Apprentice Joiner x2 - MID07416

Your chance to bring in a wage AND learn new skills. So if you’re leaving school soon and want specialised training, real work experience with great prospects, we’ve got just the job!

For all our apprentice positions, we’re looking for 3 National 4s or equivalent, ideally Maths, English and a Science subject. But even if you don’t have these formal qualifications, you may be considered if you have the equivalent skills and abilities.

Based at Stobhill Depot, Newtongrange, your trade will be tailored to give you formal training combined with practical, supervised on-the-job training – and a recognised qualification at the end of it. We are looking to recruit 16-19 year olds in order to comply with Skills Development Scotland requirements to secure fully funded training places. As this is considered a funding issue it is therefore only open to 16 to 19 year olds and age legislation is not applicable.

While we are looking for 16-19 year olds to apply for these posts we understand that some people will not reach their 16th birthday until after the closing date. Unfortunately, our system will automatically reject any applications from candidates who do not fit these age categories 16-19. If you have reached the Statutory School Leaving Date to leave from the 31st May 2026 and you reach the age of 16 on or before the 30th September 2026 you are eligible to apply for these posts.

Can you complete the attached Application Form and return by e-mail to Recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk? Successful candidates will be registered with the appropriate Industry Training Organisation for the duration of their training programme. Apprentices will receive a personal training plan which will outline the development of their work-based training programme which will be reviewed at regular intervals.

• Essential: 3 Standard Grades (level 4) (preferably Maths, English and a Science)
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as the job develops.

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 28th May 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - to be confirmed

Requirements:

• Position Number: BM11
• Directorate: Place
• Location: Stobhill
• Contract Status: Fixed Term for 4 years, or until apprenticeship is complete
• Hours of Work: 36 hours plus 2 contractual hours
• Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 8.00 – 16.30, Fri 8.00 – 14.30
• Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The wage over the 4-year apprenticeship is attached.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.