Modern Apprentice - Roadworker

Vacancy Information

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 37 hours. Working times to be agreed with candidate.

Rate of Pay:
Under 18 years : £6.40 per hour
18-20 years : £8.60 per hour
21+ years : £11.44 per hour

To start asap.

An excellent opportunity to join the Roads Operations Service of East Lothian Council as a Modern Apprentice Road Worker. You will work within the Service to learn a variety of skills within the role including how to operate items of road construction plant and work as part of a team of experienced roadworkers. The work undertaken will range from small drainage works to major road resurfacing projects and include opportunities to participate in construction of new roads and pavements. You should enjoy working outdoors and be prepared to work in all weather conditions.

The apprentice will attend an appropriate college out with East Lothian. The training programme for development will be over a two year period and you must achieve milestone targets related to the completion of the SVQ Level 2 framework as agreed on the Individual Training Plan. Failure to meet these targets may result in the termination of the apprenticeship. You will be 16-19 years old (or an official 2019 summer leaver) and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm this role and have a commitment to learn. We welcome applications from underrepresented group.

As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.

All candidates indicating in their application that they are from a care experienced background, or have a disability are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as per the Person Specification).

Job Details

To learn and develop the skills to maintain and construct roads, drains and footpaths, leading towards full completion of the Modern Apprentice training and qualification programme within the set timescales.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A minimum of National 4 English/Maths or Literacy/Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communication/Numeracy or SVQ1/Standard Grade General level English/Maths and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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