Apprenticeship Vacancies Archive - Buxton & Leek College

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Chef de Partie based in Ashbourne.

Live in accommodation is available.

Employer:

A stylish dining pub owned by the Hon. Johnny Greenall and his wife – a descendant of the Duncombe family. There are several cosy rooms to choose from, each with their own identity, and menus mix pub classics with more ambitious restaurant-style dishes. Luxurious bedrooms overlook the countryside.

Why should you apply?

The chance to join a well-established company.
The opportunity to become part of a hardworking, dedicated team.
To showcase your knowledge and experience.

Role Requirements:

Have experience in a similar role.
Be confident, reliable and a good team player.
Must love food and the produce.
Have a high attention to detail.
Be able to work quickly and efficiently.
Be able to adhere to all food hygiene regulations.
You will need to be flexible to work a variety of hours.

Role Responsibilities:

Maintain an effective working relationship within the team.
Communicate and liaise effectively with other departments.
Work in all departments with respective Chef de Parties preparing and serving food items as required.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
Maintain cleanliness in all assigned areas of the department.
Deal with deliveries and stock rotation, minimizing spoilage and waste.
Maintain that cost control policies and reporting procedures are followed.
Deputise and ensure the smooth running of the kitchen during the Sous Chef’s absence.
Attend all training sessions when requested to do so.
Perform other related tasks when required to do so.

Qualifications Required:

A basic standard of Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

Future Prospects:

There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Working Week:

35 hours per week, plus College time.

Wage:

Between £6.56 and £8.36 per hour.

Training to be provided:

Chef De Partie level 3 apprenticeship.

There is the possibility of studying towards Maths & English qualifications if you have not already achieved, this is dependant on personal circumstances.

College Campus:

Buxton.

EMPLOYER

The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa is in situated an idyllic location within Buxton, the historic Spa town is nestled in the beautiful surrounding countryside within Derbyshire. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as “the gateway to the Peak District National Park”.

The recently opened Buxton crescent is a Historic iconic grade 1 listed building, it is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. “The crescent was the centrepiece of the Fifth Duke of Devonshire’s plans to establish a fashionable Georgian spa town in Buxton, originally having two hotels and lodges. The Hotel has a stunning restaurant, bar and incorporates the magnificent Assembly rooms, Cardroom, and conference meeting rooms for business meetings and Weddings. Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa offers our guests an ultimate luxury 5* experience.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Spa Therapy Apprentice to work with the Spa Manager and carry out treatments to a high standard.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Full training is given as part of your apprenticeship for all areas to achieve the skills, knowledge and behaviours to complete all below duties confidently;

Guest Services

Complete treatments to the highest standards.
Deliver a level of service which exceeds all guest expectations.
Adapt treatments in any way necessary in order to accommodate every guests’ need.
Understand guests and their requirements.
Promote and sell services, concept and offering, maximising the potential of all sales.
Maintain accurate records.
Actively promote all areas of the department.
To deal with guest complaints professionally.
Other duties as required.

Daily Duties

To ensure that all payments are processed correctly and logged.
Be aware of and operate the hotel cash handling and security procedures.
Report any defects in equipment, damage or general wear and tear to the Maintenance Department.
To ensure that stock levels in the department are kept to the required level and inform Spa Manager to order new stock as and when required
Assist in the cleaning of the department and light maintenance of the equipment
Maintain all relaxation and treatment rooms to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with Company standards and to comply with statutory legislation.
Assist in the monitoring and control of the pools and spa facilities (where necessary) in relation to standards given in the maintenance manual.
Be able to carry out both pools and spa tests and take corrective action where necessary.
Support all members of the Team to achieve and maintain standards to the highest possible level in respect of service, hygiene and Health & Safety.
To adhere to the Hotels Personal Grooming Standards at all times whilst in the hotel.
Enjoy the job – demonstrating positive body language at all times
To wear the correct uniform, in good condition whilst on duty and in the hotel and to take care of your uniform when off-duty.

A full job description will be provided at your interview.

SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED 

Arrive on time. Be flexible in your working hours. Present a professional, friendly and efficient impression of the hotel at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

A basic standard of Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

25 hours per week plus overtime, plus college time.

Hours are between 6 am and 10 pm on a rota basis

WAGE 

Meets minimum wage for apprenticeships. Free uniform and free meals on duty.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship

There is a possibility to study towards maths & English qualifications if you have not already achieved GCSE 4/C or above.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

EMPLOYER

The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa is in situated an idyllic location within Buxton, the historic Spa town is nestled in the beautiful surrounding countryside within Derbyshire. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as “the gateway to the Peak District National Park”.

The recently opened Buxton crescent is a Historic iconic grade 1 listed building, it is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. “The crescent was the centrepiece of the Fifth Duke of Devonshire’s plans to establish a fashionable Georgian spa town in Buxton, originally having two hotels and lodges. The Hotel has a stunning restaurant, bar and incorporates the magnificent Assembly rooms, Cardroom, and conference meeting rooms for business meetings and Weddings. Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa offers our guests an ultimate luxury 5* experience.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

You will be a port of call for visitors to the hotel, spa and/or restaurant and a first impression of the organisation.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Guest Services

Ensure that all guests receive a warm welcome, and therefore a first impression which illustrates a professional and friendly manner while being polite and courteous at all times
To acknowledge all guests within 5 seconds, either through speech or with positive facial expressions such as a smile
To be a point of contact for all hotel guests and to deal with all situations in a polite and courteous manner.
Be fully conversant with the facilities, services and special promotions offered by the hotel and to pass this information on to the guest whenever the possibility arises in order to maximise hotel sales
To answer all queries from guests or where applicable, direct them to the appropriate member of staff or department
Listen to regular feedback from the guest service standards, to improve consistently improve standards
Say hello to any guests or colleagues you meet as you walk around the hotel

Daily Duties

Maintain the appearance of the front desk to meet the Hotel Standards and to ensure the agreed standards, as set out in the Standard Operating Procedure Manual, are adhered to and maintained at all times through the shift.
Implement good reservation handling incorporating maximising our occupancy and availability
Make every effort to increase Room Sales and to obtain the best possible rate, remembering to liaise with Reservations who will have offered the “rate of the day”, especially weekend
Be aware of the hotel availability and rates to upgrade and upsell and ensure that every opportunity to maximise room sales is taken and no “chance” business is turned down when the hotel has rooms to sell
To ensure that the correct rooms are allocated to the VIPs and guests according to correspondence and request in the absence of the FOH Manager To check guest in and out of the system quickly and efficiently
To answer the phones within three rings and to transfer any calls as necessary with an appropriate talk line
To ensure that the hotel has the correct information and requirements for all guests as they check in
To upsell whenever appropriate by offering upgrades or a booking in the Restaurant
To have a full understanding of all room types, location, views, configurations and hotel facilities and manage any overbooking situation and that the correct decision is made, and then if a book out is necessary to ensure the correct procedure is followed

General Duties

Always arrive on time
Be flexible in your working hours
Present a professional, friendly and efficient impression of the hotel at all times
Be fully conversant with all facilities and service provided within the hotel for upselling and promoting purposes when the opportunity arises
Ensure the company standards of dress code, personal appearance and hygiene is always adhered to at all times
To wear the correct uniform, in good condition whilst on duty and in the hotel and to take responsibility for the uniform whilst off-duty Attend all the relevant training and departmental meetings as and when required
Answer the company telephone according to the company standards
Develop and maintain good working relationships with your colleagues creating a team that works well together
Be conversant with the responsibilities and duties of staff and management duties of the hotel Conserve energy by turning off equipment and lights when not in use
Have a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the law with regard to the following company regulations

Any other duties that befit your role. Full training will be provided.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

Confident in answering the phone and conversing with visitors to the hotel, spa and/or restaurant.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Polite, courteous, reliable, timely, good communication skills and a smart appearance

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Ideally Maths & English GCSE 4/C or above or an equivalent, there is a possibility to study towards these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

25 hours per week plus overtime, plus college time.

Hours are between 6 am and 10 pm on a rota basis

WAGE

Meets minimum wage for apprenticeships.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Customer Service Practitioner level 2 apprenticeship.

Maths & English functional skills if required.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Please consider how you will get to work each day

EMPLOYER

Jewellery store founded over 20years ago, In the heart of the Peak District. Fabulous individual jewellery for all occasions. Specialising in silver, Baltic amber, gemstones and local Blue John.

Location; Cavendish Arcade, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6BQ

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Jewellery sales and services assistant at beautiful shop, within the historical centre of Buxton.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Jewellery sales and customer service assistant.

Serving customers and helping them throughout the sale.
learning about the gemstones and jewellery designers on offer
Maintain Jantar’s presence on social media (Facebook, Instagram etc) and design your own posts to build interest.
Visual merchandising
General shop duties including opening and closing the shop, cashing up, keeping the shop clean and tidy, polishing the jewellery and maintaining the displays and completing necessary paperwork.
Keeping online stock up to date with shop stock
The possibility (with the necessary skills) to create new website photography and edit with photoshop.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

Enthusiasm, friendly personality and a strong work ethic.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Comfortable working in a varied team, friendly and approachable working with the public. A passion to learn all about our beautiful products.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

You should have a good standard of Maths & English, ideally GCSE C/4 or above.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

Full-time hours including weekends on a varying monthly rota. We are open 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon-Sat and 10am – 4pm Sun.

WAGE

£172 per week

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Customer Service Practitioner level 2 Apprenticeship

There is the possibility to study Maths & English Functional Skills if you have not achieved GCSE 4/C or above, this is dependant on personal circumstances.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton or Leek Campus

THINGS TO CONSIDER

You should always be well presented in the shop.

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

You will receive a shop staff discount and the potential to grow your role in the store longer-term and becomes part of the buying team.

EMPLOYER

React Homecare Ltd is a well-respected, family run Care-atHome Provider with multiple branches across the UK. Our Buxton
branch provides services throughout Buxton, New Mills, Chapelen-le-Frith, Whaley Bridge and all surrounding areas.

Location; Fairfield Rd, Buxton

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

You will be seen as the heart and face of our Buxton office. You will be
someone who has bags of enthusiasm, energy and who is a driven,
talented, and self-motivated.
You’ll work closely with the Recruitment Manager to deliver a
recruitment and onboarding experience which supports our values and
to provide our people with a safe and supportive environment to work
in.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Draw up engaging adverts which attract the right level and quality of
applicants
Source and attract applicants by using databases, social media and
source the best people who match our values
Manage applicants through the whole recruitment process from
taking initial enquiries to processing applications and CV’s
Book applicants for interviews
Conduct interviews and assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills,experience
Prepare offers of employment, request references for all successful
applicants and ensure these are continually pursued
Obtain DBS disclosures for all applicants
Documentation must be checked for accuracy, uploaded, and
inputted on to our People Planner system
Ensure branch managers are updated at all times during the
recruitment process
Monitor staff retention and conduct exit interviews
Keep staff motivated and feeling valued at all times
Organising and attending relevant recruitment fairs to support the
brand
Hold assessment centres/ open evenings
Identify ways of improving our processes and people interactions and
make recommendations to your line manager
Keep the HR system accurate and up to date

SKILLS REQUIRED 

The ability to manage your own workload
Experience of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
The ability to communicate at all levels
The ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach to
working
A proactive, positive, can-do attitude that opens the way to great
teamwork and outstanding service
The self-motivation to get things done
A willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge in
recruitment
Proven experience of working with Microsoft Office including Word,
Excel and Outlook
Eligibility to work in the UK and everything it takes to successfully
complete pre-employment screening

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Friendly, a team player, the ability to listen to your peers, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

A good standard of Maths & English, ideally GCSE 4/C or above or an equivalent.

There may be a possibility to study towards Functional Skills, if required, as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday general office hours apply

WAGE

£18,000 per annum

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Business Administration level 3 apprenticeship

The possibility to study towards Maths & English qualifications, if required.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton or Leek

THINGS TO CONSIDER

A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is desirable.

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

EMPLOYER

Sumed are manufacturers and distributors of a range of medical devices and offer servicing solutions for medical devices in a hospital or community setting. Our focus is to provide solutions to the pain and discomfort caused by pressure ulcers on the skin of people who have limited mobility; this is achieved mainly by the prevention of pressure damage. Our products and equipment are sold primarily to healthcare professionals either in the NHS or Social Care but some available for the public to buy direct from us. We have a growing export business.

At our Hadfield site we manufacture many different components used in or for various medical devices such as alternating air mattresses and wheelchair cushions. We manufacture different ranges of wheelchairs on site and are the contractor to different service contracts within the community and NHS.

https://sumedinternational.com/

Location; Graphite Way, Glossop

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Based predominately at our Hadfield site the apprentice will learn all aspects of the manufacture of different components used in or for various medical devices. There will be some community field-based assignments also.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Reporting mainly to the production manager, initial training will be involving learning the various operations to enable the apprentice to learn the workflows and get used to working with our different methods of production and machinery it involves. Various machines will be used throughout the production operations and full training will be given to ensure our very high health and safety expectations bare met.

Production operations will include;

Wheelchair assembly
RF/HF Welding
Clicker pressing
Screen printing
Heat sealing
Shrinking and sealing
Mixing and filling
General marking and cutting operations
Basic sewing operations
Product marking and traceability
General warehousing duties
Loading and unloading collections and deliveries
Cleaning and decontamination of cushions and mattresses
Serving and maintenance of beds, hoists and similar equipment
Carrying out preventative maintenance on all machines.
We have a team of field-based service engineers responsible for the maintenance of plinths and maintenance. LOLER and PUWER testing of lifts and hoists. Within the apprenticeship, there will be field-based assignments.

Full training will be offered throughout and the apprentice will be closely monitored by a senior member of staff.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

The ideal candidate will be eager and willing to learn new operations whilst working as part of a small, busy team.

All applicants must be fit and able to work with a positive attitude and problem-solving mentality.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Friendly, able to work as part of a small busy team, have a can-do attitude, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Ideally, you will have achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths & English.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate with the potential to expand your skill base and grow as a member of the Sumed team whilst adding value to our growing company. Excellent career progression opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

WORKING WEEK 

8.30am-5pm Monday – Friday including off-the-job training.

WAGE

To be agreed upon appointment.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship – Machinist pathway

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Leek – there is a college bus service available free of charge for travel to the Leek Campus.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

Employer:-

Care for Feet Ltd

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH CLINIC

(Suite 2) 4 Market Street

Chapel-en-le-Frith. SK23 0HH

BUXTON CLINIC

Suite 2. Crowther House,

The Quadrant, Buxton. SK17 6AP

BAKEWELL CLINIC

Treatment Room (Trading Upstairs Loughran & Hague Salon). Matlock Street. Bakewell. Derbyshire. DE45 1EE.

Established in 2013 Care For Feet provides Podiatry services across the High Peak area with 4 Podiatrists and 3 clinics based in Bakewell, Buxton, and Chapel-en-le-Frith.

As part of our continued growth and success, we are keen to recruit a new Customer Service Apprentice to work within our practice, helping the Podiatrists with administration and customer service and training under the mentorship of Bethany our Practice Manager.

Care For Feet is a family run business owned and directed by Jo and Lee Lambourne who both reside in Chapel en le Frith. We are an ambitious business with aspirations to grow our clinical sites either through acquisition or franchise and to expand our eCommerce store ensuring the continued organic growth of our business by embracing technology and offering alternative therapies.

Our business is very professional and run in compliance with the HCPC guidelines and Royal College of Podiatry.

The Role:-

(All with support/supervision of the Practice Manager until trained and confident with the below tasks)

Management of confidential information

Telephony – receiving and making calls

Supporting Podiatrists with admin tasks

Answering emails

Greeting patients & Reception Duties

Following compliance procedures and Healthcare Guidelines

Checking weekly calendars and diary management

General office/clinic tidying and cleaning

Using Cloud Storage & Online administration system

Stock-taking

Packing and Posting online sales orders

Product knowledge, features and benefits – sale of products on reception desk

All other admin duties as and when required

Working Week:-

Full time: 9am–5pm, Mon-Fri. 37.5 hours per week to include college time

Weekly Wage:-

TBC – Exceeds apprenticeship rates

Benefits: Access to Smart Pension scheme

Is there a potential for future employment?

Yes

Skills Required:-

Our ideal candidate will be friendly and professional, with honesty and integrity.

You will be reliable and organised with attention to detail, able to prioritise and organise own workload, with an eagerness to learn and work hard using your own initiative, responding quickly to internal/external messages.

Personal Qualities:-

Friendly, people person, highly motivated, loyal, organised, willing to learn, dedicated, quick learner

Things to consider:-

We have a professional dress code at Care For Feet, but no uniform is provided.

Transport links are not great between the clinics so driving license and access to a vehicle is preferable but not essential.

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Bench Joiner Apprentice - Phillips Joinery LTD

Apprentice Chef De Partie - The Duncombe Arms

Spa Therapist Apprentice - Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel

Apprentice Receptionist - Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel, Buxton

Jewellery store sales and Customer service assistant - Jantar, Buxton

Site Joiner Apprentice - Meerbrook Construction, Meerbrook Nr Leek

Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator (Bus Admin) - React Homecare, Buxton

Engineering Apprentice (Machinist) - Sumed International (Uk) Ltd, Glossop

Customer Service Apprentice - N Jenkins & Sons Ltd, Matlock

Early Years Childcare Apprentice - First Steps Nursery

Customer Service Apprenticeship - Care for Feet

Beauty Therapy Apprentice – Escape (Marton) - Escape (Marton)

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Bench Joiner Apprentice - Phillips Joinery LTD

Apprentice Chef De Partie - The Duncombe Arms

Spa Therapist Apprentice - Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel

Apprentice Receptionist - Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel, Buxton

Jewellery store sales and Customer service assistant - Jantar, Buxton

Site Joiner Apprentice - Meerbrook Construction, Meerbrook Nr Leek

Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator (Bus Admin) - React Homecare, Buxton

Engineering Apprentice (Machinist) - Sumed International (Uk) Ltd, Glossop

Customer Service Apprentice - N Jenkins & Sons Ltd, Matlock

Early Years Childcare Apprentice - First Steps Nursery

Customer Service Apprenticeship - Care for Feet

Beauty Therapy Apprentice – Escape (Marton) - Escape (Marton)

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099 or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk