Modern Apprentice - Print and Mail Room

Service: Customer Support Services - ICT Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026   Argyll and Bute Council are looking to recruit a Modern Apprentice for the role of Print and Mail Room Assistant based at Council Headquarters, Kilmory, Lochgilphead. The Apprentice role will run for 1 year during which the successful applicant will undertake a SCQF level 5 Business and Administration course in addition to daily duties. Duties include processing incoming and outgoing mail, scanning mail and assisting with general print operations and recording figures. Applicants will preferably have experience using Microsoft Office, email and have good communication skills, however full training will be provided along with mentorship of the SCQF course. You should take note of the requirements specified in the Job Description and Person Specification and include all necessary information when applying. Please note the role is office-based Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) and we pay our modern apprentices the Scottish Local Government Living Wage (which is currently £13.52 per hour for 2026/27).Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.Applicants should note that:- This post is not suitable for job share. This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director. The candidate must be a resident in Scotland and have the right to work in the UK. The candidate must be aged 16 or over. The candidate must not be enrolled in funded further education at the time of employment, e.g. University, College etc. The candidate must not have previously completed a Modern Apprenticeship in the same occupational area, e.g. Business and Administration, at SCQF Level 5 or above. To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is: Russell Clark, ICT Officer Telephone: 01436 658934 Email: russell.clark@argyll-bute.gov.uk Reference: ARB18468 / 036625 Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications comp