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Location - Hinckley
CLOSING DATE: 26 March 2010 Redmoor High School is a popular, high achieving 11-14 Leicestershire High School and Specialist Science College. The school was graded outstanding by OFSTED in November 2009. Redmoor High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same ethos. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check. Within this role duties will include a good deal manual work, working to deadlines, cleaning in toilets, working in a young persons environment. Training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: - GCSE grade C Maths & English, or equivalent qualification - Ability to work to deadlines - Attention to detail - Target orientated - Flexibility in terms of tasks undertaken and shifts - Commitment to personal development - Literate and Numerate - Self motivated - Pride in a job well done Hours/days of work: 35 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm with one hour for lunch) Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire.
CLOSING DATE: 26 March 2010 Redmoor High School is a popular, high achieving 11-14 Leicestershire High School and Specialist Science College. The school was graded outstanding by OFSTED in November 2009. Redmoor High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same ethos. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check. Within this role duties will include a good deal manual work, working to deadlines, cleaning in toilets, working in a young persons environment. Training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: - GCSE grade C Maths & English, or equivalent qualification - Ability to work to deadlines - Attention to detail - Target orientated - Flexibility in terms of tasks undertaken and shifts - Commitment to personal development - Literate and Numerate - Self motivated - Pride in a job well done Hours/days of work: 35 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm with one hour for lunch) Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Location - Leicester
CLOSING DATE: 22 March 2010 A new retail frozen food company that aims to become the leading multi site outlet within the Midlands are looking for an individual to join their team. As a retail assistant duties will include loading and unloading daily deliveries, stocking freezers/fridges/shelves as required, pricing goods, displays, cleaning as required and providing a high standard of customer care/service. Full training will be provided and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: - Basic literacy (letter writing involved) - Basic PC literacy - Ability to work to deadlines/manage own workload - Attention to detail Customer service orientated - Flexibility in terms of tasks undertaken and shifts - Commitment to personal development - GCSE Grade C and above English & Maths or equivalent - Confident and polite - Well presented - Hygiene awareness Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am until 6pm. Weekend work is required and additional overtime as requested/required. Location: Syston, Leicester. Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: 22 March 2010 A new retail frozen food company that aims to become the leading multi site outlet within the Midlands are looking for an individual to join their team. As a retail assistant duties will include loading and unloading daily deliveries, stocking freezers/fridges/shelves as required, pricing goods, displays, cleaning as required and providing a high standard of customer care/service. Full training will be provided and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: - Basic literacy (letter writing involved) - Basic PC literacy - Ability to work to deadlines/manage own workload - Attention to detail Customer service orientated - Flexibility in terms of tasks undertaken and shifts - Commitment to personal development - GCSE Grade C and above English & Maths or equivalent - Confident and polite - Well presented - Hygiene awareness Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am until 6pm. Weekend work is required and additional overtime as requested/required. Location: Syston, Leicester. Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Various Locations
Closing date: Friday 2nd April This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career with one of the fastest growing Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) Administrators in the UK. An Office Assistant will provide support to the department and office in a professional and mature approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for completion of valuations with banks and investment companies, by telephone, e-mail and letter in a courteous and professional manner. Dealing with and creating illustrations, incoming and outgoing post, ensuring any necessary documents are signed by appropriate authorised signatories, ensure post is filed and scanned in accordance with company procedure, maintaining computer records e.g. address, dates of birth etc and maintaining of office supplies. Within the role the applicant will have the opportunity to study and complete professional finance qualifications and attend relevant training courses e.g. Letter Writing Course, Communication Skills etc. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should hold GCSE Maths and English Language. Be IT literate having good organisational skills, communication skills, literacy skills, able to learn quickly and willing to study for financial certificates. Location: Regent Rd, Leicester LE1
Closing date: Friday 2nd April This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career with one of the fastest growing Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) Administrators in the UK. An Office Assistant will provide support to the department and office in a professional and mature approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for completion of valuations with banks and investment companies, by telephone, e-mail and letter in a courteous and professional manner. Dealing with and creating illustrations, incoming and outgoing post, ensuring any necessary documents are signed by appropriate authorised signatories, ensure post is filed and scanned in accordance with company procedure, maintaining computer records e.g. address, dates of birth etc and maintaining of office supplies. Within the role the applicant will have the opportunity to study and complete professional finance qualifications and attend relevant training courses e.g. Letter Writing Course, Communication Skills etc. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should hold GCSE Maths and English Language. Be IT literate having good organisational skills, communication skills, literacy skills, able to learn quickly and willing to study for financial certificates. Location: Regent Rd, Leicester LE1
Location - Loughborough
Great opportunity to join this recently opened hair salon in Loughborough. As a Trainee Hairdresser Apprentice, you will work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Covering all salon duties including manning reception, booking clients in, washing hair, assisting stylists and ensuring the salon is clean and tidy. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate will be competent, reliable, outgoing and willing to learn new skills. Location: Church Gate, Loughborough
Great opportunity to join this recently opened hair salon in Loughborough. As a Trainee Hairdresser Apprentice, you will work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Covering all salon duties including manning reception, booking clients in, washing hair, assisting stylists and ensuring the salon is clean and tidy. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate will be competent, reliable, outgoing and willing to learn new skills. Location: Church Gate, Loughborough
Location - Melton and South Charnwood
Closing date: 19th March 2010 Brooksby Melton College are looking to recruit a full-time Apprentice to work in their Land-based Service Engineering department. The successful applicant will prepare machinery and equipment for land-based courses, carry out repairs under supervision, and support the technician and lecturing staff as required. Excellent training will be provided, and you will receive support through the college Work-based Learning Team, where you will undertake an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Land-based Service Engineering. The opportunity to continue to a Level 3 may be considered; therefore a commitment to ongoing development is essential. To succeed in this area, a good level of mechanical skill and the ability to work from technical manuals is essential, as well as a thorough understanding of agricultural principles and plenty of technical know-how. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should possess a good standard of education. Have a Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (or be willing to work towards an equivalent level of achievement). Be able to demonstrate an interest in the work/subject area of this opportunity. Full driving license and use of transport would be desirable but not essential. Location: Brooksby Melton College
Closing date: 19th March 2010 Brooksby Melton College are looking to recruit a full-time Apprentice to work in their Land-based Service Engineering department. The successful applicant will prepare machinery and equipment for land-based courses, carry out repairs under supervision, and support the technician and lecturing staff as required. Excellent training will be provided, and you will receive support through the college Work-based Learning Team, where you will undertake an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Land-based Service Engineering. The opportunity to continue to a Level 3 may be considered; therefore a commitment to ongoing development is essential. To succeed in this area, a good level of mechanical skill and the ability to work from technical manuals is essential, as well as a thorough understanding of agricultural principles and plenty of technical know-how. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should possess a good standard of education. Have a Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (or be willing to work towards an equivalent level of achievement). Be able to demonstrate an interest in the work/subject area of this opportunity. Full driving license and use of transport would be desirable but not essential. Location: Brooksby Melton College
Location - Hinckley
CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2010 A Care home based in Kirby Muxloe is looking for a keen and enthusiastic candidate to join their small family run business to support in all aspects of business administration. Within this role duties will include: - Meeting and greeting visitors - Answering the telephone, taking messages and responding to enquiries - Collection and distribution of incoming post - Franking of outgoing post - Making appointments - General filing and photocopying - Data entry - Typing documents and correspondence - Collating documents - Support staff with projects as required Training will be provided towards a NVQ Level 2 in Administration. On the job support will be provided internally. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must have: - Good standard of English both written and spoken - Able to work within a team - Good organisational skills - Attention to detail - Confident dealing with people - Have a polite manner - Have a good telephone manner Hours/days of work: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Location: Kirby Muxloe, Leicester.
CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2010 A Care home based in Kirby Muxloe is looking for a keen and enthusiastic candidate to join their small family run business to support in all aspects of business administration. Within this role duties will include: - Meeting and greeting visitors - Answering the telephone, taking messages and responding to enquiries - Collection and distribution of incoming post - Franking of outgoing post - Making appointments - General filing and photocopying - Data entry - Typing documents and correspondence - Collating documents - Support staff with projects as required Training will be provided towards a NVQ Level 2 in Administration. On the job support will be provided internally. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must have: - Good standard of English both written and spoken - Able to work within a team - Good organisational skills - Attention to detail - Confident dealing with people - Have a polite manner - Have a good telephone manner Hours/days of work: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Location: Kirby Muxloe, Leicester.
Location - Market Harborough
CLOSING DATE: 2 April 2010 Would you like to gain experience and skills in office administration with a major UK global shipping company? The work experience should give you valuable transferable skills such as telephony, data entry and filing and enhance your employability, teamwork and confidence skills. Skills required for the job: Applicants must enthusiastic and reliable. Due to location own transport is desirable as there is no regular bus service. Hours/days of work: 2 days / 16 hours per week (times to be discussed) Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
CLOSING DATE: 2 April 2010 Would you like to gain experience and skills in office administration with a major UK global shipping company? The work experience should give you valuable transferable skills such as telephony, data entry and filing and enhance your employability, teamwork and confidence skills. Skills required for the job: Applicants must enthusiastic and reliable. Due to location own transport is desirable as there is no regular bus service. Hours/days of work: 2 days / 16 hours per week (times to be discussed) Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Excellent opportunity to train as a Production Machine Setter. Within this role training will be given using a range of hand tools to adjust and set mechanical mechanisms and processes, enabling the production machine to produce transformer bobbins (plastic assemblies) used in the automotive/electrical/electronic industries. Components are produced in large volumes requiring a high level of accuracy samples are then submitted to the inspection department for approval before the machine is handed over to an operator to complete the production run. Full training will be given and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be reliable, hardworking and have an interest in car mechanics with a good positive attitude. GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English and Science or equivalent qualification. Hours/days of work: 37.5 hours per week (Once fully trained shift work will apply) Location: Winchester Avenue, Leicester.
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Excellent opportunity to train as a Production Machine Setter. Within this role training will be given using a range of hand tools to adjust and set mechanical mechanisms and processes, enabling the production machine to produce transformer bobbins (plastic assemblies) used in the automotive/electrical/electronic industries. Components are produced in large volumes requiring a high level of accuracy samples are then submitted to the inspection department for approval before the machine is handed over to an operator to complete the production run. Full training will be given and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be reliable, hardworking and have an interest in car mechanics with a good positive attitude. GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English and Science or equivalent qualification. Hours/days of work: 37.5 hours per week (Once fully trained shift work will apply) Location: Winchester Avenue, Leicester.
Location - Leicester
This role is to train and learn to become a successful accountant. Initial duties will be to act as an assistant on audit assignments and accounts preparation jobs. The training will be to work towards the AAT qualification, and then there may be opportunities to study towards ACA or ACCA. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates should hold 3 A-Levels grade C or above or equivalent. Also, be motivated to provide the highest quality of service to clients, organised, be a good communicator both written and verbal with an ability to liaise with people at all levels. Hours/days of work: 37 ½ hours per week Monday to Friday Location: Bede Island, near Leicester City Centre.
This role is to train and learn to become a successful accountant. Initial duties will be to act as an assistant on audit assignments and accounts preparation jobs. The training will be to work towards the AAT qualification, and then there may be opportunities to study towards ACA or ACCA. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates should hold 3 A-Levels grade C or above or equivalent. Also, be motivated to provide the highest quality of service to clients, organised, be a good communicator both written and verbal with an ability to liaise with people at all levels. Hours/days of work: 37 ½ hours per week Monday to Friday Location: Bede Island, near Leicester City Centre.
Location - Melton and South Charnwood
Closing Date: 26 March 2010 Opportunity to work and train in a new custom built Health Centre based in Syston. Our practice team is continuously striving to provide excellent clinical care for our patients. Our vision is to continuously deliver a service that promotes advanced medicine without losing the traditional qualities that patients value from their family doctor. As a Service Development Administrator duties will include a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Health Centre. Full training will be provided and you will work towards a NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Ability to work in an organised and flexible manner with a good command of the English language and good communication skills Willingness to learn and develop new skills as necessary for the job. Undertake additional training as and when appropriate. GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics preferred although not essential. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Location : Syston, Leicester
Closing Date: 26 March 2010 Opportunity to work and train in a new custom built Health Centre based in Syston. Our practice team is continuously striving to provide excellent clinical care for our patients. Our vision is to continuously deliver a service that promotes advanced medicine without losing the traditional qualities that patients value from their family doctor. As a Service Development Administrator duties will include a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Health Centre. Full training will be provided and you will work towards a NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Ability to work in an organised and flexible manner with a good command of the English language and good communication skills Willingness to learn and develop new skills as necessary for the job. Undertake additional training as and when appropriate. GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics preferred although not essential. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Location : Syston, Leicester
Location - Various Locations
Closing date: 19th March 2010 A great opportunity to join this very successful construction company. They require someone to work within their busy estimating department. Your duties will include: - Basic estimating and surveying for ground works, roads and sewer tenders. Full training will be given on the job, with the opportunity to attend college to study a relevant building based course. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must be educated to GCSE standard, ideally having A or B grades in Maths and English and A to C in other subjects. Location: Stphenson Industrial Estate, Coalville
Closing date: 19th March 2010 A great opportunity to join this very successful construction company. They require someone to work within their busy estimating department. Your duties will include: - Basic estimating and surveying for ground works, roads and sewer tenders. Full training will be given on the job, with the opportunity to attend college to study a relevant building based course. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must be educated to GCSE standard, ideally having A or B grades in Maths and English and A to C in other subjects. Location: Stphenson Industrial Estate, Coalville
Location - Leicester
Closing date 27th March 2010. People required to work as Sales Assistants for this large well known retailer. Duties will be to provide excellent customer service, replenish stock and undertake cashier duties as required. Full training will be given. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The successful candidate will have a real interest in good food and aim to exceed customer expectations. Other key requirements are a passion for delivering excellent customer service, a willingness to be flexible, have high standards of personal and food hygiene, enjoy working with others as a team, are able to work effectively without direct supervision, able to conform to business dress requirements. Hours/days of work: Full time hours: 35 hours over 5 days, may involve early starts at weekends and/or late evening finishes. Part time hours: A variety of rotas available to include weekends and evenings, hours to be discussed at interview. Location: Leicester Forest East Services (off M1 motorway), Leicester Forest East.
Closing date 27th March 2010. People required to work as Sales Assistants for this large well known retailer. Duties will be to provide excellent customer service, replenish stock and undertake cashier duties as required. Full training will be given. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The successful candidate will have a real interest in good food and aim to exceed customer expectations. Other key requirements are a passion for delivering excellent customer service, a willingness to be flexible, have high standards of personal and food hygiene, enjoy working with others as a team, are able to work effectively without direct supervision, able to conform to business dress requirements. Hours/days of work: Full time hours: 35 hours over 5 days, may involve early starts at weekends and/or late evening finishes. Part time hours: A variety of rotas available to include weekends and evenings, hours to be discussed at interview. Location: Leicester Forest East Services (off M1 motorway), Leicester Forest East.
Location - Leicester
Learners will be working on current vehicles and getting to grips with all the latest diagnostic equipment and technology. As well as carrying out servicing and tuning they will also learn how to replace components using specialist equipment. They will learn how to diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance. Training will be through a local college, which will be attended once a week. Remits assessors will also visit learners to carry out their workshop training. However, some specialisms will be carried out in house through Remit assessors and apprentices will not need to attend college. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates must have a strong desire and passion to work within the motor industry. A driving licence is essential and experience would be an advantage. Hours/days of work: If apprentices are being paid the national minimum apprentice wage their hours will be 37 per working week. However, the employer may wish them to work more than this and apprentices should expect to be paid in addition for this. Location: Boston Road, Leicester.
Learners will be working on current vehicles and getting to grips with all the latest diagnostic equipment and technology. As well as carrying out servicing and tuning they will also learn how to replace components using specialist equipment. They will learn how to diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance. Training will be through a local college, which will be attended once a week. Remits assessors will also visit learners to carry out their workshop training. However, some specialisms will be carried out in house through Remit assessors and apprentices will not need to attend college. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates must have a strong desire and passion to work within the motor industry. A driving licence is essential and experience would be an advantage. Hours/days of work: If apprentices are being paid the national minimum apprentice wage their hours will be 37 per working week. However, the employer may wish them to work more than this and apprentices should expect to be paid in addition for this. Location: Boston Road, Leicester.
Location - Market Harborough
CLOSING DATE: 2 April 2010 Would you like to gain experience and skills in a warehouse environment with a major UK global shipping company? The work experience should give you valuable transferable picking/packing skills ad enhance your employability, teamwork and confidence skills. Skills required for the job: Applicants must be 18+ due to use of equipment/environment, enthusiastic and reliable. Good awareness of health and safety, numerate and able to follow instructions. Hours/days of work: 2 days / 16 hours per week (times to be discussed) Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
CLOSING DATE: 2 April 2010 Would you like to gain experience and skills in a warehouse environment with a major UK global shipping company? The work experience should give you valuable transferable picking/packing skills ad enhance your employability, teamwork and confidence skills. Skills required for the job: Applicants must be 18+ due to use of equipment/environment, enthusiastic and reliable. Good awareness of health and safety, numerate and able to follow instructions. Hours/days of work: 2 days / 16 hours per week (times to be discussed) Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date: 26 March 2010 Would you like to gain some valuable experience in the hospitality sector? This is an opportunity to develop skills, improve employability and confidence by working with people in a hotel environment. You will gain an overview in all areas of the hotel such as the restaurant, housekeeping, banqueting, conferences and reception. If preferred, you may choose to focus on specific areas of the hotel. Full training will be given. Skills required for the job: You should be reliable, enthusiastic and keen to gain experience in the hospitality sector. Dress Code: Smart. White shirt with tie/blouse, black trousers/skirt. Jewellery must be kept to a minimum. Hours/days of work: 16 hours per week over 2 days per week. Shift times are 8.00am-3.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm Location: Leicester Road, Wigston
Closing date: 26 March 2010 Would you like to gain some valuable experience in the hospitality sector? This is an opportunity to develop skills, improve employability and confidence by working with people in a hotel environment. You will gain an overview in all areas of the hotel such as the restaurant, housekeeping, banqueting, conferences and reception. If preferred, you may choose to focus on specific areas of the hotel. Full training will be given. Skills required for the job: You should be reliable, enthusiastic and keen to gain experience in the hospitality sector. Dress Code: Smart. White shirt with tie/blouse, black trousers/skirt. Jewellery must be kept to a minimum. Hours/days of work: 16 hours per week over 2 days per week. Shift times are 8.00am-3.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm Location: Leicester Road, Wigston
Location - Melton and South Charnwood
Closing date: 22 March 2010 A leading international producer of windows, external and internal doors, patio doors, garage doors and stairs have an opportunity for a business administrator to join their team in Melton Mowbray. The main task for this role will be responsible for providing drawings of stairs compliant with current building regulations and creating bills of materials. Other duties will include answering telephone calls, faxing, filing, photocopying and liaising with colleagues and customers regarding orders and specifications of stairs. Full training will be given and the opportunity to work towards an NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and manage a workload using own initiative. GCSE In English and Maths or equivalent. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 22 March 2010 A leading international producer of windows, external and internal doors, patio doors, garage doors and stairs have an opportunity for a business administrator to join their team in Melton Mowbray. The main task for this role will be responsible for providing drawings of stairs compliant with current building regulations and creating bills of materials. Other duties will include answering telephone calls, faxing, filing, photocopying and liaising with colleagues and customers regarding orders and specifications of stairs. Full training will be given and the opportunity to work towards an NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and manage a workload using own initiative. GCSE In English and Maths or equivalent. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Well established hairdressing salon, based in Leicester, is recruiting for a Hairdresser Apprentice to assist in meeting the personal needs of their clients. The role will involve covering reception, washing hair and in time, colouring/cutting/styling hair. You will work within the salon four days per week then attend college for one day. Full training will be given and you will work towards the NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing through Stephenson College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates should have a keen interest in hairdressing, and learning the latest trends/technologies. Good interpersonal skills and timekeeping skills are required within this role. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday and maybe a Saturday Maximum of 40 hours per week (you will get a day off in the week if you work a Saturday) Location: Hinckley Road, Leicester. Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Well established hairdressing salon, based in Leicester, is recruiting for a Hairdresser Apprentice to assist in meeting the personal needs of their clients. The role will involve covering reception, washing hair and in time, colouring/cutting/styling hair. You will work within the salon four days per week then attend college for one day. Full training will be given and you will work towards the NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing through Stephenson College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Candidates should have a keen interest in hairdressing, and learning the latest trends/technologies. Good interpersonal skills and timekeeping skills are required within this role. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday and maybe a Saturday Maximum of 40 hours per week (you will get a day off in the week if you work a Saturday) Location: Hinckley Road, Leicester. Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Closing date: 22 March 2010 As a Parts Consultant you have the opportunity of gaining a greater understanding of running a business and the importance of customer service. This is a key role within the automotive industry and provides you with a wide range of knowledge and exposure to the retail element of the business. The Parts Department is where you will need to have a good understanding of the different components and having the drive and focus for selling and maximising profit for the organisation. . You will be guided over 2 years for an Apprenticeship or 3 years for an Advanced Apprenticeship. Qualifications/skills required for the job: A minimum of three GCSEs grades C/D in Literacy, Maths and ICT. You must have a genuine interest in working in the automotive sector and be committed to a three year apprenticeship. You must be willing to learn in a hands-on environment. Hours/days of work: Maximum of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday - possibly some Saturdays) Location: Groby Road, Leicester
Closing date: 22 March 2010 As a Parts Consultant you have the opportunity of gaining a greater understanding of running a business and the importance of customer service. This is a key role within the automotive industry and provides you with a wide range of knowledge and exposure to the retail element of the business. The Parts Department is where you will need to have a good understanding of the different components and having the drive and focus for selling and maximising profit for the organisation. . You will be guided over 2 years for an Apprenticeship or 3 years for an Advanced Apprenticeship. Qualifications/skills required for the job: A minimum of three GCSEs grades C/D in Literacy, Maths and ICT. You must have a genuine interest in working in the automotive sector and be committed to a three year apprenticeship. You must be willing to learn in a hands-on environment. Hours/days of work: Maximum of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday - possibly some Saturdays) Location: Groby Road, Leicester
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
CLOSING DATE: 19 March 2010 The candidate will be required to provide administrative support to all departments within the organisation by helping screen incoming calls, greeting visitors, looking after the filing, photocopying, binding, laminating, scanning, scheduling meetings and providing refreshments. Other duties may include arranging meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes, assisting with invoice runs and stock control, liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts, gathering customer information to ensure its up-to-date, producing letters, correspondence and documents and organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information. Qualifications/Skills required for the job: This role requires someone who has good verbal and written communication, good numeracy skills and a good level of general education and keyboard skills. The ideal candidate should be reliable, punctual, flexible and have a willingness to learn/develop. It is essential that they have confidence to liaise with staff at all levels, the ability to prioritise, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work on own, and are able to meet physical demands of the job. This role requires use of a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Hours & days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:00pm Location: Wharf Way, Glen Parva, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: 19 March 2010 The candidate will be required to provide administrative support to all departments within the organisation by helping screen incoming calls, greeting visitors, looking after the filing, photocopying, binding, laminating, scanning, scheduling meetings and providing refreshments. Other duties may include arranging meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes, assisting with invoice runs and stock control, liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts, gathering customer information to ensure its up-to-date, producing letters, correspondence and documents and organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information. Qualifications/Skills required for the job: This role requires someone who has good verbal and written communication, good numeracy skills and a good level of general education and keyboard skills. The ideal candidate should be reliable, punctual, flexible and have a willingness to learn/develop. It is essential that they have confidence to liaise with staff at all levels, the ability to prioritise, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work on own, and are able to meet physical demands of the job. This role requires use of a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Hours & days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:00pm Location: Wharf Way, Glen Parva, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Suitable for A Level leavers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in the technical side of engineering and would like to train as a Design Engineer. You will be working for the company at the same time as working towards an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Your main objective will be to detail/design equipment and to back up and support the project team in all areas. Your duties will include: - Check accuracy and quality of drawings, deal with and discuss manufacture issues with factory, order and quantify parts for a contract, organise installation teams and deliveries, organise and complete small value contracts. Responsibilities: - Ensure all duties are performed to an acceptable standard, make suggestions for improvements to components/systems and be able to meet deadlines set by project team/customers. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Minimum of 5 GCSE's C or above Able to work as part of a team People management skills (with staff, customers and suppliers) Good communication skills (Verbal, written and telephone) Customer relation skills Time management skills Problem solving Able to work within budgets Able to use basic Microsoft applications Autocad experience desirable, but not essential, as would some solid work experience. After a couple of years in post, you will have the opportunity to travel with the company and work in all their offices across the world. Location: Oakland Road, Leicester
Suitable for A Level leavers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in the technical side of engineering and would like to train as a Design Engineer. You will be working for the company at the same time as working towards an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Your main objective will be to detail/design equipment and to back up and support the project team in all areas. Your duties will include: - Check accuracy and quality of drawings, deal with and discuss manufacture issues with factory, order and quantify parts for a contract, organise installation teams and deliveries, organise and complete small value contracts. Responsibilities: - Ensure all duties are performed to an acceptable standard, make suggestions for improvements to components/systems and be able to meet deadlines set by project team/customers. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Minimum of 5 GCSE's C or above Able to work as part of a team People management skills (with staff, customers and suppliers) Good communication skills (Verbal, written and telephone) Customer relation skills Time management skills Problem solving Able to work within budgets Able to use basic Microsoft applications Autocad experience desirable, but not essential, as would some solid work experience. After a couple of years in post, you will have the opportunity to travel with the company and work in all their offices across the world. Location: Oakland Road, Leicester
Location - Market Harborough
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Opportunity to work as an office administrator within a small primary school based in Kibworth. This role will provide the first point of contact in school and receive visitors. Other duties will include: - Producing a range of documents from a variety of sources - Using various software packages - Responding to correspondences from both standardised and non standardised information - Full generic office duties Training will be provided and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work using own initiative and adopt a proactive nature and empathy towards the pupils. Knowledge of Child Protection and Health & Safety regulations. Be willing to undertake personal development. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Opportunity to work as an office administrator within a small primary school based in Kibworth. This role will provide the first point of contact in school and receive visitors. Other duties will include: - Producing a range of documents from a variety of sources - Using various software packages - Responding to correspondences from both standardised and non standardised information - Full generic office duties Training will be provided and the opportunity to work towards a NVQ qualification in Business Administration. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work using own initiative and adopt a proactive nature and empathy towards the pupils. Knowledge of Child Protection and Health & Safety regulations. Be willing to undertake personal development. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Market Harborough
Opportunity to work as a Sports/Play Leader within a small primary school based in Kibworth. Within this role duties will include: - Managing the activity playground scheme which takes place every lunchtime - Train and co-ordinate other super leaders involved in the scheme - Co-ordinate activities, including training and managing super leader programmes - To be responsible for recommending suitable equipment before lunchtime begins and clear away equipment after lunchtime finishes - To set up the PE equipment before and after sessions - To complete regular audits of PE equipment and ensure equipment storage is effective - Support the Sport Leader or teacher in the delivery of PE sessions - Design suitable certificates - To attend professional development activities - To organise the Year 5/6 Playground Super Leaders Rota - To devise new games - To provide emergency treatment for accidents - To carry out responsibilities under common law and the Health & Safety Act - To maintain discipline during the lunch break, PE sessions and after school clubs Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work using own initiative and adopt a proactive nature and empathy towards the pupils. Knowledge of Child Protection and Health & Safety regulations. Be willing to undertake personal development. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Opportunity to work as a Sports/Play Leader within a small primary school based in Kibworth. Within this role duties will include: - Managing the activity playground scheme which takes place every lunchtime - Train and co-ordinate other super leaders involved in the scheme - Co-ordinate activities, including training and managing super leader programmes - To be responsible for recommending suitable equipment before lunchtime begins and clear away equipment after lunchtime finishes - To set up the PE equipment before and after sessions - To complete regular audits of PE equipment and ensure equipment storage is effective - Support the Sport Leader or teacher in the delivery of PE sessions - Design suitable certificates - To attend professional development activities - To organise the Year 5/6 Playground Super Leaders Rota - To devise new games - To provide emergency treatment for accidents - To carry out responsibilities under common law and the Health & Safety Act - To maintain discipline during the lunch break, PE sessions and after school clubs Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The ability to work using own initiative and adopt a proactive nature and empathy towards the pupils. Knowledge of Child Protection and Health & Safety regulations. Be willing to undertake personal development. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Market Harborough
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Opportunity to work as a teaching assistant within a small school based in Kibworth. Being a fully integrated member of the schools staff team and as such have a responsibility of working to agreed school policies and procedures, this role will offer a high level of support to the classroom teacher, duties will include: - Assisting in preparing learning materials - Monitoring the condition of learning resources to ensure adequate stocks in good condition - Liaise effectively and work positively with parents carers and other agencies regarding the needs of individual pupils - Develop positive relationships with colleagues by working effectively as a member of the school staff team - Develop and maintain relationships with other professionals The opportunity to work towards a Level 2/3 teaching qualification will also be available. Qualifications/skills required for the job: A high standard of literacy and numeracy. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. Applicants must be able to work using their own initiative and adopt a proactive nature as well as be willing to attend courses to update knowledge (e.g. Child Protection, Health & Safety) Satisfactory CRB clearance will also be required for this role. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing Date: 22 March 2010 Opportunity to work as a teaching assistant within a small school based in Kibworth. Being a fully integrated member of the schools staff team and as such have a responsibility of working to agreed school policies and procedures, this role will offer a high level of support to the classroom teacher, duties will include: - Assisting in preparing learning materials - Monitoring the condition of learning resources to ensure adequate stocks in good condition - Liaise effectively and work positively with parents carers and other agencies regarding the needs of individual pupils - Develop positive relationships with colleagues by working effectively as a member of the school staff team - Develop and maintain relationships with other professionals The opportunity to work towards a Level 2/3 teaching qualification will also be available. Qualifications/skills required for the job: A high standard of literacy and numeracy. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. Applicants must be able to work using their own initiative and adopt a proactive nature as well as be willing to attend courses to update knowledge (e.g. Child Protection, Health & Safety) Satisfactory CRB clearance will also be required for this role. Hours/days of work: 23.5 hours per week Location: Kibworth, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Hinckley
Opportunity to work for a company based in Hinckley town Centre. This role involves inputting data, reception duties - answering phone calls, greeting visitors, processing the post, data entry, updating the company website and also sorting client paperwork and typing of contract details and checklists. You will work towards an NVQ Level 2 with training from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Should have a good level of English and Maths to preferably GCSE Grade C in English. An assessment will be given at interview. Good computer skills are required within this role and the ideal candidate must be able to use their own initiative and be of smart appearance. Hours/days of work: 37.5 hours per week Location: Regent Court, Hinckley, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Opportunity to work for a company based in Hinckley town Centre. This role involves inputting data, reception duties - answering phone calls, greeting visitors, processing the post, data entry, updating the company website and also sorting client paperwork and typing of contract details and checklists. You will work towards an NVQ Level 2 with training from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Should have a good level of English and Maths to preferably GCSE Grade C in English. An assessment will be given at interview. Good computer skills are required within this role and the ideal candidate must be able to use their own initiative and be of smart appearance. Hours/days of work: 37.5 hours per week Location: Regent Court, Hinckley, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Market Harborough
If you want a career with Foxton Boat Services developing your knowledge within the Marine industry, specialising in Narrow Boats, then you have come to the right place. They provide all apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Marine Engineering Apprentice and be an asset to the company. As an Engineering Apprentice you will assist with the servicing, repair and maintenance duties of marine engines, boilers & generators (mainly on Narrow Boats) and may include the recovery of sunken vessels. Duties will include assisting in the servicing and repair and maintenance duties of Marine Engines (mainly Narrow Boats), assisting with the recovery of sunken vessels, installing engines, boilers & Gas, welding, 12VDC electrical systems, install & service inverters, part ordering and identification, travel between marinas and to broken down vessels and some painting and boat maintenance. Full training will be given and you will work towards the NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare through Stephenson College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should be willing to learn, be prepared to take on a physical job in a workshop/outdoor environment with physical demands, have practical skills, and a desire to develop these, be reliable and have a good understanding of time keeping, be enthusiastic and adaptable and also be self-motivated with the ability to solve challenging problems using own initiative. Hours/days of work: 35 to37 hours per week. Hours ranging between 8:30am to 18:00pm any day of the week Location: Bottom Lock, Foxton, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
If you want a career with Foxton Boat Services developing your knowledge within the Marine industry, specialising in Narrow Boats, then you have come to the right place. They provide all apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Marine Engineering Apprentice and be an asset to the company. As an Engineering Apprentice you will assist with the servicing, repair and maintenance duties of marine engines, boilers & generators (mainly on Narrow Boats) and may include the recovery of sunken vessels. Duties will include assisting in the servicing and repair and maintenance duties of Marine Engines (mainly Narrow Boats), assisting with the recovery of sunken vessels, installing engines, boilers & Gas, welding, 12VDC electrical systems, install & service inverters, part ordering and identification, travel between marinas and to broken down vessels and some painting and boat maintenance. Full training will be given and you will work towards the NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare through Stephenson College. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should be willing to learn, be prepared to take on a physical job in a workshop/outdoor environment with physical demands, have practical skills, and a desire to develop these, be reliable and have a good understanding of time keeping, be enthusiastic and adaptable and also be self-motivated with the ability to solve challenging problems using own initiative. Hours/days of work: 35 to37 hours per week. Hours ranging between 8:30am to 18:00pm any day of the week Location: Bottom Lock, Foxton, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
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