Job DescriptionClosing Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025 Skills Test Date: Week Commencing 24 March 2025 Interview Date: Week Commencing 28 April 2025Salary: FC4 £24,890.91 to £27,087.17 (Pending pay award)Contract Type: Temporary until 27 July 2027Working Pattern: 36 hours per weekLocation: To be confirmedStart date for this position is Monday 28th July 2025 (non-negotiable)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 2025. 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.Supporting StatementAs part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.
Without a Full Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
When completing your Supporting Statement 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 DetailsA 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. For more information on MA's follow the link below;
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You will work under supervision on all aspects of Fife Council, Grounds Maintenance operational activities; this can range from maintenance and development to landscaping and installation of equipment.
You will be working under the direct instruction of a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand, 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.
A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.
The Person Applicants should have achieved or be expecting to achieve by August 2025:
A minimum 3 National 4s, to include English and Maths, or Standard Grades at general level 3/4, to include English and Maths OR 3 Intermediate 1's, to include Maths and English OR equivalent Core Skills at SCQF level 4.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve SVQ level 2 (SCQF Level 5) in Horticulture. Previous experience can be considered as equivalent see SCQF Framework www.scqf.org.uk.
Applicants will be required to pass a job-related Theory and Practical test prior to interview.
You will have an appreciation of the Grounds Maintenance operational activities and knowledge of tasks undertaken by a Horticultural Gardener. You will have the ability to follow instructions and be able to work outside and deal with the demands of the job.
Further Information You
must read the job role profile carefully and complete the application on a PC / laptop rather than a phone device if possible, to ensure all elements of the form are visible.
If you are short-listed you will be required to carry out a skills test and, where applicable, an aptitude test. This will enable us to observe your hand skills, attitude, and the ability to follow instruction, you need to pass this prior to interview.
We further recommend you fully research the role of the individual trade you are applying for within the construction industry.Further Information - Role Profile -When preparing your supporting statement , review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information, please contact: Neil MacGregor - Neil.MacGregor@fife.gov.uk - Telephone Number : 03451 555555 Ext 471733
