Apprentice Electrician, Kirkton Service Centre, 490.80 - WEL09010

Job Description

Fixed Term for 4 years

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 11 April 2025. West Lothian Council reserves the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.

No limit set.

Open to West Lothian only.

West Lothian Council’s Housing, Customer and Building Services department is currently offering challenging yet exciting opportunities for individuals to gain a Modern Apprenticeship.

We are looking to take willing and dedicated individuals on a four-year long learning journey which will bring together a structured college programme with work-based activities.

An Apprentice Electrician will assist an experienced tradesperson to deliver a high-quality service whilst focusing on the needs of the customer and delivering excellent levels of customer care.

Modern Apprentices will be expected to achieve the SVQ in the relevant subjects and should be able to demonstrate the confidence and commitment to meet the challenge of combining “on the job” training with their college studies.

Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of customer service, and the ability to work as part of a team. They will require balancing workplace demands with college learning and be comfortable working at height, i.e., up scaffolding, up ladders, in lofts, etc.

Successful applicants will have achieved, or be working towards, 4 or above (or the equivalent) in English and Maths. You will also require 4 or above (or the equivalent) in Physics or another technical subject.

The recruitment process will include candidates passing the industry entrance exam (S.E.C.T.T. test) as well as being invited to attend a practical assessment and a face-to-face interview.

Testing and interviews are expected to take place between late May – July.