East Lothian Council are keen to continue its tradition of harnessing and developing the talent of young people in the local area and as such are looking to recruit apprentices in the following trade/discipline:

• Apprentice Plasterer (2 vacancies)

This vacancy is restricted to applicants who currently live in the East Lothian Area and are aged between 16 and 24 years of age as at 29 July 2019.

Applicants should have achieved, or be expected to achieve the following qualifications by August 2019:

3 National 4 or 5’s, or 3 standard grades at credit/general level (1-4),

including English, Maths and one other subject.

Applicants must provide certified proof of the qualifications noted above at Stage 2 of the process (Theory Test).  Please note National 4 qualifications/predicted National 5 qualifications will be accepted but only if verified in writing by your school.   

Applicants will be required to pass the Theory Test and a Practical Test prior to interview.

The apprenticeship will run for 4 years and during this period every apprentice will attend an appropriate further education centre to attain the qualification applicable to this trade.  Apprentices will also work with teams of skilled craft operatives on a variety of different tasks applicable to the trade.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in this trade and be able to demonstrate a commitment to their own learning and show that they are keen to become a qualified tradesperson.

APPLY ONLINE closing date 31st March 2019.