Paisley - Youth Craft Modern Apprentice (Various Posts) (Full Time) (Temporary) - REN12070
Job Description
Youth Craft Modern Apprentice (Various Posts)
Apprentice rates are based on a percentage of the mid-point of the qualified tradesperson scale on completion of each stage of the apprenticeship.
1st year 50% or living wage whichever is highest.
2nd year 70%
3rd Year 80%
4th Year 85%
Renfrewshire Council are seeking to recruit the following apprentices - joiner (1) plumber (2) electrician (2) and plasterer (1) for our successful Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
Successful applicants will be based at our Underwood Road Depot and will work across all Renfrewshire Councils property estate including housing stock, schools, care homes and offices. You will also attend college to work towards achievement of the relevant Scottish Vocational Qualification for the respective trade.
It is essential that you possess a minimum of 3 National 4 qualifications at grade 4 or above (or equivalent). These can be any 3 subjects including English, Math’s, Craft and Design, Graphic Communication or other Technical subject.
It is also essential that you have a genuine interest in the construction industry and are able to carry out all tasks relevant to the modern apprenticeship. This includes being able to demonstrate that you can be an effective team member who can also work on their own, you can show initiative and you have effective interpersonal, communication and numeracy skills.
It is essential that electrical apprentices have passed the SECTT entry test prior to commencement.
Applicants must be resident within Renfrewshire and aged between 16 and 19 years at the start of apprenticeship.
If this is you then please apply for these posts which will commence August /September 2025.
It is desirable for you to have an NPA in Construction, Plumbing or Electrical Installation and Maintenance, experience of working in similar environment and have knowledge of the appropriate trade tools. It is also desirable that you have suitable IT skills, knowledge of Renfrewshire Council and have, or are working towards, a full current driving license.
Requirements
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Successful applicants will secure a 4 year fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship with positive opportunities for permanent employment with Renfrewshire Council.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or sexual orientation or age.
We would particularly invite applications from those priority groups who are under-represented across our apprenticeship programme. This includes young women, care experienced, those with a disability (including a learning disability) and those from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
If you are disabled or care experienced, you will still be eligible to apply if you are aged up to 29 at the start of the apprenticeship. Please contact Renfrewshire Council to discuss.
If you meet the recruitment criteria and are confident you have the commitment to attend college and gain the Scottish Vocational Qualification within your trade apply now at https://renfrewshire.myjobscotland.gov.uk.