Modern Apprentice - Work Scheduler at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

24921.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Repairs Scheduling, Maintenance Scheduling, Administrative Duties, Stock Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Appointment Programming, Liaising With Staff, Problem Solving, Business Administration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 3rd August 2026 Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary until 29/09/2028 Salary: £24,921 Hours: 35 per week Location: Allan Water House An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Property and Assets section of Housing Services as a Modern Apprentice- Work Scheduler. You will learn how to operate our systems related to our repairs and maintenance scheduling systems including how to programme & arrange appointments, liaise with staff, requisition supplies, progressing work, and issuing letters, resolve problems and contribute with administrative duties. You will also be working with our materials controller in all aspects of stores duties including ordering and purchasing of stock material, stock taking, vehicle imprest stocks, check delivery documentation and the management of requisitions. As a Modern Apprentice, you will undertake a Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF 5 and undertake any other training relevant to the role. You will be 16-19 years old by September 2026 (or an official summer 2026 leaver) and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm this role and a commitment to learn. You will access training through a local training provider. 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. 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 (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/qorbyqmm/modern_apprentice-admin_property-assets_ma01ma02_01072025.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The role involves operating repairs and maintenance scheduling systems, arranging appointments, and performing general administrative duties. Additionally, the apprentice will assist the materials controller with stock ordering, purchasing, and inventory management.