Apprenticeship Vacancy Bulletin Contents Section 1: How to apply for Apprenticeship Vacancies Section 2: Hints and Tips Section 3: Vacancies available week commencing 9 February 2015: Accounting Beauty Therapy Business Administration 6 Vacancies Butchery 7 Vacancies Catering Childcare Community Arts Construction Customer Service Design 1 Vacancy Engineering 3 Vacancy Food & Drink Hairdressing Health and Social Care Heavy Vehicle & Maintenance Repair 1 Vacancy Hospitality Live Events and Promotion Manufacturing 1 Vacancy Motor Vehicle 2 Vacancy Music Business Plumbing Professional Cookery Technical Theatre Traineeships 3 Vacancies 1 How to apply for Apprenticeship vacancies at Rotherham College Step 1 – National Apprenticeship Vacancy Website Our vacancies are advertised through the National Apprenticeship Vacancy website. Please see a link to the website below: https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/Forms/Candidate/A pprenticeships.aspx If you have not already done so you will need to register for the site to enable you to apply for the vacancies. When using this site please refer to the Hints and tips page to assist you in making a good application. To be connected to the above websites please press Ctrl and click on the hyperlink you require. Step 2 – Vacancy Bulletin Please send an up to date CV to [email protected] stating the vacancy number for the position that interests you. You can also use the Hints and tips page for your CV. If there are no vacancies that you are interested in on this week’s bulletin please send us a copy of your CV and inform us what type of vacancy you are looking for and we will keep your CV on file. Our vacancies are also advertised on facebook and twitter and you can start following us via the links below: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apprenticeships-at-Rotherham-College/418975654885678 https://twitter.com/ApprenticesRC If you see any vacancies that you would like to apply for please send your CV to the email address in Step 2 and search for the vacancy on AV as per Step 1. 2 Applying into Rotherham College If you apply for any of these vacancies via the above, please also complete a College application form available from the website below. Please indicate the Apprenticeship you are applying for. The link below will take you to the Rotherham College website: www.rotherham.ac.uk If you require any further information please contact a member of the Apprenticeships Team on 01909 559 207. 3 Hints and tips to make a good application on AV We all know that competition is high so here are three hints and tips on making a good application. 1. Ensure all spelling and grammar is correct on your application (If possible get someone else to check before you send) 2. Provide as much information as possible on the application form: Qualifications (GCSE, A-Levels and BTECs) Work experience – outline duties carried out Voluntary work – this counts as experience, outline details of duties carried out Let us know if you have a driving licence and access to a car 3. Ensure answers to questions from employers are filled in with lots of information and avoid one word answers. Here are two examples of questions you may expect: Give an example of when you have worked in a team Give an example of when you have given good customer service *Even if you do not have any work experience try and use examples from home or school please do not leave the answer box blank. 4 Apprenticeship Vacancies Currently Available Week Commencing 09.02.2015 Business Administration Apprenticeship Vacancy No: 43 (CD) Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: 3 Shires Building, Unit 9 Aspen Court, Bessemer Way, ROTHERHAM S60 1FB £160.00 per week 40 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 29 March 2015 An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in a very busy office environment. Supporting with a wide variety of administration and finance related tasks. Vacancy Description: To learn how to provide administrative support to assigned activities within the organisation; to include with support: Answering telephone, helping and directing callers as appropriate Producing letters, reports and spread sheets Establishing and maintaining filing and other office systems as appropriate Customer Service. Maintaining client /user and other information data bases as required Under supervision raise invoices and record, monitor and maintain financial information as required. Under supervision reconcile petty cash and process wages Under supervision schedule daily work projects and raising job cards Contribute to the marketing, communication and promotion of services. To experience working in a team environment in order to develop essential communication and team working skills Skills / Essential Competent user of Microsoft Office package desirable (e.g. Word, Excel and outlook) Good mathematical ability Understanding of databases. (Desirable) Ability to deal with all enquiries efficiently and effectively and sign post enquirers to other services where appropriate. (Desirable) Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines. (Desirable) Good written and oral communication skills essential Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative Drive and resilience. 5 Vacancy No: 44 (CG) – x 2 Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: RMBC, Streetpride Hellaby Depot, Sandbeck Way, Hellaby, S66 8Q £116.18 per week 37 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 11 February 2015 Two new and exciting one year Level 2 Business Administration Apprentice opportunities have arisen based at our Streetpride Hellaby depot. One of the posts is in a team who deal with Community Delivery services such as street cleansing, street lighting, basic highway maintenance, frontline community services for example litter, graffiti removal, street sweeping, grass cutting etc and the other is in Waste Management dealing with Domestic, Commercial and clinical Waste Collection Services. You will learn and develop business administration skills and then, under supervision, will assist in providing support with administrative tasks using standard letters/templates/databases/spreadsheets and documentation. Vacancy Description Carrying out a range of administrative support tasks for example, dealing with delivery of incoming/outgoing post, filing, maintaining staff records, preparing documents for scanning, photocopying, faxing, taking/logging messages, monitoring and ordering of materials and stock in relation to Cedar financial system. Diary appointments, arranging meetings, producing and distributing agendas, attending and taking minutes at meetings. Dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries relating to general procedures and work of the section and to provide advice, guidance and to take appropriate action. Setting up and use of standard letters/templates/databases/spreadsheets and documentation including using mail-merge facility, and updating where appropriate using Microsoft Office systems. Produce basic reports for management information. Support the team with other administrative tasks as required. Chasing outstanding actions, checking and monitoring documentation prior to issuing/filing. Undertake other duties and responsibilities, as required, commensurate with the grade of the post. Skills / Essential Experience of dealing with customers face to face or on the phone in a work environment in a paid or unpaid capacity Practical knowledge of computer applications & ICT to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet & e-mail Basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety issues and able to identify risks within own area of work A basic understanding of equal opportunities issues both within the workplace and the community in general Communicates effectively on a 1:1 basis about everyday issues Keeps basic work records accurately Uses own judgement to answer simple problems Follows instructions, deciding when to refer matters to others 6 Smart appearance Conscientious Reliable Willingness to learn Able to work flexibly, including any service specific hours Able to travel to various locations throughout the Borough within a reasonable timescale Works to customer service standards and give customer satisfaction Recognises and respond positively to the need for change Takes ownership of own work and performance Works with others to deliver added value to the team and service Considers and shows respect for the opinions and feelings of others Please apply via the link below http://rotherhamjobsonline.co.uk//JobDetails.aspx?msg=3bBuhQKRs4dpqxcYDHAhkJq%2bVDpuhCC1k4lcGp% 2fYtuc%3d 7 Vacancy No: 45 (CG) – New Vacancy x 3 Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: RMBC, Legal and Democratic Services, Riverside House, Main Street £116.18 per week 37 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 20 February 2015 We have three new and exciting one year Level 2 Business Administration apprentice opportunities based at Riverside House. The apprentices will assist the Management Support Team to ensure a high level quality secretarial service is provided to the Management Team. Duties will include diary management, minute taking, booking rooms, and preparing documents for meetings. Vacancy Description: Carrying out a range of administrative support tasks for example, dealing with delivery of incoming/outgoing post, filing, maintaining staff records, preparing documents for scanning, photocopying, faxing, taking/logging messages, monitoring and ordering of materials and stock in relation to Cedar financial system. Diary appointments, arranging meetings, producing and distributing agendas, attending and taking minutes at meetings. After relevant training, answer telephone and face to face enquiries relating to general procedures and work of the section and assist in providing advice, guidance and appropriate action. Setting up and use of standard letters/templates/databases/spreadsheets and documentation including using mail-merge facility, and updating where appropriate using Microsoft Office systems. Produce basic reports for management information. Support the team with other administrative tasks as required. Chasing outstanding actions, checking and monitoring documentation prior to issuing/filing. Undertake other duties and responsibilities, as required, commensurate with the grade of the post. Skills/Essential Experience of dealing with customers face to face or on the phone in a work environment in a paid or unpaid capacity Practical knowledge of computer applications & ICT to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet & e-mail Basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety issues and able to identify risks within own area of work A basic understanding of equal opportunities issues both within the workplace and the community in general Communicates effectively on a 1:1 basis about everyday issues Keeps basic work records accurately Uses own judgement to answer simple problems Follows instructions, deciding when to refer matters to others Smart appearance Conscientious Reliable 8 Willingness to learn Able to work flexibly, including any service specific hours Able to travel to various locations throughout the Borough within a reasonable timescale Works to customer service standards and give customer satisfaction Recognises and respond positively to the need for change Takes ownership of own work and performance Works with others to deliver added value to the team and service Considers and shows respect for the opinions and feelings of others Please apply via the link below http://rotherhamjobsonline.co.uk//JobDetails.aspx?msg=3bBuhQKRs4dpqxcYDHAhkJq%2bVDpuhCC1k4lcGp% 2fYtuc%3d 9 Butchery Apprenticeship Vacancy No: 026 (CD) x 7 Vacancies Location: Underwoods Meats (Northern Catering), Unit 3 Ashley Industrial Estate, Rawmarsh Road, Rotherham, S60 1RU Wage: £125.00 per week Hours: 40 per week including one day per week in College Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2015 This Apprenticeship is aimed at those wishing to undertake a qualification in butchery within the food manufacturing sector and develop a range of practical skills related to the profession. Vacancy Description: Monitor Primal and secondary Butchery in Meat processing Assist with the receipt and storage of goods and materials in food operations Monitor and maintain storage conditions in food operations Monitor health, safety and environmental systems in food operations Breaking down the carcass Preparation, Boning and Trimming different kinds of meat Cutting techniques Prepare a range of sausage products Skills / Essential Effective communication skills Customer Service skills Team worker Ability to multi-task You must be committed to achieving the butchery qualification, have a good work ethic and be prepared to be flexible 10 Design Apprenticeships Vacancy No: 040 (CG) Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: Crest Regalia Ltd £101.01 per week 37 Hours per week including one day per week in College Sunday 29 March 2015 Crest Regalia supply an extensive range of products which can be purchased direct through their website. This position is perfect for anyone who has a basic knowledge of website development including HTML and coding processes. Vacancy Description: Updating the website including: - Adding and removing products - Updating prices and promotional offers - Monitoring stock levels - Creating marketing product photos Creating and updating marketing newsletters Creating design concepts for newsletters Supporting the company marketing Using HTML and ASP coding Skills / Essential An interest in website development Basic understanding of HTML and ASP coding Have a creative flair Be organised and able to plan your own diary Have a creative flair Motivated, enthusiastic and ready to learn Have a real interest in website development Have a passion to start a marketing career Punctual 11 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Vacancy No: 037 (CG) Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: AS Commercials, Metro Trading Centre, Barugh Green Road, Barnsley, S75 1JU £109.20 per week 40 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 5 April 2015 This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Apprentice to join the team and achieve your HGV qualifications throughout hands on experience and College study. Vacancy Description: Generic Work: Develop on going awareness and experience of H&S procedures, safe working practices, use of tools and equipment, fabrication techniques, also interaction with work colleagues and customers Routine Servicing and Inspections: Inspection and servicing routines including periodic safety checks and assistance with MOT preparation and testing as required Chassis Systems Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems: steering, suspension and brakes Engine Systems Removal and refitting on the following systems: Mechanical components, cooling systems, lubrication system, ignition, fuel and air intake systems. Electrical Systems Removal and refitting on the following systems: Engine Electrical including batteries, starter motors and alternators. Auxiliary system components including central locking, audio and navigation. Transmission systems Removal and refitting on the following systems: Gear boxes, clutches wheel bearings and drive shafts/propeller shafts Skills/Essential Must be a problem solver Must be able to apply yourself both physically and mentally Must be a team player and eager to ask questions and develop Must be a good communication It is desirable that the successful candidate will have some experience of Mechanics i.e. hobby, work experience or through a College course Must be motivated and enthusiastic to develop a career in HGV Maintenance and Repair 12 Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships Vacancy No: 039 (CG) Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: MBS Traction Centre, The Gables, Holywell Road, SHEFFIELD S4 8AR £109.20 per week 40 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 29 March 2015 This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Apprentice to join the team and become a qualified Mechanic. MBS Traction Centre specialises in Tyres, Brakes, 4 Wheel alignment, Services, DPF solutions and Air Conditioning. Vacancy Description: Routine Servicing and Inspections - Inspection and servicing routines including periodic safety checks and assistance with MOT testing as required. Chassis Systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems - Steering - Suspension - Brakes Engine systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems - Mechanical components - Cooling systems - Lubrications system - Ignition - Fuel and Air Intake systems - Engine Management - Exhaust systems Electrical systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems: - Engine electrical including batteries - Starter motors - Alternators - Auxiliary system components including central locking, audition and navigation - Lighting systems - Alarm systems Transmission systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems Gear boxes, clutches, wheel bearings and Drive shafts 13 Skills/Essential Must be polite Must be customer focused and always look to provide the highest standards of customer service Must be smart and well presented Must be self-driven and motivated Have a genuine interest to research mechanics and problem solve by using your initiative Must be focused and eager to work Must be willing to help the team and think on your feet 14 Vacancy No: 42 (CG) Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: Raynors Autos, Princess Drive, Turnscoe, ROTHERHAM S63 0BL £109.20 per week 40 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 29 March 2015 This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Apprentice to join the team and become a qualified Mechanic. MBS Traction Centre specialises in Tyres, Brakes, 4 Wheel alignment, Services, DPF solutions and Air Conditioning. Vacancy Description: Routine Servicing and Inspections - Inspection and servicing routines including periodic safety checks and assistance with MOT testing as required. Chassis Systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems - Steering - Suspension - Brakes Engine systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems - Mechanical components - Cooling systems - Lubrications system - Ignition - Fuel and Air Intake systems - Engine Management - Exhaust systems Electrical systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems: - Engine electrical including batteries - Starter motors - Alternators - Auxiliary system components including central locking, audition and navigation - Lighting systems - Alarm systems Transmission systems - Removal and refitting tasks on the following systems Gear boxes, clutches, wheel bearings and Drive shafts Skills/Essential Must be polite Must be customer focused and always look to provide the highest standards of customer service Must be smart and well presented Must be self-driven and motivated 15 Have a genuine interest to research mechanics and problem solve by using your initiative Must be focused and eager to work Must be willing to help the team and think on your feet 16 Engineering Apprenticeships Vacancy No: 46 (CG) New Vacancy x2 Location: Arete Properry Services Ltd, Unit 32, Bolton Road Business Park, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7JY Wage: £109.20 per week Hours: 40 per week including one day per week in College Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2015 This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our team of fully qualified electrical installation engineers. The team are currently working on a contract with Leeds City College and successful candidate will be supporting our qualified engineers on-site in Leeds. Travel will be provided but the successful candidate must be able to travel to the Wath-Upon-Dearne Head Office each day. There are two opportunities available as follows: 1. For a Level 2 Electrical Installation Apprentice 2. For a Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprentice Vacancy Description: The role will include all elements of Electrical Installation including: Contributing to Health & Safety Working with engineering drawings Working efficiently and effectively on-site Supporting the installation and termination of electrical systems Supporting the use of test equipment Supporting fault-finding activities Supporting the hand-over to the client Skills/Essential The successful must be able to apply themselves both mentally and physically. You must have a good level of maths ability but enjoy working with your hands. Prior electrical knowledge or experience whether through a hobby, work experience or college training is beneficial. Must be motivated and enthusiastic to develop a career in engineering. Must be a team player and willing 17 Vacancy No: 48 (CG) New Vacancy Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: Atomising Systems Ltd, 371 Coleford Road, Sheffield, S63 7JY £230.00 per week 37 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 1 March 2015 Atomising Systems Ltd is company committed to research and development, and educational excellence for its employees. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right temperament to start a career which could be supported to the highest levels. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about getting into engineering. Vacancy Description: The successful candidate will work as part of the small but very experienced maintenance team and will be involved in the following: Reporting to, and working under the supervision of the Site Maintenance Manager. Assisting in the Maintenance, Installation, Examination, Testing and Repair of all mechanical plant used on site. To understand and work in accordance with the company’s Planned Maintenance Scheme. To fully comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy. To understand and adhere to all relevant Safe Systems of Work and Approved Codes of Practice. To attend formal academic/practical training at a suitable Technical College on a day release basis and achieve a formal qualification of a level as yet to be agreed. Specific duties will include: Scheduled PPMS checks Routine maintenance (filter changes, lubrication etc.) Bench fitting Use of workshop machinery, Pillar Drill, small Centre Lathe, Hand Power Tools etc. Welding & Fabrication (MMA & TIG) Assist in general site maintenance activities. Skills/Essential The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a grounding in Mechanical Engineering through a school or college qualification. Listening skills and an aptitude to retain information is essential. The ability to apply yourself both mentally and physically is essential for this role. It is essential you are interested in engineering and have a drive to develop a career in this sector. Have a polite temperament and be willing to listen and learn. Have a desire to challenge yourself and progress into with your academic studies and as well proving yourself in the workplace. It is beneficial to have a back ground in engineering either through a hobby or work experience, as well the qualifications mentioned earlier. A driving licence or your own transport is beneficial for this post because the bus routes are not easily accessible to the company. 18 Manufacturing Apprenticeships Location: Wage: Hours: Closing Date: Yorkshire Fabrications, Lyon Works, Lyons Street, Sheffield, S4 7QS £109.20 per week 40 per week including one day per week in College Sunday 29 March This is a great opportunity for someone with College experience of Fabrication and Welding and who can demonstrate an aptitude for TIG welding. Vacancy Description: Manufacturing Facilities The company offer the in house manufacture of a wide range of quality products using hugely knowledgeable and multi-disciplined staff that have a superb track record in producing first-class results and operates from modern factories in one complex comprising Main Fabrication Workshop with two overhead cranes. Dedicated Stainless Steel Fabrication Workshop, this eliminates cross contamination between ferrous and non-ferrous materials Stainless Steel Polishing Workshop External Storage Are Two Storey Office Block The workshops have the usual machinery and equipment associated with steel and stainless steel fabrication such as MIG & TIG welding units, saws, cropping, drilling, boring, bending and shearing machines and all necessary finishing equipment such as grinding and polishing machines. Installation We have teams of experienced site personnel, all fully trained and in possession of CSCS cards and are also trained and competent in IPAF powered access, PASMA mobile scaffold towers, Manual Handling, Confined Space Working. All necessary health and safety documentation is provided, including risk assessments and method statements prior to any installation works commencing on site. Skills/Essential It is essential you have an NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations in Fabrication and Welding. An understanding of health & Safety procedures An ability to apply yourself both mentally and physically Have a grounding in TIG and MIG welding Have a desire to develop expertise and go above and beyond what is expected. Excellent communication skills Self-awareness Enjoy a challenge Customer/Delivery focused Drive & passion Honesty & Openness Resourceful/innovative Ethical Engaging 19 A driving licence or access to your own transport is beneficial as the bus routes are not easily accessible to this company. 20 Traineeships – Hairdressing Location: Headz Up, 48 Borrowdale Crescent, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2TW Hours: Maximum 20 per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) plus 2 days per week in College Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2015 This employer is looking for an individual who can work as part of a team and also individually when required. As part of the Traineeship you will attend College two days a week where you will develop your employability skills, meet with your vocational tutors to set work related targets and attend English and Maths sessions if needed. When working in the salon your duties will include: Vacancy Description: Salon reception duties – making appointment, answering the telephone Client Care – customer services skills, communication General Housekeeping Assist the qualified stylists with services e.g. shampooing, styling, colouring and perming Skills / Essential Have a willingness to learn on the job Must take pride in their own appearance The successful applicant must have a passion for the Hairdressing industry Must have good communication and customer service skills 21 Location: Uber Hair, 7 Lordens Hill, Sheffield, S25 2QE Hours: Maximum 20 per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) plus 2 days per week in College Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2015 This employer is looking for an individual who can work as part of a team and also individually when required. As part of the Traineeship you will attend College two days a week where you will develop your employability skills, meet with your vocational tutors to set work related targets and attend English and Maths sessions if needed. When working in the salon your duties will include: Vacancy Description: Salon reception duties – making appointment, answering the telephone Client Care – customer services skills, communication General Housekeeping Assist the qualified stylists with services e.g. shampooing, styling, colouring and perming Skills / Essential Have a willingness to learn on the job Must take pride in their own appearance The successful applicant must have a passion for the Hairdressing industry Must have good communication and customer service skills 22 Location: Dooneys, 11 High Street, Braithwell, ROTHERHAM S66 7AW Hours: Maximum 20 per week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) plus 2 days per week in College Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2015 This employer is looking for an individual who can work as part of a team and also individually when required. As part of the Traineeship you will attend College two days a week where you will develop your employability skills, meet with your vocational tutors to set work related targets and attend English and Maths sessions if needed. When working in the salon your duties will include: Vacancy Description: Salon reception duties – making appointment, answering the telephone Client Care – customer services skills, communication General Housekeeping Assist the qualified stylists with services e.g. shampooing, styling, colouring and perming Skills / Essential Have a willingness to learn on the job Must take pride in their own appearance The successful applicant must have a passion for the Hairdressing industry Must have good communication and customer service skills 23
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