Rural Skills Ranger (Modern Apprentice) (Temporary)
Renfrewshire Council are seeking to recruit a Rural Skills Ranger (Modern Apprentice) that will be based at Castle Semple Country Park in Lochwinnoch and will work across a number Renfrewshire Council locations including parks, high maintenance and open space areas.
You will have a genuine interest in the outdoor environment and be committed to achieving a Scottish Vocational Qualification in Rural Skills at SCQF Level 5, and be a resident of the Renfrewshire area and preferably aged between 16 and 19 years.
You must possess a minimum of 3 National 4 passes or above (OR equivalent comparable qualifications OR recent relevant work experience). It is desirable that two of the National 4 passes are English and Maths.
It is essential that you can demonstrate knowledge to carry out a range of tasks relevant to the apprenticeship and have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own, show initiative, and demonstrate effective interpersonal, numeracy and communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have experience of working in an outdoor environment (or similar) and the use of appropriate tools, as well as knowledge of Renfrewshire Council.
A full current driving licence is desirable.
If successful, you will secure a 2-year fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship with positive opportunities for permanent employment with Renfrewshire Council.
If this is you then please apply for our successful Modern Apprenticeship Programme. These posts are due to commence in August 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or sexual orientation or age.
We would particularly invite applications from those priority groups who are under-represented across our apprenticeship programme. This includes young women, care experienced, those with a disability (including a learning disability) and those from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
