Leeds City Council are recruiting new apprentices

Leeds City Council are recruiting 12 new apprentices across a range of sectors.

They're looking for full-time trainees keen to learn trades including electrics, gas engineering, painting and decorating, joinery, bricklaying and plastering.

Council apprenticeships are available across a number of building tradesplaceholder image
Council apprenticeships are available across a number of building trades

Jayne Dowle: Where are the apprentices to build our future?Apprentices work a 37-hour week and are paid £16,863 per year. They also attend college on day release to gain a Level 3 qualification in their chosen trade.

Largest ever apprentice intake for Sheffield ForgemastersThere are 12 vacancies and you must complete and submit your application by December 30.

To apply, you need to be:-

- Self-motivated

- Open and honest

- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team

- Reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic and committed

- Interested in a career in construction

There is a six-month probationary period.

To apply, click here.

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