CONSTRUCTION EARLY CAREERS PROGRAMMES – APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Annual applications for our Early Career Programmes at BAM Construction are now open: https://jobs.bam.co.uk/vacancy/find/results.

The relevant ones for Scotland are:

  • UK Wide Construction Graduate programme
  • UK Wide Construction Industrial placement programme
  • UK Wide Construction Sponsorship
  • UK Wide Construction Summer placement programme

Annual applications for our Early Career Programmes at BAM Construction are now open: https://jobs.bam.co.uk/vacancy/find/results.

The relevant ones for Scotland are:

  • UK Wide Construction Graduate programme
  • UK Wide Construction Industrial placement programme
  • UK Wide Construction Sponsorship
  • UK Wide Construction Summer placement programme

 

ERC – MODERN APPRENTICESHIP – JOINERY

VACANCY DETAILS

 

Job Title: WER522 Apprentice Joiner
Nature of the Vacancy: Permanent
Location: East Renfrewshire and surrounding areas
Number of days per week: 5 days per week
Number of hours per week: 40 hrs per week
Salary/Wage: Exceeds National Minimum Wage
Will training be provided? Yes
Closing date for applications: 26th October, 2018
Anticipated start date: Immediate start

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
A local construction company currently has a vacancy for a motivated apprentice joiner to be part of their team.  This role offers the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and develop professionally.

The candidate must be willing to learn and have the ambition to progress as a skilled joiner.  You’ll learn the job both onsite and by attending a locally approved college on a day release basis – you’ll be employed, earning and learning throughout the apprenticeship.

If you enjoy using your practical ability, have good co-ordination skills and enjoy being part of team then this could be the ideal role for you.

You will be working on a range of domestic contracts – kitchen and bathroom fittings, extension and loft conversions.

Ideal candidates will be:

  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Reliable
  • Well presented
  • Good timekeeper
  • Willing to learn

 

 

Qualifications:
No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given

 

Additional Information:
If you are interested and would like to apply then please submit your CV and a cover letter to Worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

OFFICE JUNIOR VACANCY – EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

Job Title: WER517 Office Junior
Nature of the Vacancy: Permanent
Location: Giffnock
Number of days per week: 5 days per week
Number of hours per week: 35 hrs per week
Salary/Wage: Meets National Minimum Wage
Will training be provided? Yes
Closing date for applications: 14 September 2018
Additional information:

 

 Hours:  Mon to Thur 9.00am to 5.00pm

Fri – 9.00am to 4.00pm

 

 

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
 

Arklet Housing Association based in Giffnock is a small specialist housing association.  We have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in the Housing sector.  The right person must have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a team.

 

Office Junior specific duties and responsibilities will include:

–       Answering the telephone and taking messages

–       General filing duties

–       Sending and receiving internal/external emails

–       Covering reception at lunchtimes/meetings etc

–       Dealing with general correspondence

–       Taking mail to post office

–       Taking Franking Machine to post office

–       Photocopying

–       Making up files

–       Scanning notes to diary

–       Adding diary notes to SDM system

–       Adding repairs to SDM system

–       Sending out application packs

–       Ordering stationery

–       Providing support to other members of the team

 

 

Skills, abilities and personal qualities:
 

Skills Required:

–       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

–       Good time management

–       Reliable with good time keeping

–       Be willing to learn new skills

–       A pro-active attitude to tasks

–       A team player with good interpersonal skills
Additional Information:  
 

Please note: Training will be given on various elements of the job to ensure the candidate is comfortable with performing the tasks expected.

 

If you are interested and would like to apply then please send your CV: to Worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

 

 

  

ATTENTION ALL BUDDING ENGINEERS – WORK EXPERIENCE WITH BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems- Work Experience 2018/2019

BAE Systems Glasgow are offering School Work Experience to those looking to explore a career in engineering and start their career on an apprenticeship program.

The week will run Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 4:00pm (with the exception of Friday where there will be a 12:00pm finish). The work experience week will consist of an overview of our apprenticeship programs, the industry and engineering. Time will be spend working within a workshop environment and all students will be asked to deliver a presentation at the end of their placement.

Each week will have up to 8 places available

Dates: 1st October 2018, 19th November 2018, 3rd December 2018 and 18th March 2019
Applications to be completed online: (Glasgow City Council should apply via WorkIT)

https://www.baesystemseducationprogramme.com/

NETWORK RAIL – ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT – MARCH 2019 – 8 POSITIONS – GLASGOW

Network Rail have announced their Advanced Apprenticeship Recruitment will take place in March 2019 and have released guidance on the recruitment process.

Network Rail are now recruiting for their three year Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship March 2019 intake;

  • Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is open to anyone aged 18 or over on the 29th March 2019, there is no upper age limit.
  • They offer 5 main career paths; Electrification & Plant, Overhead Lines, Signalling, Telecoms & Track.

 

  • Entry requirements; GCSE English Language at Grade A*- C / 9 – 5 (**English literature will not be accepted), GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*- C / 9 – 5, GCSE Science at Grade A*- C / 9 – 5 or NVQ or BTEC Level 2 or above in an Engineering subject and one other GCSE in any subject at Grade A*- C / 9 – 5
  • Please note that NVQ or BTEC Level 1 in an Engineering subject will not meet the required Standard.
  • **English Literature will only be accepted as an additional qualification
  • Candidates can be considered for the Scheme if they hold equivalent qualifications to GCSEs at Level 2 or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English will be accepted. All 3 parts in English must be completed. Network Rail cannot accept just English Reading or Writing.
  • The following qualifications are acceptable as equivalents (or above) to GCSEs: Scottish National 5 or Scottish Standard 1-3, A Level at Grade A – E, AS Level at Grade A – E,O Level at Grade A – C, IGCSE at Grade A – C
  • To satisfy the requirement for ‘one other GCSE in any subject at Grade A* – C any of the following qualifications at pass level or above (merit or distinction) will be accepted: QCF Functional Skills Level 2, NQF Key Skills Level 2 or above, NQF Higher Diploma, NVQ Level 2 or above, QCF Certificate and Diploma at Level 2 or above, BTEC Award, Certificate or Diploma at Level 2 or above
  • Network Rail will accept the equivalent qualifications from all of the UK countries. Please refer to the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education’s guide to comparing qualifications in the UK.
  • The first 21 weeks of training are based at Network Rail’s residential training centre in the Midlands with accommodation and meals provided. The remainder of the programme will be based at local delivery units.
  • The apprenticeship salary is: Year 1 – £9479.00 plus bonus of £1265.00, Year 2 – Age 18-20  £12,525.00, Age 21-24  £13,431.60, Age 25+ £14,250.60, Year 3 – £14,924.20
  • Candidates can apply using the following Network Rail link and more information can also be found here; https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/

 

There are 8 positions anticipated for Glasgow areas, I have attached information on the recruitment process.

ERC MODERN APPRENTICESHIP POST – HOUSING

For details of the above post, please follow the link below:

 

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/modern-apprentice-administration-level-3-temporary-18-months-128087?id=PXOFK026203F3VBQB798M8MZY&LG=UK&mask=scotprt1

 

YEAR IN INDUSTRY POST – ACCOUNTING

Accountancy/Finance role has just become available in Glasgow that would be ideally suited to a pre-university student who is still looking for a placement with an immediate start.

I would be so grateful if you would share this opportunity with your students who have just received their SQA Highers results last week in case any students might be interested in gaining career relevant paid work experience.

 

Gordon Cooley Coachbuilders, Thornliebank – 2 Apprenticeship Opportunities

We are looking for 1 Spray Painter apprentice and 1 Panel Beater Apprentice. The ideal candidate will be 16-17 year old school leaver. The positions are full time 40 hours, Monday to Friday and sent to college placement from time to time at Glasgow Training Group.

Potential candidates are asked  to email their CV or just a letter telling a bit about themselves and they will be contacted in due course to arrange an interview. Once passed the interview stage there will be an aptitude test to pass which will be sat at Glasgow Training Group.

Please contact:

 

Gemma Cooley    Gemma@gcooley.co.uk

Gordon Cooley Coachbuilders

10-12 Evanton Place

Thornliebank Industrial Estate

Glasgow

G46 8JE

0141 638 8094

 

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