About Us
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: Benefits of Working with us