Modern Apprentice - Land Services - STR07874

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Stirling Council’s Land Services team are looking for 2 modern apprentice to primarily work within the Grounds squads. You will learning a variety of skills and techniques in the respective Land Service areas. You should enjoy working outdoors and be prepared to work in all weather conditions and have a genuine interest grounds maintenance learning how to take care of Stirling Council’s outdoor spaces including planting, strimming and hedge cutting.

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As a Modern Apprentice, you will work towards a Horticulture SCQF 5 qualification at SRUC Oatridge and be expected to travel weekly. You will also undertake other specific training required for the modern apprenticeship. You will be 16-19 years old (or an official summer leaver 2025) and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm this role and have a commitment to learn.

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Job Description

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Salary Additional Information

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Stirling Information – February 2025

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The Benefits

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• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)

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• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

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• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached

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• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/

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• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service

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• Carers Leave

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• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave

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• Access to Health & Wellbeing support

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• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

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• Cycle to Work Scheme

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• Lift share Scheme

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• Car Lease Scheme

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• Technology Benefit Scheme

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Requirements

This opportunity is funded through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme and candidates between 20-29 years old may be eligible for enhanced funding if you have a disability or are care experienced.

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If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.