Apprenticeship Vacancies

Employer:

Higher Woodcroft, Leek,Staffordshire, ST13 5QF

We specialise in repairing Accidentally Damaged Vehicles.
We have been operating since 1980 and are part of the M&M Group. Our Head Office is on Longton and we employ over 110 people. We are an 8 million pound business, we carry Insurance Approvals and over 16 Manufacturer Approvals. We invest in the latest technology and training which means our technicians are able to repair vehicles correctly and safely.

Vacancy Description:

This role is for an Apprentice in Customer Service based in a busy office. We specialise in repairing accidentally damaged vehicles and look after those involved, keeping them updated with progress.

Duties:

• Telephone and front of house (confidence and communications skills are an advantage)
• Working in a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Inputting data.
• Booking appointments
• Arranging transport and working closely with owner drivers.
• Contacting Insurance Companies, Local Businesses, Hire Companies and many other connected parties throughout the process.
• Also arranging collection/deliveries and taking payments.

Skills Required:

• Confidence
• Attention to detail
• Able to listen take notes and give clear precise information.

Personal Qualities:

• Presentable
• Polite
• Enthusiastic
• Excellent time keeping and keen to learn.

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:

Once completed there is potential for full time employment.

Working Week:

Once trained our normal office hours are 8.30am – 5.30pm and every other Saturday morning 8.30am – 1pm.
However this varies depending on age and working through the Apprenticeship.

Wage:

Will meet national minimum wage requirements.

Training to be Provided:

• Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• Maths & English functional skills if required.

College Campus :

Leek.

Things to Consider:

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

EMPLOYER  

The Meadows School, Springfield Road, Leek is a forward-thinking, enterprising and exciting place to learn and work.  We provide education for young people from the age of 11 to 19.

We are a generic Special School meaning we provide education for young people with a range of needs.

The School has particular expertise in working with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties including those with communication problems, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs, and those with moderate learning difficulties.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE  

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our friendly, dedicated team providing education to pupils aged 11 to 19 who have a range of special educational requirements.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION  

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice.
• Ability to relate to children and adults
• Understanding of areas of learning, e.g., SEN.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.
• Work constructively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to work towards a nationally recognised equivalent.

Behavioural Attributes

• Customer-focused.
• Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.
• Open, honest and an active listener.
• Takes responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service.
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
• Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.

SKILLS REQUIRED    

Experience or passion to work with pupils with additional needs.

PERSONAL QUALITIES   

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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED  

Very good numeracy/literacy skills, ideally equivalent to GCSE C/4 or above.

First aid training as appropriate or willing to undertake training

FUTURE PROSPECTS   

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

WORKING WEEK   

Monday to Friday 8.45am – 3.45pm plus weekly staff meetings and training requirements. Term time only.

WAGE 

To be agreed on appointment

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED 

Teaching Assistant level 3 apprenticeship

COLLEGE CAMPUS 

Leek

THINGS TO CONSIDER  

Please consider how you will get to work each day

Employer:-

Easyfix Emblems – Unit 15 Brooklands Way, Basford Lane Ind Est, Leek, ST13 7QF

The Role:-

Key Accountabilities

To liaise with customers as required in a courteous and professional manner.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with company procedures and systems.

To apply safe working practices at all times (in line with company Health and Safety procedures), with due consideration for all other employees.

To have an understanding of Company Laws and regulations including GDPR

Performance measurement

Achievement of departmental tasks as outlined in this document.

To be proficient in the use of SAGE and Clarity CRM products.

To be proficient in the use of Microsoft office programs.

Quality and efficiency of work carried out.

Accuracy and completeness of all documentation and Sales processing.

Accuracy of stock.

Management and prioritization of workload, in order to achieve the defined weekly objectives/targets.

Sales Support

To take and process sales orders, through telephone and e-commerce enquires.

To organise UK / Export shipping of products.

To produce and follow up Sales quotations

To maintain positive relationships with Customers, Suppliers and Colleagues

Purchasing and understanding Market forces within the supply chain.

Complete all tasks to a high Standard.

After Sales Support

To take and process sales orders, through telephone and e-commerce enquires.

To organise UK / Export packing and shipping of completed goods

To show initiative, managing priorities, decision making and problem solving capabilities

Salary:-

£6.56 p/hour

Working Week and Hours:-

9am – 5pm. Monday to Friday. Half an hour for lunch and two 10 minute coffee breaks each day.

EMPLOYER  

Twincle Pre-school is set in the rural grounds of Wincle School. Together, we aim to deliver an enriching and outstanding rural education, nurturing the whole individual: body, mind and soul, inspiring rounded happy, courageous children who shine in all that they say and do, exhibiting a passion for learning, a confident faith, a loving concern for community and an inclusive respect for all.

https://www.wincleprimaryschool.org/

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE  

At Twincle, we are seeking an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our dedicated team and start their long-term future career in Early Years.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION  

The duties will include:

• Building positive relationships with the children, families and colleagues
• Ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and that they thrive in a safe environment.
• Safeguarding all children in our care.
• Observing, monitoring and engaging in children’s play activities linked to the EYFS.
• Learning how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
• Assisting in serving food to children, ensuring special dietary requirements are met.
• To be a positive role model for all children and to represent our Pre-school in a positive manner.
• To contribute to and implement all Pre-school policies and procedures.
• To assist with the planning of the curriculum.
• To help with set up the room for the daily programme and help tidy away at the end of the session.
• To work alongside a key worker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
• To advise the Pre-School Supervisor of any concerns e.g. over children, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentially as necessary.
• To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.
• To attend staff meetings.
• To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required.
• To keep completely confidential and information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired in the job.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Trustees and/or the Pre-School Supervisor in accordance with the day to day running of the nursery.
• In the main instance, you will be answerable to the supervisor.

SKILLS REQUIRED    

• You should have good use of initiative, be confident, highly motivated and able to work within a busy environment.
• Need to be a team player.
• Patience and being calm is a must.
• Must be able to follow instructions and be willing to learn.
• A good sense of humour and a fun-loving, caring personality is ideal.
• Be of good physical health to meet the demands of the role.

PERSONAL QUALITIES   

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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED  

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

FUTURE PROSPECTS   

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

WORKING WEEK   

We are open 8.45am – 3.15pm. Plus we have additional hours for children attending our breakfast club and after pre-school club. Your working hours may vary each day to cover our opening hours. Some flexibility can be considered to suit the candidate.

WAGE 

Will meet national apprenticeship minimum wage requirements

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED 

Early Years Practitioner level 2 apprenticeship

Possibility of studying towards Maths or English qualifications if you have not already achieved GCSE 4/C or above.

COLLEGE CAMPUS 

Leek

THINGS TO CONSIDER  

Please consider how you will get to work each day. You must be reliable and willing to work. The job can be very physically demanding so you need to be fit & healthy