Apprentice Plumber; C

Job Timeline and Details

Skills Test Date(s):
Between 16 March to 03 April 2026

Proposed Interview Date:
Between 20 April to 08 May 2026

Closing Date:
Wednesday 04 February 2026

Contract Type:
Temporary until August 2030

Salary: TD5AP £16,143.43 – £27,443.83 - Salary placing will be 35% in year 1 (£16,143), 50% in year 2, 70% in year 3 and 85% in year 4.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location:
To Be confirmed

Start date for this position is Monday 03 August 2026 (non-negotiable)

As part of your application, you must provide us with a supporting statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a supporting statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your supporting statement in the section marked ‘upload resumé’. The statement must not be a CV.

For more information on how to prepare your supporting statement, see the ‘

How to Apply

’ section of the career site.

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, so Modern Apprentices learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge.

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

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

The role includes working under a Respiratory Protective Equipment policy; you must meet regulatory requirements as per HSG 53 Respiratory Equipment at Work.

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 before the start date. Alternative successful applicants can start at 15 years old but must be 16 on 30 September 2026. Eligibility details and application instructions are provided separately.

Applicants should have achieved or be expecting to achieve by August 2026: 3 SCQF Level 5’s or National 5’s, including English, Maths and a relevant Science subject.

Alternative qualifications: NC, SVQ1, or NPA in the relevant engineering trade. SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level
6) may also be required. Travel to attend college may be necessary.

• Ability to achieve SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level
  6). Travel to attend college may be required.
• Appreciation of the construction industry and knowledge of tasks undertaken by a plumber.
• Follow instructions and work outside.

Short‑listed candidates will be required to carry out a skills test and an aptitude test to observe hand skills, attitude and the ability to follow instruction.

• Role Profile: Review the role profile to think about how you meet the essential criteria.
• How We Work Matters: Employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours. See the behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits: Access to a benefits package with discounts on products and services.
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