Modern Apprenticeship Joiner

Modern Apprenticeship Joiner

Fixed term until 30/08/2030. Multiple locations across the city.

Salary: £24,533 - £28,294 per annum.

Hours:

36 per week. Tools allowance: £14.25 per month.

The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to assisting people within the local area by providing the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the world of work through our Modern (Craft) Apprenticeship Training Programme.

Modern (Craft) Apprenticeships (MAs) offer new and returning entrants to the labour market the chance of paid employment combined with the opportunity to do training relevant to the occupational area. They include the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications that help kick‑start a career without having to study full‑time.

You will be required to serve a 4‑year apprenticeship in Joinery where you will learn through on‑site learning and academic study a range of essential skills and undertake joinery work to a high standard, maintaining council properties. You will undertake an SVQ Level 3 /SCQF Level 6 passing all exams and standards required to qualify in this trade.

You will be required to assist in the provision of a range of support services in Edinburgh Housing Services (EHS) and to contribute to delivering the EHS vision of "being the best" while maintaining the EHS core values.

• Left secondary education within the past three years or currently on a City of Edinburgh Council employability training programme.
• Aged up to 29 (criteria for external funding for qualification).
• Willingness to participate in a Modern Apprenticeship programme.
• Willingness to obtain a driving licence and to travel to college.
• Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels.
• Equalities statement:
• We are happy to discuss flexible working options.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.