Daily Archives: October 1, 2020

Construction Trainee

A number of permenant trainee construction worker vacancies are currently available with Lindmark Home Improvements Ltd based in East Renfrewshire. They are looking to employ three new Construction Trainees to join their team. This opportunity is ideally suited to recent school leavers who are interested in a career in the Construction sector.

About the role:

You will assist the tradesmen on-site gaining work experience in various area of construction. You will carry out general labouring duties and will be assessed on your capabilities. If you have a keen interest in construction and want to progress you will work toward gaining your CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified construction operative before move onto mixing cement, bricklaying, groundworks etc.

You will be provided with PPE for working on-site, but you will be asked that you have your own steel capped safety boots.

Typical working hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm
Friday: 7.30am to 3pm

About you:

• A good level of fitness
• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Enjoy being a team player
• Practical ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation and desire to learn
• Is both resilient and committed
• A genuine interest in construction work
• Self-motivation and a desire to learn

Desirable:
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified construction operative. It would be advantageous if you have any construction based qualifications, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.

If you are interested and would like to apply then please send your CV and cover letter to: Worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with the reference WER770 Construction Trainee.

If you would like support with your application please see Miss Mortimer (Science 12) Mr McLeish (PE) or the SDS careers advisors Mrs Curran or Mrs Griffith (based in the library)

The UK University and Apprenticeship Search Fair – Wednesday 11 November 2020

You’ll be able to visit a virtual Exhibition Hall full of over 90 universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers and scroll through their colourful and informative stands and chat directly to representatives. There will also be a virtual Auditorium where webinars will be taking place throughout the day.

Join in on Wednesday 11th November from 12pm to 6pm. The event is completely free of charge, and open to students in S5 and S6. Russell Group, red brick, modern and specialist universities will be attending, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Strathclyde, Robert Gordon, York, Birmingham, and Liverpool. You can view all of the exhibitors (so far!) here: https://ukunisearch-north.vfairs.com/

The live webinars will be led by university representatives and apprenticeship providers and packed with advice. They have been spread out throughout the day to ensure students can take part in informative and engaging webinars whether they log-in at school or at home. Here’s a selection of webinars for you, you can view the full timetable https://ukunisearch-north.vfairs.com/en/webinar-timetable

1pm – Personal Statement (presented by Lancaster University)
1.30pm – Studying in Scotland (presented by University of Glasgow)
2pm – Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Presented by EY)
5pm – Personal Statement (presented by York St John University)