Apprentice Stonemason

Skills Test Dates: Between 16 March to 03 April 2026

Proposed Interview Dates: Between 20 April to 08 May 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 04 February 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until August 2030

Salary: TD4AP £16,180.97 – £27,500.14 – Salary placing will be 35% in year 1 (£16,180), 50% in year 2, 70% in year 3 and 85% in year 4.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: To Be confirmed

Start Date: Monday 03 August 2026 (non-negotiable)

Supporting Statement: As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. Please include your knowledge and experience of the trade you are applying for and how you meet the criteria. Qualification grades or predicted grades must be included in your statement.

Job Details: A Modern Apprenticeship is a work‑based training programme that leads to an industry approved qualification. The training can be both on and off the job, which means Modern Apprentices (MAs) learn the right mix of skills, abilities and knowledge. You will work on all aspects of Building Services activities, which can range from maintenance and repair to new builds.

You will be working under the direct instruction of a tradesperson, or alone, to develop the skills and knowledge for the chosen trade whilst demonstrating an enthusiasm and willingness to achieve a high degree of competence.

The Person: We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work. These vacancies are restricted to applicants who live in Fife. You must be aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date. Alternatively, successful applicants can start at 15 years old; however, your 16th birthday must be by 30th September 2026. A School Leavers Form and National Insurance number will be required. If you are under 16 and don’t have a National Insurance number, email BS.Apprenticeships@fife.gov.uk and you will be given a temporary number to enable you to complete your application.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Applicants should have achieved or be expecting to achieve by August 2026: 3 SCQF Level 4’s or National 4’s to include English, Maths and practical craft skills. And/or an NC, SVQ1 or an NPA in the relevant construction trade will be considered as alternative qualifications in line with SCQF Matrix. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve SVQ level 3 (SCQF Level 6). You may be required to travel out with Fife to attend College to achieve this qualification.

You will have an appreciation of the construction industry and knowledge of tasks undertaken by a Stonemason. You will have the ability to follow instructions and be able to work outside and deal with the demands of the job.

Further Information: When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

For further information, please contact BS.Apprenticeships@fife.gov.uk or call on 07960 980400.