Apprentice Stonemason; C

Skills Test Dates

Between 16 March to 03 April 2026

Between 20 April to 08 May 2026

Wednesday 04 February 2026

Temporary until August 2030

TD4AP £16,180.97 – £27,500.14 – Salary placing will be 35% in year 1 (£16,180), 50% in year 2, 70% in year 3 and 85% in year 4.

36 hours per week

To Be confirmed

Monday 03 August 2026 (non-negotiable)

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.

More information is available on our Career site at

When completing your Supporting Statement please include your knowledge and experience of the trade you are applying for and how you meet the criteria. Qualification grades or predicted grades must be included in your statement.

A Modern Apprenticeship is a work‑based training programme that leads to an industry approved qualification. The training can be both on and off the job, which means Modern Apprentices (MAs) learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge. For more information on MA’s follow the link above.

You will work on all aspects of Building Services activities, which can range from maintenance and repair to new builds.

Fife Council Building Services Construction has a Respiratory Protective Equipment policy. The policy requires personnel working in environments where inhalation of substances harmful to health will mean a requirement to wear tight‑fitting protective equipment (examples are disposable masks). Therefore, personnel must undertake a face‑fitting, which will require the wearer to meet regulatory requirements as per HSG 53 Respiratory Equipment at Work (HSE Guidance).

You will be working under the direct instruction of a tradesperson, or alone, to develop the skills and knowledge for the chosen trade whilst demonstrating an enthusiasm and willingness to achieve a high degree of competence.

A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

These vacancies are restricted to applicants who live in Fife. You must be aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date.

Alternatively successful applicants can start at 15 years old; however your 16th birthday must be by 30th September 2026. A School Leavers Form and National Insurance number will be required. If you are under 16 and don’t have a National Insurance number, email BS and you will be given a temporary number to enable you to complete your application.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Applicants should have achieved or be expecting to achieve by August 2026:

• Requirement: 3 SCQF Level 4’s or National 4’s to include English, Maths and practical craft skills.
• And/or an NC, SVQ1 or an NPA in the relevant construction trade will be considered as alternative qualifications in line with SCQF Matrix. For more information please refer to
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level
  6). You may be required to travel out with Fife to attend College to achieve this qualification.

You will have an appreciation of the construction industry and knowledge of tasks undertaken by a Stonemason. You will have the ability to follow instructions and be able to work outside and deal with the demands of the job.

• Role Profile – When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. Role Profile.
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• Employee Benefits – Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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