Waste Services Modern Apprentice (Fixed Term 2 years) - STR06402
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Position Overview & Specifications
A unique opportunity has arisen to join Stirling Council’s Waste Service. We are recruiting x2 modern apprentices who will learn and work across the full range of the Service. This will include; learning how the Service collects, disposes and treats waste material from kerbside collections and the household waste recycling centres; learning how the service is organised within an office environment.
The successful candidates will learn bespoke IT programmes within the office, and also support our waste collections and disposals duties. This will include working with various operational and site related equipment.
The successful candidates will work towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management at SCQF 5 as well as any other training required for the role. This role can lead to opportunities within the wider the Waste sector or other roles in Local Government.
This opportunity is funded through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme and is open to 17-24 year olds and candidates between 20-29 years old may be eligible for enhanced funding if you have a disability or are care experienced.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the application and have your details verified.
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waste Services Modern Apprentice (Fixed Term 2 years) - STR06402 roles across Stirling Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,969 - £17,685 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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