► Job Vacancies 05.03.2010
Neighbourhood Services Apprenticeships 2010:
Durham County Council apprenticeship opportunities
Travel Agency apprenticeships with Hays Travel:
There will be vacancies in all branches, including Durham and Chester Le Street.
Duties:Starting by developing your product knowledge on destinations and Tour Operators, customer service and sales skills you will begin to sell products and work towards targets once you have gained the necessary skills. You will also be responsible for brochure stock control, progressing
towards your qualification and continuously developing your skills in order to become a successful Travel Consultant.
Requirements: You should have a genuine passion for travel, love talking to people and be enthusiastic and helpful with a real commitment to learning about the business. It is preferable that you have GCSE grades A – C in Maths and English as you may have more work to do for your qualification if you don’t. A previous qualification relevant to the industry would be quite useful however this isn’t essential.
Training: Working towards an NVQ level 3 in travel services, operated by Hays Travel Ltd in conjunction with Newcastle College, you will learn about the travel and tourism industry, becoming proficient in worldwide geography, selling and promoting products to a variety of customers and understanding the systems used to perform your job with confidence. You will develop essential key skills like communication, numeracy and information technology. The programme gives you the chance to earn while you learn and take the first steps towards the career of your choice. You get a real job, get training and you get qualified! After the training programme is completed you will have gained an NVQ level 3 in Travel Services as well as invaluable work experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. Monday – Saturday, 9.00am –5.30pm and Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Wages: £5,040 per annum (£96.92 per week)
Eligible to earn bonuses after 6 months depending on performance
Holidays: 4 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or a day off in lieu)
Benefits: Company Uniform, Educational Visits, Individual & team incentives, Holiday discounts, Staff events
Application: Tel: 0191 5105155 and ask the Recruitment team to send you an application pack.
Connxs vac refs: Dur: 601325, CLS: 601326
Hairdressing apprenticeship:
Saks in Durham Market Place is looking for someone to work in this very busy salon, where your duties will include all areas of hairdressing, making appointments, dealing with clients, blow drying,cutting, colouring hair and much, much more
Training will be provided in partnership with Durham Business Club to gain City and Guilds level 2 in Hairdressing, plus key skills.
Hours of work will be five days per week from 9am till 6pm approx.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements include excellent personal presentation, great
communication skills and you need to bear in mind that this work means
being on your feet most of the time.
Enquiries to Durham Business Club on 0191 3884488;
website: www.durhambusinessclub.co.uk or
E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 19792
Closing date for applications: 31/3/2010.
Hairdressing Apprenticeships in Durham and Chester le Street:
Your duties will include training in all aspects of hairdressing while working in a busy salon blow drying, cutting, colouring etc, as well as dealing with clients both in person and over the ‘phone; making appointments etc. Training will be provided by day release to Durham Business Club to gain NVQ level 2 in Hairdressing and key skills.
Pay is £95 per week.
Entry requirements: No specific academic requirements, but you will need excellent personal presentation and great communication skills.
Reality check: you’ll be on your feet a lot of the time, possibly having to work evenings and over the weekend. Enquiries: to Durham Business Club; Tel: 0191 3884488; website www.durhambusinessclub.co.uk
E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Applications must be made via AVMS: Vacancies:
Sass, Bridge End, Chester le Street. Vac ref: 18515
Closing date for applications: 30/4/2010
Rio Verdi, Frederick Street South, Meadowfield. Vac ref: 11073
Closing date for applications: 31/3/2010
Hairdressing apprenticeship:
Strands Hair and beauty, Front Street, Chester Le Street; you will be required to work in a busy hairdressing salon in Chester-le-Street town centre and your duties will include covering all areas of hairdressing making appointments, dealing with clients, blow drying, cutting and colouring hair and much, much more.
Training to Level 2 City and Guilds in Hairdressing and key skills; by arrangements with Durham Business Club.
Pay: £95 per week.
Hours: five days per week; 9.00 to 6.00; you will be on your feet most of the time.
Entry requirements: excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
Enquiries to Durham Business Club on 0191 3884488; website: www.durhambusinessclub.co.uk or E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 20254
Closing date for applications: 31/3/2010.
Heavy Goods Vehicle Fitter apprenticeship:
Beamish Transport Ltd., of Pelton Fell Road, Chester Le Street have a vacancy for a young person to assist with MOTs and servicing trucks, changing tyres, brakes and pads, dealing with customers, able to work as part of a team and with general housekeeping.
Training will be delivered by Milltech towards NVQ level 2 (and possibly also level 3,) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, as well as key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours of work: 8.30 to 5.00. Monday to Friday and possibly Saturdays.
Pay £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-C in English, maths and science, or equivalent. Applicants must be passionate about a career with heavy vehicles, have good communication and personal skills, be a good time keeper, and able to work either on their own or as apart of a team.
Interested candidates are invited to ‘phone Louise Mitchell-Hall on 0191 5100414,
Do not contact the employer.
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 20481
Closing date for applications: 26/2/2010
Motor Vehicle apprenticeship:
Admec Municipal Services Ltd., of Station Lane, Birtley are an established company seeking to recruit a motor vehicle apprentice.
Training will be delivered one day per week by Tyneside Training Services towards NVQ level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours of work will be 8.30 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.
Pay: 95 per week.
Entry requirements: Candidates will ideally have gained or be expected to gain a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A-C, although potential candidates will have to carry out literacy and numeracy assessments, as well as being reliable, committed and preferably with some experience.
Enquiries to: Matt Parker on 0191 2862919 or E-mail: matt@tynesidetrainingservices.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 18565
Closing date for applications: 31/3/2010
Model Making apprenticeship:
The Model Group in Albion Row, Newcastle upon Tyne have a vacancy:
Duties include assisting the Senior Model Maker, using Computer Aided Design (CAD), dealing with customers over the phone and face to face, Meeting with architects, model making, general workshop duties. As a model maker, you will assist the Senior Model Maker in designing and making three-dimensional (3D) scale models (or ‘mock-ups’) to show how new buildings or products will look, or to test new designs. You may also make models to create special effects for film or television, or to make complicated technical or scientific ideas easier to understand. If you enjoy creating models and design technology, this position could be for you.
Our physical models will help lift your ideas from the page or sketch pad, helping you solve spatial and massing issues - allowing you to communicate your designs more effectively to your client. We will deliver your model, on time and on budget – including those last minute changes too. We will work with you at every stage to help bring your designs and ideas to life. Using our experience of the industry, we offer you cost effectiveness and flexibility.
Entry requirements: 5 GCSE grades A-C including maths and English, or equivalent, a strong interest in art and design, in technology, with the ability to visualise designs in 3D, good drawing and ICT skills, the ability to read and understand plans and technical drawings, attention to detail, a methodical and patient approach, hard working, enthusiastic, keen to learn, self motivated and health and safety aware.
Training via NECC, (North East Chamber of Commerce,) towards NVQ level 3 in the Built Environment, a technical certificate and key skills: Communication and Application of Number.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00
Pay: £95, with progression routes available.
Enquiries to: Laura Hales or Sarah Humes on 0191 5106134 or 0191 510 6129
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference: 20628
Closing date for applications: 11/3/2010.
This vacancy is available for an immediate start.
Customer Service apprenticeship:
Something Different in Regent Street, Hetton Le Hole.
A small cafe, serving snacks, meals and also providing home deliveries and catering for functions. Making tea and coffee and helping with light jobs in the kitchen; to assist with prioritising deliveries.
Training via Sunderland College for NVQ level 2 in Customer Service, key skills and technical cert.
Hours: 30-37 per week; to be confirmed.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: successful completion of initial literacy and numeracy assessments, a common sense approach to the work and ability to prioritise tasks, well motivated, hard working, good interactive and communication skills and providing good customer service; should be well presented with a pleasant disposition, positive attitude, willing to learn new skills. On completion of this apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to gain further qualifications in catering.
Enquiries to: Sheila Watson on 0191 5116484
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 19402
Closing date for applications: 19/3/2010.
Telesales/Admin. Apprenticeship:
JAK Publications of Station Road, Chester Le Street have two vacancies for trainees to contact new and existing clients to sell advertising space in a magazine and complete all paperwork relevant to the call. Full training will be given in all aspects of the job role.
Training will be supported by Protocol Skills in order to gain NVQ level 2 in Customer Service, key skills and technical certificates.
Hours of work: 35 per week; 8.30 to 5.30, Monday to Friday.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: Clear and confident telephone manner, ICT skills, polite, friendly, smart appearance and a good team member.
Enquiries to Protocol Skills on 0845 071 9011
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is: 21122
Closing date for applications: 26/3/2010.
Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships:
(25 vacancies with employers in Washington and Sunderland.)
Through SETA, Wear Ind. Est., Washington.
Training may take 4 years, with 6 months in the training centre leading to:
NVQ levels 2+3 in Engineering Skills, with the technical certificate achieved through day release to college for the first two years.
Hours: normally 37 per week.
Pay: £95 per week; may be more; to be discussed at interview..
Entry requirements: GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English and Science; you must follow instructions closely, be practical and methodical with good communication skills; well motivated with an industrious and enthusiastic outlook towards engineering.
You will be required to take an aptitude test and basic literacy and numeracy assessment.
Enquiries to: Trish Atkinson at Sunderland Engineering Training Ltd., 17 Sedling Road Ind. Estate, Washington, Tyne-Wear NE38 9BZ; E-mail: trish.atkinson@seta.co.uk
Applications must be made via AVMS; vacancy reference is 20716
Closing date for applications is: 31/8/2010
Business Administration apprenticeship:
Corporate Support Solutions, Picktree Lane, Chester Le Street, need someone to train to answer telephone calls, book in repairs on the computer, filing, general admin., contacting customers with appointments for an engineer to call; working in a busy but friendly environment; no selling involved.
Training through Protocol Skills towards NVQ level 2 in Business Administration, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours: Monday to Friday, various shifts to 35 hrs per week; working between 9.30 and 5.00.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: maths and English GCSE or equivalent, good communicator, friendly, organised, computer literate, a team player who’s hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and flexible.
Enquiries; Tel: 0845 0719011
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 22223
Closing date for applications: 26/3/2010
Building Services Assistant apprenticeship:
SINE; (Sustainability in Engineering,) at Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham; have a vacancy; you will be initially office based, you will be learning the mechanics of preparing documents and doing calculations. The role will then become more involved in the production of building services layout drawing using Autocad, preparing calculations using HEVA comp software. You will also attend design team meetings with the Senior Engineer and assist is the survey of service installations.
Training will be through NECC: North East Chamber of Commerce towards NVQ level 3 in Building Services, key skills in communication and application of number and a technical certificate.
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8.30-5.30, Fri: 8.30-1.00
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: A-C grades in GCSE including maths and English, or equivalent, with a good work ethic and interpersonal skills; well presented, local if possible with an interest in building design/ low carbon environment; renewable energy and sustainability projects.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 5106134
Apply via AVMS: vacancy reference is 22402
Closing date for applications is: 15/3/2010
Warehouse Operative apprenticeship:
Workwear Express Ltd., of Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham are looking to employ an apprentice who will be involved in unpacking supplier deliveries, booking goods onto ICT system, Picking Orders, Keeping warehouse area clean and tidy, Filing of Logos after production has taken place Entering information onto couriers ICT system to dispatch orders at the end of the day. You will be working with 2 other members of staff within our warehouse and report to our production manager. They need someone who is bright and confident enough to think for themselves, but who will listen carefully to instructions.
Training via day release with Enterprise Solutions Training towards NVQ level 2 in Warehousing and Storage, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours: 9am to 5pm, to 35 hrs per week.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-E in English and maths, or equivalent, good interpersonal skills, literacy skills, accurate numerically, some basic ICT skills, with a positive disposition, physically fit, team spirited, flexible, technically aware, self motivating and willing to work on own initiative.
Enquiries: Matthew Archer; Tel: 01484 354453 E-mail: apprenticeships@estl.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference: 21562
Closing date for applications: 25/3/2010
Apprenticeship Activities Instructor:
Moor House at Rainton Gate: are looking for a enthusiastic young person to join the team of dedicated staff. The post holder will help provide fun and challenging programme's that will
guarantee Moor House customers a fantastic experience they won't forget. Duties and responsibilities will include: providing activities in accordance with Moor House policy, supervising customers as required/providing customer services as well as administration and activity equipment record keeping, assist with grounds keeping/site maintenance as required, assist with administration and activity as required. This role will be varied hours to suit customer and seasonal needs.
Training with be through East Durham College towards NVQ level 2 or 3 in Activity Leadership, Level 2 certificate in Industry and Organisational Awareness for the Active Leisure and Learning Industry, Key Skills level 1 in Application of Number and Communication; employer rights and responsibilities.
Hours will be varied but around 37 per week.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: 5 A-D grades in GCSE, or equivalent, willing to learn how Moor House operates, keen interest in adventurous activities, knowledge of the scout movement, or prepared to pick it up quickly; must be able to carry out manual tasks, work outdoors in all weather and have a flexible approach.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 5188259
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 20905
Closing date for applications is: 16/3/2010
BT are now accepting applications for the 2010 apprenticeship
scheme for anyone who will be over 16 in September and has
either achieved or been predicted 5 A-C GCSE’s* including
Maths and English.
The online application form needs to be completed before the
end of March, but the sooner you complete it the better your
chances are of being successful.
To apply go to www.bt4me.co.uk
Apprentice Sheet-Metal Worker:
Dale Fabrication of Philadelphia, Houghton Le Spring do bespoke fabrications, manual metal arc welding, thermal cutting; also machine operation including brake press, guillotine, CNC multi turret punching, power operated rolls and ironwork; working with a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, zinc coated steel and low carbon sheet steel and sections.
Work is on your feet for long periods.
Training via Tyne North Training to:
NVQ level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations,
NVQ level 3 in Engineering,
BTEC Nat. cert/ City and Guilds level 3 and relevant key skills.
(Possibility to progress to higher education.)
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8.00 to 4.30 and Fri: 8.00 to 2.00
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and Science preferred, with good communication skills, timekeeping and a positive attitude.
Apply via AVMS: vacancy ref: 22565
Closing date for applications: 19/3/2010
Sales Co-Ordinator wanted urgently in Bowburn;
Training will be via Zodiac to NVQ level 2 in Retail.
Contact Zodiac on 0845 330 8184 or
E-Mail: lucymarshall@zodiactraining.co.uk
Trainee Chef:
The Loves, Broom Park, Durham, (hotel-spa,) has an excellent opportunity to work with a new business and train to be a chef. You will be trained in all aspects of the role. You will assist in cooking home made foods, keep kitchen clean and tidy.
Training will be through Protocol Skills towards NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours will be: 25-30 across a seven day working week; between 10am and 10 pm.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: enthusiastic, willing to learn; must enjoy cooking and have a desire to progress and be friendly, polite, confident with a smart appearance
Enquiries: Tel: 0845 071 9011
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 23113
Closing date for applications: 9/4/2010
Apprentice Upholsterer:
Middleton Design of North Road, Durham want an apprentice to assist in manufacture of various upholstered items.
Training will be through Webs Training, on block release four times a year.
Hours: 40 per week.
Pay: £100 per week.
Entry requirements: Good attention to detail, enthusiastic about upholstery.
Enquiries: Tel: Lorraine Yellop-Witts on 0115 9677771.
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 22538
Closing date for applications; 31/3/2010
Business Administration apprenticeship:
Triple L Ltd., of Fell Edge Farm, Chester Moor are a complete business solutions company offering web design printing, SEO optimisation, Ltd company formation etc; duties will include liaison with customers, customer service research, filing, data back-up, e-mailing and basic book keeping.
Training will be through Durham Business Club towards NVQ level 2 in Business Administration, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 5.00
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-C in maths and English or equivalent, accurate ICT skills, good attention to detail, good communication skills, willing to learn and be an effective team member who can work on own initiative with good organisational skills.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 3884488 or E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 19159
Closing date for applications: 16/3/2010
Business Administration apprenticeship:
The Memoir Club of Langley Park need someone to answer the phone, e-mails, fulfil book orders via the internet, help with ordering and assist with book launches.
Training will be via North East Chamber of Commerce, (NECC,) towards NVQ level 2 in Business Administration, key skills and a technical certificate.
Hours: Monday to Friday; 9.00 to 5.00
Pay: £95.
Entry requirements: ideally GCSE grades A-C in maths and English, or equivalent, with an excellent telephone manner and communication skills, well presented and willing to learn.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 510 6134 or 0191 510 6129
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 22410.
Closing date for applications: 15/3/2010
Accountability of Nautilus House, Birtley have a great opportunity within a busy company covering all aspects of accounts preparation. Training will be via Durham Business Club towards NVQ level 2 in Business Administration with key skills.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-C in Maths plus 5 other subjects; you will need to be confident with excellent communication and ICT skills.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 3884488; website: www.durhambusinessclub.co.uk E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy reference is 20803
Closing date for applications is 31/3/2010
Accountancy apprenticeship:
Rowlands Chartered Accountants of Portobello Trading Estate are seeking someone to work and train in accounts preparation, including admin. Duties, payroll, VAT, self assessment and analysis work to final stage.
Training will be through Durham Business Club for Association of Accountancy Technicians qualifications and key skills.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00
Pay: £95 per week.
Entry requirements: GCSE grades A-C in Maths and five other subjects, or equivalent, with a sound understanding of maths, good ICT skills and attention to detail, a good time keeper, well presented, keen and enthusiastic about the subject and to advance through study.
Enquiries: Tel: 0191 3884488 or E-mail: susan@durhambusinessclub.co.uk
Apply via AVMS; vacancy ref: 19252
Closing date for applications: 16/3/2010
Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeships:
Vacancies in Chester Le Street, Stanley and Sacriston
Training through Bishop Auckland College at their Spennymoor training centre.
Send your CV to Pat Ramsey, Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Co.Durham. DL14 6JZ.
Tel: 01388 443000
Vacancy in Chester Le Street: early starts and prefer someone with a driving licence.
Contact Michelle Atkinson on 01388 825836…(Connxs vac. Ref. 601350.)
Painting and Decorating apprenticeship:
In Belmont, (Must be aged 16-17 yrs.)
Training through Bishop Auckland College at their Spennymoor training centre.
Contact Michelle Atkinson on 01388 825836…(Connxs vac ref: 4000666.)
Virgin Media Retail Apprentice:
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne.- to engage with customers and sell the full range of Virgin Media products, including TV, Broadband, Phone and Mobile. You will have a range of tools to enable you to demonstrate, cross sell and close sales as you guide customers through our range of offers. You will also need to provide a level of customer service and care commensurate with our brand. You will support the store management team to provide excellent standards of store operation. You will be provided with study leave to assist you in working towards your qualification and on the successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification:
Job Responsibilities: • Sell the full range of Virgin Media products as described above to exceed all sales targets. • Maximise all sales opportunities by adopting a proactive selling approach and utilising all available sales tools. • Own and deliver the Company sales process. • Deliver the highest standards of customer service and enthusiastically deal with customer enquires. • Effectively support the store management team to achieve excellent standards of compliance against all aspects of retail audit and store standards. • Maintain an accurate knowledge of Virgin Media products and services, including competitor pricing to ensure an effective and accurate sales experience for all customers. • Demonstrate excellent performance awareness at individual level. • Achieve required criteria to complete your qualification. • Complete objectives as set by your mentor during the programme. • Attend training sessions, team meetings and other meetings as requested. • Be an ambassador for the Virgin brand.
Working week: 37.5 hours.
Pay: £153.85 per week.
Entry requirements: Maths and English GCSE grade C or equivalent; important that you are computer literate to use the company’s web based application tools and complete your coursework; an excellent communicator, able to gain trust and build rapport with potential customers, highly motivated and passionate, able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment while focussing on sales and customers, flexible and able to team work under pressure.
Enquiries: website: www.virginmedia.com
Apply via AVMS: vacancy ref: 22677
Closing date for applications: 21/3/2010
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Scheme:
Starting salary £14,922 pa; 37½ hours per week.
Work in a hospital pharmacy department while studying towards nationally recognised qualifications; a two year training scheme starting 31st August 2010.
Places are available at hospitals throughout the area; Criminal records check required.
Application pack and further information is available from: www.nhs.uk/jobs
Search using the job title: ‘Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.
Closing date 14th March 2010.
