Building Standards Inspector - Modern Apprentice x2

Job Description

The candidate will be educated and have achieved a minimum Nat 5 in English, Maths and other science/technical subjects. The candidate must meet the minimum entry requirements for access to a Modern Apprenticeship, Construction and the Built Environment.

The postholder must carry out a course of study which will involve workplace guided learning and some self-study.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Midlothian to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

Valid Drivers Licence desirable.

The development plan will be course related, relative to Fife College.

Closing Date- 10th December 2024

Interview Date- To Be Confirmed

Requirements

Position Title: Building Standards Inspector - Modern Apprentice X2

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: Hybrid

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Fixed Term Until March 2027 

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,908.64 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

The Individual

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing attached documentation, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.