Apprentice Road Worker x2, Whitehill Service centre, 481.42

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36 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, 7.5% Shift Allowance, Fixed term, 3 years apprenticeship x 2 posts

These training opportunities are open to West Lothian Residents only.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Are you interested in a career in the construction and maintenance of roads and footpaths within West Lothian, with the opportunity to ‘earn whilst you learn’?

West Lothian Council's Roads & Transportation Services are offering exciting 3-year Modern Apprenticeship opportunities to receive an extensive and varied training programme. Areas covered in this apprenticeship are: - setting up of work, drainage works, surfacing of roads and footpaths, kerb laying, winter service and much more.

You will be required to attend college on day or block release and demonstrate the motivation and commitment required to combine on-the-job training with college studies.

Successful applicants will have achieved or expect to achieve National 4 or above in Maths, English and preferably studied a relevant subject, or be able to demonstrate a comparable level of knowledge and expertise in roadworks gained by works experience or through roadworks training schemes and initiatives.

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.