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Location - Hinckley
Closing date: 1 October 2010 Within this role you will be providing administrative support to an import/export company based in Hinckley. Duties will include sending and receiving correspondence by email, updating the company internal database and spreadsheets. You will also be required to arrange courier collections, receive and log samples of stock and process sample requests completing the necessary paperwork. Training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal qualifications are required; however applicants must be able to travel to work reliably. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Closing date: 1 October 2010 Within this role you will be providing administrative support to an import/export company based in Hinckley. Duties will include sending and receiving correspondence by email, updating the company internal database and spreadsheets. You will also be required to arrange courier collections, receive and log samples of stock and process sample requests completing the necessary paperwork. Training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal qualifications are required; however applicants must be able to travel to work reliably. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Location - Leicester
This newly developed course is to support those wishing to have an insight into the Health and Social Care Sector. Through the course the learner will develop new skills in a fun and interactive environment. This area will be covered by doing practical sessions which will involve role playing, demonstrations of First Aid with participation, Moving and Handling techniques by using a equipment etc, Health and Safety, an Induction Programme which will give the individual the basic skills needed to move into this sector. One-to-one support will be provided to all learners. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 2.00pm Course venue: West End Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester.
This newly developed course is to support those wishing to have an insight into the Health and Social Care Sector. Through the course the learner will develop new skills in a fun and interactive environment. This area will be covered by doing practical sessions which will involve role playing, demonstrations of First Aid with participation, Moving and Handling techniques by using a equipment etc, Health and Safety, an Induction Programme which will give the individual the basic skills needed to move into this sector. One-to-one support will be provided to all learners. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 2.00pm Course venue: West End Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester.
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date: 9th September 2010 An opportunity to work for an international company, which are an industrial distributor. This role is for someone to work within the finance department. Your duties will include to: - - Take responsibility for fully completing a Bacs statement on a daily basis. - Meet daily deadlines for Bacs completion - Allocate cash sheet numbers to individual payments, allocating accounts for it - Ensure that all sales ledger clerks receive a completed copy of the cash sheet reading for posting - Assist the nominal, credit control and sales ledger departments with any Bacs queries Although this role is for someone who is content with repetitive work, it is a key role to the smooth running of the business. Therefore consistency in the quality of your work is of upmost importance. There are excellent progression opportunities within this company for the right person. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must be able to work on your own initiative and take responsibility for your workload. You must also be able to work under pressure, whilst still being able to pay attention to detail. Good IT skills are essential, particularly in Excel and database type systems. Hours/days of work: Monday - Friday Maximum of 40 hours per week Location: Chartwell Drive, Wigston Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 9th September 2010 An opportunity to work for an international company, which are an industrial distributor. This role is for someone to work within the finance department. Your duties will include to: - - Take responsibility for fully completing a Bacs statement on a daily basis. - Meet daily deadlines for Bacs completion - Allocate cash sheet numbers to individual payments, allocating accounts for it - Ensure that all sales ledger clerks receive a completed copy of the cash sheet reading for posting - Assist the nominal, credit control and sales ledger departments with any Bacs queries Although this role is for someone who is content with repetitive work, it is a key role to the smooth running of the business. Therefore consistency in the quality of your work is of upmost importance. There are excellent progression opportunities within this company for the right person. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must be able to work on your own initiative and take responsibility for your workload. You must also be able to work under pressure, whilst still being able to pay attention to detail. Good IT skills are essential, particularly in Excel and database type systems. Hours/days of work: Monday - Friday Maximum of 40 hours per week Location: Chartwell Drive, Wigston Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Are you really interested in car and motorbike mechanics? This course is for anyone who likes to get their hands dirty whilst developing their knowledge and skills through hard work. You will completely dismantle motorbikes and cars to recover parts to sell and materials to recycle. Be warned this is not Top Gear or Pimp My Ride but real world mechanics. You will gain a level 1 unit covering an introduction to car and motorbike engines, plus you will receive personal support to prepare you for your next step, whether it be work, college or further training. Duration of course: 13 weeks Days and times: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Course venue: Carven Street, Leicester.
Are you really interested in car and motorbike mechanics? This course is for anyone who likes to get their hands dirty whilst developing their knowledge and skills through hard work. You will completely dismantle motorbikes and cars to recover parts to sell and materials to recycle. Be warned this is not Top Gear or Pimp My Ride but real world mechanics. You will gain a level 1 unit covering an introduction to car and motorbike engines, plus you will receive personal support to prepare you for your next step, whether it be work, college or further training. Duration of course: 13 weeks Days and times: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Course venue: Carven Street, Leicester.
Location - Leicester
Closing date: 17th September 2010 An excellent opportunity to work as a coffee shop assistant for a busy café based in Leicester. Serving a variety of food along with tea, coffee and soft drinks the coffee shop has a high volume of passing trade. The main responsibilities associated with this role will include face to face customer service as you will be taking orders and ensuring that an efficient service is available at all times. There may be some kitchen and domestic duties associated with the post. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic, hard working individual with a flexible approach to work in a fast paced environment. You will need to have good communication skills and be organised and flexible. Hours/days of work: 39 hours per week Location: London Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 17th September 2010 An excellent opportunity to work as a coffee shop assistant for a busy café based in Leicester. Serving a variety of food along with tea, coffee and soft drinks the coffee shop has a high volume of passing trade. The main responsibilities associated with this role will include face to face customer service as you will be taking orders and ensuring that an efficient service is available at all times. There may be some kitchen and domestic duties associated with the post. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic, hard working individual with a flexible approach to work in a fast paced environment. You will need to have good communication skills and be organised and flexible. Hours/days of work: 39 hours per week Location: London Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
This is an interactive and practical course looking at the basics around motor mechanics. Learners will have the opportunity to be hands on, looking at all the different components of a car engine. They will gain valuable experience and a unit of a Level 1 qualification, which will support and progress them toward apprenticeships in motor mechanics. The opportunity to meet other young people with similar interests and contribute to their local community. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. 10am to 4pm
This is an interactive and practical course looking at the basics around motor mechanics. Learners will have the opportunity to be hands on, looking at all the different components of a car engine. They will gain valuable experience and a unit of a Level 1 qualification, which will support and progress them toward apprenticeships in motor mechanics. The opportunity to meet other young people with similar interests and contribute to their local community. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. 10am to 4pm
Location - Market Harborough
Closing date: 19th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a Baker and Confectioner for a family run craft bakery that has been established since 1886. It sells breads, cakes, pastries and also stocks local farm produce, such as eggs and cheeses, to mention just a few. As well as the bakery, this company also run their restaurant above the bakery and operate an outside catering business. Your duties will include weighing out and measuring ingredients, mixing, moulding and shaping dough, setting the dough to rise, decorating, slicing and wrapping products. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion to become a baker and want to grow and learn all aspects of the industry. This job role can be very physically demanding also. You will work towards NVQ Level 2 at Leicester College, which will include day release and also assessment in the workplace. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. You should be flexible in terms of tasks undertaken and committed to personal development. The ideal candidate should be able to work to deadlines and be able to manage own workload. Applicants should be hard working and self motivated, confident and reliable, responsible and honest. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 19th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a Baker and Confectioner for a family run craft bakery that has been established since 1886. It sells breads, cakes, pastries and also stocks local farm produce, such as eggs and cheeses, to mention just a few. As well as the bakery, this company also run their restaurant above the bakery and operate an outside catering business. Your duties will include weighing out and measuring ingredients, mixing, moulding and shaping dough, setting the dough to rise, decorating, slicing and wrapping products. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion to become a baker and want to grow and learn all aspects of the industry. This job role can be very physically demanding also. You will work towards NVQ Level 2 at Leicester College, which will include day release and also assessment in the workplace. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. You should be flexible in terms of tasks undertaken and committed to personal development. The ideal candidate should be able to work to deadlines and be able to manage own workload. Applicants should be hard working and self motivated, confident and reliable, responsible and honest. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Many young people want to work in shops. As too many people are applying it has become difficult to gain employment in retail. We have developed a course mainly practical that will give you the chance to experience what it is like working in three or more retail outlets in order to understand the differences between shops and career opportunities. You will be on work placement two or three days a week and will work towards your portfolio one or two days a week. At the end of the course you can get a paid or voluntary job in retail or you can carry on to an E2E programme and gain more qualifications. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: 9.30am to 3.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Course venue: Evelyn Drive, Leicester
Many young people want to work in shops. As too many people are applying it has become difficult to gain employment in retail. We have developed a course mainly practical that will give you the chance to experience what it is like working in three or more retail outlets in order to understand the differences between shops and career opportunities. You will be on work placement two or three days a week and will work towards your portfolio one or two days a week. At the end of the course you can get a paid or voluntary job in retail or you can carry on to an E2E programme and gain more qualifications. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Duration of course: 10 weeks Days and times: 9.30am to 3.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Course venue: Evelyn Drive, Leicester
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date: 20th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a financial advisor for a team of experienced restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialists. Your main duties will include: -Pro-active and professional case accounting, comprising ADMs, CVLs, CPLs, CVAs, IVAs and BKYs, in accordance with laid down timescales. -Production of accurate returns, and receipts and payment accounts and filing thereof within stat deadline. -Monitoring, maintenance and up-dating of check lists on a weekly basis, together with IPS diary lines. -Taking personal responsibility for all allocated tasks and ensuring they are completed in a timely and professional You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Basic IT skills and educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English (or equivalent). Applicants should be hard working and willing to learn. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: Harborough Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 20th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a financial advisor for a team of experienced restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialists. Your main duties will include: -Pro-active and professional case accounting, comprising ADMs, CVLs, CPLs, CVAs, IVAs and BKYs, in accordance with laid down timescales. -Production of accurate returns, and receipts and payment accounts and filing thereof within stat deadline. -Monitoring, maintenance and up-dating of check lists on a weekly basis, together with IPS diary lines. -Taking personal responsibility for all allocated tasks and ensuring they are completed in a timely and professional You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Basic IT skills and educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English (or equivalent). Applicants should be hard working and willing to learn. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: Harborough Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date 29th September 2010 This company is a market leading designer and manufacturer of electronic tagging systems for criminal justice applications. The companys products are supplied in national government offender management programmes and are currently used in the UK, France and Norway. The role is for an enthusiastic individual to gain experience within the operations team. Initially the position is a 12 month contract, during which time the successful candidate will gain useful experience in both technical and administrative areas of the business. This will include the testing and repair of electronic equipment, contract administration, customer support and logistics. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate will have an interest in technology, a willingness to learn new skills and a conscientious approach to work. Hours/days of work: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (half an hour unpaid lunch break) Hours may be reduced to meet current educational commitments providing 80% of the hours can be covered. Location: Meridian Business Park, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date 29th September 2010 This company is a market leading designer and manufacturer of electronic tagging systems for criminal justice applications. The companys products are supplied in national government offender management programmes and are currently used in the UK, France and Norway. The role is for an enthusiastic individual to gain experience within the operations team. Initially the position is a 12 month contract, during which time the successful candidate will gain useful experience in both technical and administrative areas of the business. This will include the testing and repair of electronic equipment, contract administration, customer support and logistics. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate will have an interest in technology, a willingness to learn new skills and a conscientious approach to work. Hours/days of work: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (half an hour unpaid lunch break) Hours may be reduced to meet current educational commitments providing 80% of the hours can be covered. Location: Meridian Business Park, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Market Harborough
Closing date: 30th September 2010 A fantastic opportunity to work in a large salon which is part of a prestigious group of salons. Your duties will involve all aspects of training towards gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Initially you will be assisting the stylists, shampooing, making drinks for customers, sweeping up and ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy. You may also be required to undertake some reception duties, such as meeting and greeting clients, answering the phone and booking appointments. As your training progresses you will become more involved in complex processes such as colouring, cutting and styling hair. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal qualifications are specified but you must have studied to GCSE or equivalent level. Applicants should be creative, enthusiastic, willing to learn, reliable, practical and helpful. Due to working in the fashion industry the salon is ideally looking for someone who is well presented and interested in current fashion trends. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, be able to talk to all types of people and have a good telephone manner. Hours/days of work:39 hours per week including a training day Location: High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 30th September 2010 A fantastic opportunity to work in a large salon which is part of a prestigious group of salons. Your duties will involve all aspects of training towards gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. Initially you will be assisting the stylists, shampooing, making drinks for customers, sweeping up and ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy. You may also be required to undertake some reception duties, such as meeting and greeting clients, answering the phone and booking appointments. As your training progresses you will become more involved in complex processes such as colouring, cutting and styling hair. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal qualifications are specified but you must have studied to GCSE or equivalent level. Applicants should be creative, enthusiastic, willing to learn, reliable, practical and helpful. Due to working in the fashion industry the salon is ideally looking for someone who is well presented and interested in current fashion trends. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, be able to talk to all types of people and have a good telephone manner. Hours/days of work:39 hours per week including a training day Location: High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Loughborough
Closing date: 17th September 2010 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to undertake an apprenticeship with up and coming Artisan Chocolatiers. The company specialises in quality hand made chocolate using high quality Belgian Covertures. The role will involve learning the business at every level with an aim to grow as the company grows. Chocolate Alchemy currently has one site but is set to grow through the region over the next 3 years through Franchising. The main focus of the apprentice for the first 6 months will be back of house learning to produce the chocolates. Eventually the role will expand to over seeing the running of the business in the manager's absence. The role needs a creative person with good time management skills and a passion for chocolate. In return for your hard work you will receive full support in-house, and from your apprenticeship training consultant. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Good customer relation and good communication skills required. Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own workload with good time management skills, punctuality and relate to a wide range of people. Applicants need to have a creative nature and an ambitious personality to thrive in this environment. Hours/days of work: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm. Hours may change with the seasons and orders. Some days may be very repetitive especially with large orders. Unsociable hours will be an element of this role with some potential of split shifts. Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 17th September 2010 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to undertake an apprenticeship with up and coming Artisan Chocolatiers. The company specialises in quality hand made chocolate using high quality Belgian Covertures. The role will involve learning the business at every level with an aim to grow as the company grows. Chocolate Alchemy currently has one site but is set to grow through the region over the next 3 years through Franchising. The main focus of the apprentice for the first 6 months will be back of house learning to produce the chocolates. Eventually the role will expand to over seeing the running of the business in the manager's absence. The role needs a creative person with good time management skills and a passion for chocolate. In return for your hard work you will receive full support in-house, and from your apprenticeship training consultant. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Good customer relation and good communication skills required. Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own workload with good time management skills, punctuality and relate to a wide range of people. Applicants need to have a creative nature and an ambitious personality to thrive in this environment. Hours/days of work: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm. Hours may change with the seasons and orders. Some days may be very repetitive especially with large orders. Unsociable hours will be an element of this role with some potential of split shifts. Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Hinckley
Closing date: 8th September 2010 As a qualified electrician, you could install, test and repair the electrical circuits and wiring found in homes and businesses. Your work might range from fitting a bathroom shower circuit in a customer's home to installing hi-tech IT equipment cabling in a major new hospital or office development. Working with a high degree of responsibility, duties would typically include; working from plans and specifications, installing circuits and wiring systems throughout buildings, connecting wiring to fuse boxes, sockets, switches, light fittings and appliances, installing fire alarms and security systems like CCTV, inspecting and testing wiring systems and equipment and fixing faults highlighted by inspections. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should have good practical skills to work with hand and power tools, be able to follow technical drawings and instructions and have a methodical approach to work. Applicants should be able to pay close attention to detail, have a commitment to keep up to date with industry developments, and be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Candidates should have good communication skills, be able to work at height, have normal colour vision and a thorough understanding if electrical safety rules and regulations. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Ashby Road, Hinckley Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 8th September 2010 As a qualified electrician, you could install, test and repair the electrical circuits and wiring found in homes and businesses. Your work might range from fitting a bathroom shower circuit in a customer's home to installing hi-tech IT equipment cabling in a major new hospital or office development. Working with a high degree of responsibility, duties would typically include; working from plans and specifications, installing circuits and wiring systems throughout buildings, connecting wiring to fuse boxes, sockets, switches, light fittings and appliances, installing fire alarms and security systems like CCTV, inspecting and testing wiring systems and equipment and fixing faults highlighted by inspections. Qualifications/skills required for the job: The ideal candidate should have good practical skills to work with hand and power tools, be able to follow technical drawings and instructions and have a methodical approach to work. Applicants should be able to pay close attention to detail, have a commitment to keep up to date with industry developments, and be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Candidates should have good communication skills, be able to work at height, have normal colour vision and a thorough understanding if electrical safety rules and regulations. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Ashby Road, Hinckley Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date: 13th September 2010 A great opportunity to train as an account manager for a company which offers cost reduction throughout all businesses and residential utilities to clients throughout the UK. Your main duties will include: -Generating sales leads -Working to targets and deadline -Updating customer records on the database You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be IT literate with previous experience of Word/Excel and Outlook (however full training will be given). The ideal candidate should have a warm and welcoming telephone manner and be highly motivated. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: The Parade, Oadby, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 13th September 2010 A great opportunity to train as an account manager for a company which offers cost reduction throughout all businesses and residential utilities to clients throughout the UK. Your main duties will include: -Generating sales leads -Working to targets and deadline -Updating customer records on the database You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be IT literate with previous experience of Word/Excel and Outlook (however full training will be given). The ideal candidate should have a warm and welcoming telephone manner and be highly motivated. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: The Parade, Oadby, Leicestershire Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date: 20th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a cashier assistant for a team of experienced restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialists. Your main duties will include: -Pro-active and professional case accounting, comprising ADMs, CVLs, CPLs, CVAs, IVAs and BKYs, in accordance with laid down timescales. -Production of accurate returns, and receipts and payment accounts and filing thereof within stat deadline. -Monitoring, maintenance and up-dating of check lists on a weekly basis, together with IPS diary lines. -Taking personal responsibility for all allocated tasks and ensuring they are completed in a timely and professional You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Basic IT skills and educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English (or equivalent). Applicants should be hard working and willing to learn. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: Harborough Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date: 20th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a cashier assistant for a team of experienced restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialists. Your main duties will include: -Pro-active and professional case accounting, comprising ADMs, CVLs, CPLs, CVAs, IVAs and BKYs, in accordance with laid down timescales. -Production of accurate returns, and receipts and payment accounts and filing thereof within stat deadline. -Monitoring, maintenance and up-dating of check lists on a weekly basis, together with IPS diary lines. -Taking personal responsibility for all allocated tasks and ensuring they are completed in a timely and professional You will work towards achieving an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Basic IT skills and educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English (or equivalent). Applicants should be hard working and willing to learn. Hours/days of work: 9.00am to 5.00pm Location: Harborough Road, Leicester Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Closing date: 10 September 2010 Working in a friendly and busy office main duties within this will include answering the telephone in a professional and friendly manner, filing, faxing, taking messages and photocopying along with any other duties as required. Training will be provided alongside the opportunity to work towards an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Good communication and organisational skills are essential to this role. Candidates will need to be confident and well presented. A hardworking individual who has a proactive approach to work with good attention to detail. A professional and smart appearance is essential. Hours/days of work: 39 hours per week Location: Oadby, Leicester.
Closing date: 10 September 2010 Working in a friendly and busy office main duties within this will include answering the telephone in a professional and friendly manner, filing, faxing, taking messages and photocopying along with any other duties as required. Training will be provided alongside the opportunity to work towards an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Good communication and organisational skills are essential to this role. Candidates will need to be confident and well presented. A hardworking individual who has a proactive approach to work with good attention to detail. A professional and smart appearance is essential. Hours/days of work: 39 hours per week Location: Oadby, Leicester.
Location - Leicester
Closing date: 8th September 2010 Opportunity to train up as a Maintenance Engineer within a busy and fast moving industrial environment. The successful individual will indicate that they are excited by the prospect of learning new engineering skills, have a genuine interest in working in our environment and can evidence that they have suitable background interests and experiences that would make our investment in their training worthwhile. Main Duties will include Moulding, Assembly, Factoring, full training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Hands on approach, team player, able to use own initiative, enthusiastic, motivated and have an interest in Engineering. A-C GCSE grades in English, Maths and Science. Hours/days of work: 37 hours per week Location: Scudamore Road, Leicester
Closing date: 8th September 2010 Opportunity to train up as a Maintenance Engineer within a busy and fast moving industrial environment. The successful individual will indicate that they are excited by the prospect of learning new engineering skills, have a genuine interest in working in our environment and can evidence that they have suitable background interests and experiences that would make our investment in their training worthwhile. Main Duties will include Moulding, Assembly, Factoring, full training will be provided. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Hands on approach, team player, able to use own initiative, enthusiastic, motivated and have an interest in Engineering. A-C GCSE grades in English, Maths and Science. Hours/days of work: 37 hours per week Location: Scudamore Road, Leicester
Location - Leicester
Closing date: 17th September 2010 An excellent opportunity to work in a family run nursery offering full day care from 6-weeks to 12 year olds, the successful candidate will be participating in the following duties on a daily basis: -To work as part of the nursery team to provide high quality care and education for the children -To supervise and play with the children -To oversee activities which cover all areas of children's development -To liaise with and support parents and carers -Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery e.g preparing snacks and cleaning -Ensure good hygiene and cleanliness is maintained at all times -To support the team in providing effective planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage -Ensure all nursery policies and procedures are adhered to -To attend in and out of working hours activities e.g. staff meetings -To work in a professional. efficient and caring manner at all times You will work towards an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal entry requirements are required as full training will be given. However, it is required that you can demonstrate the ability to achieve level 1 application of number and communications. GCSEs or equivalent are advantageous as it will exempt you from sitting the key skills tests. Applicants should be hard working and have a proactive approach to their work. You should be a good communicator, endeavour to be a good role model to the children and have a friendly and helpful approach is essential. The ideal candidate should have a smart appearance and have a willingness to succeed. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Stoneygate Road, Leicester
Closing date: 17th September 2010 An excellent opportunity to work in a family run nursery offering full day care from 6-weeks to 12 year olds, the successful candidate will be participating in the following duties on a daily basis: -To work as part of the nursery team to provide high quality care and education for the children -To supervise and play with the children -To oversee activities which cover all areas of children's development -To liaise with and support parents and carers -Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery e.g preparing snacks and cleaning -Ensure good hygiene and cleanliness is maintained at all times -To support the team in providing effective planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage -Ensure all nursery policies and procedures are adhered to -To attend in and out of working hours activities e.g. staff meetings -To work in a professional. efficient and caring manner at all times You will work towards an NVQ qualification. Qualifications/skills required for the job: No formal entry requirements are required as full training will be given. However, it is required that you can demonstrate the ability to achieve level 1 application of number and communications. GCSEs or equivalent are advantageous as it will exempt you from sitting the key skills tests. Applicants should be hard working and have a proactive approach to their work. You should be a good communicator, endeavour to be a good role model to the children and have a friendly and helpful approach is essential. The ideal candidate should have a smart appearance and have a willingness to succeed. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: Stoneygate Road, Leicester
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
An exciting and rare opportunity to work as a service technician for a global supplier of high quality and high performance digital readout systems and linear feedback encoders based in South Wigston. Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for technical product support for pre and post sales activities as well as in-house repairs. An excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through sponsored training. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must have the ability to read electronic schematics and have good communication and computer skills. The ideal candidate will have BTEC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering. Hours/days of work: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Location: Cornwall Road, South Wigston, Leicestershire
An exciting and rare opportunity to work as a service technician for a global supplier of high quality and high performance digital readout systems and linear feedback encoders based in South Wigston. Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for technical product support for pre and post sales activities as well as in-house repairs. An excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through sponsored training. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must have the ability to read electronic schematics and have good communication and computer skills. The ideal candidate will have BTEC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering. Hours/days of work: 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm Location: Cornwall Road, South Wigston, Leicestershire
Location - Hinckley
Closing date 23rd September 2010 An opportunity exists within an accountancy and business advisory company to join a taxation department to prepare and submit personal tax returns for clients. Full training will be given and you will also be working towards professional qualifications, to include ATT and CTA exams. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Ideally you will have 3 A Levels at grade C or above and also GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential together with a desire to provide an exceptional level of client service. Hours/days of work: 8.30am - 5.15pm Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 2.45pm Friday Location: Station Road, Hinckley
Closing date 23rd September 2010 An opportunity exists within an accountancy and business advisory company to join a taxation department to prepare and submit personal tax returns for clients. Full training will be given and you will also be working towards professional qualifications, to include ATT and CTA exams. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Ideally you will have 3 A Levels at grade C or above and also GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential together with a desire to provide an exceptional level of client service. Hours/days of work: 8.30am - 5.15pm Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 2.45pm Friday Location: Station Road, Hinckley
Location - Melton and South Charnwood
Closing date 16th September 2010 Person required to train as a Hairdresser. Initially you will be: -assisting fully qualified hairdressers -shampooing -working on reception and booking appointments -cleaning and making tea and coffee for clients. Once completed your training, you will be cutting, colouring and carrying out the required duties of a fully qualified hairdresser. You will work towards NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing at Heart of England Training. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must have a genuine interest in becoming a hairdresser, be reliable and a good team player. Hours/days of work: Tuesday - Saturday (The salon is closed Sunday and Monday) Maximum of 40 hours per week. Location: Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Closing date 16th September 2010 Person required to train as a Hairdresser. Initially you will be: -assisting fully qualified hairdressers -shampooing -working on reception and booking appointments -cleaning and making tea and coffee for clients. Once completed your training, you will be cutting, colouring and carrying out the required duties of a fully qualified hairdresser. You will work towards NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing at Heart of England Training. Qualifications/skills required for the job: You must have a genuine interest in becoming a hairdresser, be reliable and a good team player. Hours/days of work: Tuesday - Saturday (The salon is closed Sunday and Monday) Maximum of 40 hours per week. Location: Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray Did you know that there are more apprenticeship opportunities on: www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Location - Leicester
Closing date 3rd September 2010 Within this role you will be required to load a delivery bus for the days delivery and proceed to deliver leaflets and magazines door to door to residential properties. You will be required to complete deliveries within a timescale. The role involves a lot of walking in all types of weather conditions. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions to meet a tight delivery schedule. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm 35 hours per week Location: Beaumanor Road, Leicester
Closing date 3rd September 2010 Within this role you will be required to load a delivery bus for the days delivery and proceed to deliver leaflets and magazines door to door to residential properties. You will be required to complete deliveries within a timescale. The role involves a lot of walking in all types of weather conditions. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions to meet a tight delivery schedule. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm 35 hours per week Location: Beaumanor Road, Leicester
Location - Leicester
CLOSING DATE: 3rd September 2010 Trainee hairdresser required to work within all areas of the business. Main duties will include meeting and greeting of clients, taking client bookings, answering telephone calls, assisting both the salon team and clients when required and maintaining the salon to a high standard. Successful applicants will learn all aspects of hairdressing including washing, cutting and styling and will work towards their Hairdressing NVQ Level 2. Applicants need to have a genuine interest in the industry. Initial assessments will be taken at the college. Applicants will need to be well mannered, show enthusiasm and motivation, reliable and hardworking and well presented. Good communication skills are essential. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: King Street, Leicester
CLOSING DATE: 3rd September 2010 Trainee hairdresser required to work within all areas of the business. Main duties will include meeting and greeting of clients, taking client bookings, answering telephone calls, assisting both the salon team and clients when required and maintaining the salon to a high standard. Successful applicants will learn all aspects of hairdressing including washing, cutting and styling and will work towards their Hairdressing NVQ Level 2. Applicants need to have a genuine interest in the industry. Initial assessments will be taken at the college. Applicants will need to be well mannered, show enthusiasm and motivation, reliable and hardworking and well presented. Good communication skills are essential. Hours/days of work: 40 hours per week Location: King Street, Leicester
Location - Blaby District, Oadby and Wigston
Closing date 2nd September 2010 A fantastic opportunity to work as a sandwich shop assistant for a new sandwich bar that is opening in South Wigston. Your main duties will include: -Part baking baguettes, croissants and pastry products -Preparation of sandwich fillings this will include chopping and mixing -Preparing freshly made baguettes, ciabattas, paninis, wraps, jacket potatos, salads, hot drinks and specialty milkshakes to a high quality -Preparing and applying correct labels to pre-made products -Monitoring food temperature and logging information -Washing and cleaning appliances and kitchen utensils and other general jobs of any kitchen i.e sweeping, mopping floors, emptying bins and wiping down and cleaning equipment -Re-stocking products such as cakes, drinks and crisp -Ensure that the shop and kitchen area are cleaned and maintained to a high standard -Cash handling Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should ideally have a food hygiene certificate but not essential as basic training will be given. Hours/days of work: Full time-Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.00pm, Part time-Monday to Friday,10.00am to 4.30pm and Saturday 8.00am to 3.00pm Location: Blaby Road, South Wigston
Closing date 2nd September 2010 A fantastic opportunity to work as a sandwich shop assistant for a new sandwich bar that is opening in South Wigston. Your main duties will include: -Part baking baguettes, croissants and pastry products -Preparation of sandwich fillings this will include chopping and mixing -Preparing freshly made baguettes, ciabattas, paninis, wraps, jacket potatos, salads, hot drinks and specialty milkshakes to a high quality -Preparing and applying correct labels to pre-made products -Monitoring food temperature and logging information -Washing and cleaning appliances and kitchen utensils and other general jobs of any kitchen i.e sweeping, mopping floors, emptying bins and wiping down and cleaning equipment -Re-stocking products such as cakes, drinks and crisp -Ensure that the shop and kitchen area are cleaned and maintained to a high standard -Cash handling Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should ideally have a food hygiene certificate but not essential as basic training will be given. Hours/days of work: Full time-Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.00pm, Part time-Monday to Friday,10.00am to 4.30pm and Saturday 8.00am to 3.00pm Location: Blaby Road, South Wigston
Location - Loughborough
Closing date: 30th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a Customer Service and Telesales Advisor where you will you will be responsible for receiving incoming sales enquiries, orders, queries and action correctly according to company policy, processing sales orders accurately within the required time scale, attending regular meetings with department to ensure all key responsibilities are being adhered to, ensuring all electronic orders are processed accurately, within the required time scale, providing support service for all customers on electronic links, making outgoing telesales calls, maintaining customer records, both computerised and manual including all appropriate forms. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be computer literate and have basic numeracy and literacy skills. The ideal candidate should have a good telephone manner and able to work on own and as well as part of a team. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Location: Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Closing date: 30th September 2010 An exciting opportunity to work as a Customer Service and Telesales Advisor where you will you will be responsible for receiving incoming sales enquiries, orders, queries and action correctly according to company policy, processing sales orders accurately within the required time scale, attending regular meetings with department to ensure all key responsibilities are being adhered to, ensuring all electronic orders are processed accurately, within the required time scale, providing support service for all customers on electronic links, making outgoing telesales calls, maintaining customer records, both computerised and manual including all appropriate forms. Qualifications/skills required for the job: Applicants should be computer literate and have basic numeracy and literacy skills. The ideal candidate should have a good telephone manner and able to work on own and as well as part of a team. Hours/days of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Location: Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
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