CONSTRUCTION TRAINEES – THORNLIEBANK – 3 VACANCIES

Job Title: WER770 Construction Trainee
Nature of the Vacancy (Temporary or Permanent):  

Permanent
Number of positions to be filled: 3
Location: East Renfrewshire
Number of days per week: 5 Mon to Friday
Number of hours per week: 39
Salary/Wage: Meets NMW
Training Yes
Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Cv: to worker
Closing date for applications: 30/10/20
Anticipated start date: immediate
 Additional information:

 

 Typical working hours:

 

7:30am-4pm Monday to Thursday

7:30pm- 3pm on Friday

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
 

Lindmark Home Improvements Ltd specialises in offering the complete home extension service.  We are looking to employ three new Construction Trainees to join our 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.

We will provide you with PPE for working on-site, but ask 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

 

Additional Information:
 

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

TEMPORARY CHRISTMAS VACANCIES – B AND M DARNLEY

VACANCY DETAILS

 

Job Title: WER Customer Service Assistant
Nature of the Vacancy (Temporary or Permanent): Christmas Temp
Number of positions to be filled: 8
Location: Darnley
Number of days per week: Flexible over 7
Number of hours per week: Min 8 hour contract
Salary/Wage: nmw
Training: Yes
Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Cvs to: 414nitshill@bmstores.co.uk/ or hand into Darnley store Fao: Nicky Smith, Manager
Closing date for applications: tbc
Anticipated start date: immediate
Additional information:

 

  

 

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
B & M Store, Darnley  – We are currently recruiting for Customer Service Assistants to join our team.

We are looking for colleagues to join the team on a temporary basis. There are multiple contracts available offering 8 hours plus a week.

There will be shifts to suit almost everyone, although being flexible with your working pattern will be essential, especially for the larger contracts.

There are various roles available; working with customer service, checkouts, replenishment & shop floor.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, focused & driven team players with a passion for retail & delivering great service! We are looking for team members who will thrive in our fast paced, high energy environment! You will be ambassadors for your store and be passionate and knowledgeable about our products and services!

It is essential to be able to demonstrate you are: Service orientated / Able to work at pace / A team player

And you have: Good communication skills / A can do, proactive and positive attitude / Drive and determination to succeed individually and as part of a team /A flexible approach

It would also be desirable if you had: Previous retail experience or experience in a fast paced environment!

 About you:

  • A polite and friendly manner
  • Personable, and prompt service  offered at all times
  • The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • Good awareness of health and safety at work

·         Passionate about delivering great customer service

·         The ability to think on your feed in a fast paced environment

·         Have a flexible can do attitude

·         Be physically fit

 

Cyber Discovery: HM Government’s Cyber Schools Programme (13-18 years)

Cyber Discovery: HM Government’s Cyber Schools Programme

Join the community of over 70k 13-18 year olds training to become the next leaders in cyber security by playing a vast online training game.

joincyberdiscovery.com

 

You might not have considered a career in cyber security before, but you definitely should. Not only is it one of the most well-paid, in-demand sectors around, but it also offers young people the chance to forge a career doing something that matters.

Cyber Discovery is the most effective and fun way to master technical skills and security concepts, as a gateway to the industry or just to up your digital skills! As you embark on your journey, you will become an agent for the virtual Cyber Protection Agency, where you will stop criminal gangs who are using their cyber skills to do damage online. You will have a go at real-world cyber attacks, learning how cyber security experts play a vital role in protecting our hospitals, banks, army, and police services!

Whether you’re a beginner with a casual interest or a keen programmer, Cyber Discovery is for everyone. Many don’t think they have what it takes and are astonished at their results when they put their team-work, problem solving and determination to the test.

You can take part in the programme at home or in a school club – all you need is a computer and an internet connection to get started. Are you ready to join the community and see if you can take the fight to the cyber criminals?

Kind regards,

 

Pauline Munro

Senior Work Placement Officer

Gateway Shared Services | 223 Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow, G45 9JY

Tel: 0141 270 6114

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S5 WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES WITH ERNST AND YOUNG ACCOUNTANTS

We offer work experience opportunities for S5 students in some locations and also apprenticeship opportunities in all of our Scottish offices including Glasgow, so we want to get the word out as our applications are open now for 2021 starts!

 

Details of the event and how to sign up to join are below:

 

Introduction to EY – Accounting, Finance and Technology

University isn’t the only way into a rewarding career. Join us and discover what an apprenticeship is like at EY. We’ll offer helpful tips on making the best choices for the future and we’ll explain the different options we offer.  Parents and teachers are welcome to join too!

Date: Wednesday 23 September

Time: 4-5pm

Location: Virtual – Microsoft Teams

Link to register: https://forms.integrate-events.com/events/ey/318677?background=ffffff&font=2e2e38&page=2e2e38

 

I know you also mentioned that you’re keen to get pre-recorded info to share with students, so if we end up creating anything like that we can share for you to show during school time I will pass these over.

 

If you want to find out more about our programmes within different departments please see links to our website below, but also please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions for me!

https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/schools/ey-business-academy

https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/schools/assurance

https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/schools/tax

https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/schools/transactions

 

Thanks,

Rachel

—

Rachel Graham | Student Recruitment Advisor | People – Recruitment UK&I

 

Ernst & Young LLP

G1 Building, 5 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY, United Kingdom

Office: 0141 226 9300 | Rachel.Graham@uk.ey.com

Website: http://www.ey.com

 

ATTENTION ALL PUPILS INTERESTED IN ACCOUNTING – VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE – GRANT THORNTON

I wanted to get in touch as it is that time of the year at Grant Thornton when we start to organise our work experience programme for October half-term.  As a result of the global pandemic, we have made the decision to host all our work experience programmes online this year.  We would like to connect with your S5 and S6 students about an exciting two-day virtual work experience opportunity that we are offering. I would be really grateful if you could share this with your students.

Grant Thornton are one of the largest accountancy firms in the world, recruiting between 400-450 graduates, interns and school leavers in the UK every year. As part of our commitment to widening access to the industry, we are offering 200 work placements across the country which can be accessed from home.

The programme is in line with Grant Thornton’s purpose and is part of our commitment to achieving social mobility across the UK. The programme we offer is a two-day virtual work experience programme that will take place on 26 and 27 October 2020, where students will receive the following:

  • Pre and post programme support
  • Introduction to Accountancy across Audit, Tax and Advisory (using interactive case studies)
  • Business skills development (teamwork, communication, confidence, networking and making presentations)
  • Employability skills, recruitment and careers advice

The aim of the programme is to give your students a taste of what it’s like to work within a global professional services firm, as well as developing them both personally and professionally. Whether they are looking for a fast track onto our school leaver apprenticeship programme or to build their CV ahead of university, this is a great opportunity for them to enhance their experience.

Applications are now open and I would really appreciate if you could circulate the below link with your students who would be interested in this opportunity and we will keep them up to date with the progress of their application.

https://trainees.grantthornton.co.uk/trainee-positions/job-details/?id=job_posting-3-24617&pp=6959

 

If you’d like to chat further about the work experience opportunity please do drop me an email, or I’d be more than happy to have a call 😊

I look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks,

Katie

Katie Hall

Associate, Audit

Grant Thornton UK LLP

 

D +44 (0)141 223 0745

T +44 (0)141 223 0000

E Katie.Hall@uk.gt.com

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APPRENTICE CARE MECHANIC VACANCY- GLENMUIR MOTORS, BARRHEAD

VACANCY DETAILS

 

  Job Title: WER748 Apprentice Mechanic
  Nature of the Vacancy (Temporary or Permanent): Permanent
  Number of positions to be filled: One
  Location: Barrhead
  Number of days per week: 5 days per week
  Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week
  Salary/Wage: MA rate £4.15
  Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Cvs to Worker
  Closing date for applications: 20/09/20
  Anticipated start date: immedidate
   

Additional information:

 

 

 

  

Hours of work:

 

Monday to Friday

8.30am to 5.30pm

 
Glenmuir Motors are looking to expand their business with the addition of an Apprentice Car Mechanic.

We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated and wants to work in a garage.  You will be trained on the job and attend college on a day release basis to  help  further develop your learning whilst working towards a qualification.

You will receive on the job training in:

  • Servicing
  • Repairs
  • Fault finding
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems

Other duties will include:

  • Cleaning and tidying the workshop
  • Taking in deliveries
  • Stock control
  

 

 

Additional Information:
If you have a genuine interest in Car Mechanics then please send a copy of your CV to Worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

 

CHILDCARE SUPPORT WORKER VACANCY – NEWTON MEARNS

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: WER750 Childcare Support Worker
Nature of the Vacancy: Permanent
Number of positions to be filled: 4
Location: Various locations across East Renfrewshire
Number of days per week: 5 days per week Monday to Friday
Number of hours per week: 22.5 hours per week (split shifts)
Salary/Wage: Unqualified £8.05 and Unqualified £8.75 per hour
Will training be provided? Yes
Application required: online application

 

https://mearnsafterschoolcare.formstock.com/forms/application form

 
Additional information:

 

 

 Term Time Only Hour Contracts

Typical shift patterns are:

7.45-9am and 2.45-6pm Monday to Friday

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
MACS – Mearns After-School Care Service provide Breakfast Club and After School Care in various schools within East Renfrewshire.   MACS are accredited Living Wage employers and an SQA Approved Training Centre

We currently have vacancies for Qualified and Unqualified Childcare Support Workers in the following schools:

Barrhead Area: Neilston Primary, Cross Arthurlie Primary,  Carlibar Primary

Clarkston Area: Carolside Primary, St Joseph’s Primary,  Busby Primary
Newton Mearns Area: Crookfur Primary,  Mearns Primary,  Kirkhill Primary, St Cadoc’s Primary

Benefits of a Childcare Support Worker

  • Competitive rate of pay £8.05 Unqualified – £8.75 Qualified
  • Opportunity for holiday work may be available upon request
  • 22 days Holiday (including 9 public holidays)
  • Uniform provided
  • In House SVQ Training provided, to enhance career progression, from Unqualified Support Worker, Qualified Support Worker, Practitioner, Depute Manager and Project Manager

 

Requirements of Childcare Support Worker

  • Must be willing to undertake an SQA Playwork SCQF L6 Qualification (if unqualified)
  • Childcare experience required,  this experience can be gained through Employment , Childminding/Baby Sitting (No Family members), Volunteering with Organisations i.e. Scouts, BB, Girl Guides, Sports Coaching
  • Must undergo Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme checks
  • Must undergo Reference checks and complete SSSC registration
  • Must be able to provide at least 1 Childcare Reference

 

Responsibilities of Childcare Support Worker

 

  • Promote high-quality child led play by promoting children’s individual choice and development through imaginative, fun and interesting play.
  • Demonstrate the continuous development of the play setting to meet the needs of each child.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous professional development.
  • Reflect on practice to act on and improve their own practice

 

 

22.5 hours per week (split shifts)  7:45am to  9am returning  2.45pm* to 6pm, *some of our projects 3pm to 6pm or 3:15pm to 6:15pm or 16.5 hours per week, working Afternoons Only

 

 

 

 

Additional Information:
 

 

If you are interested  please apply online and complete an application form by following the link (link can also be found on the Careers page of the MACS website):

 

https://www.macs.uk.com/careers

 

https://mearnsafterschoolcare.formstack.com/forms/applicationform

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS MODERN APPRENTICESHIP – BARRHEAD

VACANCY DETAILS

 

  Job Title: WER747 Business Admin Modern Apprentice
  Number of positions to be filled: One
  Location: Barrhead
  Number of days per week: 5 days Monday to Friday
  Number of hours per week: 40 hrs per week
  Salary/Wage: MA Rate £4.10
  Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Cvs to Worker
  Closing date for applications: 04/09/20
  Anticipated start date: immediate
  Additional information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Hours of work:

 

8.30 to 5.30
Glenmuir Motors are looking to expand their business with the addition of a Business Admin Modern  Apprentice.

We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated and wants to work in an office environment. You will be trained on the job and gain experiences to help you further develop your learning whilst working towards an SVQ 3 Business and Administration SCQF level 6.

Your duties will include:

  • Answering phone calls/transferring calls
  • Customer service/dealing with general enquiries
  • Dealing with face to face customers and over the phone
  • Stock Control
  • General Admin duties

 

 

 

About you:

 

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate with the public, colleagues, etc
  • Willing to learn and work hard
  • Motivated and have a strong willingness to learn and develop.

Essential Criteria

·         Age 16 – 19

·         Must have a minimum of Nat 5 English and Maths

·         Must have a genuine interest in Admin work

 

  

 

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

INTERESTED IN ACCOUNTING – GRANT THORNTON WEBINARS – APRIL 2020

Grant Thornton are one of the largest accountancy firms in the world, recruiting between 350-400 school leavers, graduates, interns and placements in the UK every year.  We also offer a 4-day work experience programme throughout October half-term for year 12 and 13.

We would like to connect with your students about an exciting digital employability series that we are offering. The webinar series will run for 4 weeks (1 series per week) and will focus on the following;

9 April, 11am – 11:45am
Learn the tools and techniques to help you find the right jobs for you and how to make your application/CV stand out from the crowd

  • Series 2 –  Getting to grips with interviews – Register here

16 April, 11am – 11:45am
Find out how to ace a digital interview and what to expect at assessment centres. Hear from students who have recently passed our recruitment process as well as the interviewers making the decisions. This session is designed to get you feeling confident with any aspect of the interview process

  • Series 3 – Personal brand and commercial awareness – Register here

23 April, 11am – 11:45am
Discover how to best market yourself to potential employers and hear from leaders in our business about the importance of showing commercial awareness in the recruitment process

Series 4 –  Careers in Accountancy – Register here

30 April, 11am – 11:45am
Want to know more about starting your career in Accountancy? Tune in to hear from our current graduates and school leavers about life in the professional services sector

For more information on these webinars or to learn about our Graduate, School Leaver, Internship and Placement opportunities at Grant Thornton, visit our careers website or contact us directly via traineerecruitment@uk.gt.com .

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