Applications have to be in by Tuesday 5 May.

Applicants must be 18 years old on 1 July 2015 and don’t need need any qualification in journalism – just a passion for sport.

You can find out more details here:  www.bbc.co.uk/kickoff

It’s an amazing opportunity!

Louise Andrew  Senior Broadcast Journalist  BBC Scotland Get Inspired  40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA  0141 422 6481

Apprenticeships being advertised on Wednesday 29 April at Abellio ScotRail starting salary £17,000.

Anyone leaving school that would be interested they should apply on their website.

Some time will be spent at Falkirk College and possibly Edinburgh and successful applicants would get free train travel in Scotland.

Administration

 

1 x B3 Business Support Assistant, Specialist Children’s Services, Glasgow City CHP, Templeton Business Centre

2 year apprenticeship with starting salary of £13,948.    Minimum requirements are: National 5 English at Grade A- C (or equivalent) and two National 4 qualifications.

Closing date:  15^th May, 12 noon

Information Session: Wednesday 6^th May (morning)

Applicants are strongly advised to attend the information session.  Places can be booked now by emailing central.bookingservice@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Full job descriptions, person specifications, information packs and application form will be available on Monday 20^th April at the following websites:

www.nhsggc.org.uk/ma2015  or www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Engineering & Plumbing (multi- skilled technicians)

1 x B5 Technician Plumber

5 x B5 Technician Engineers

These posts are based at various NHS GGC sites (Gartnavel General Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Central Laundry & South Glasgow University Hospital).

Closing date – Monday 4^th May 2015 12 noon

Information session – Monday 27^th April (morning), Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Applicants are strongly advised to attend the information session.  Places can be booked now by emailing central.bookingservice@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

 

4 year apprenticeship with starting salary of £17,077.  Minimum requirements are: 5 x National 5 qualifications at Grades A – C (or equivalent) in English, Maths, Science/Technical subject and two other subjects.

Full job descriptions, person specifications, information packs and application form will be available on Monday 20^th April at the following websites:

 

www.nhsggc.org.uk/ma2015  or www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

For details of Childcare Modern Apprenticeship vacancies, please click on the link below:

 

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/modern-apprentice-childcare-3-posts-13021

 

 

Premier Inn, Glasgow Airport

Looking for someone aged 16 – 24, who would like the opportunity to complete Whitbread’s 1 year Apprenticeship Scheme.

Job is to work initially in Food & Beverage Team but the successful applicant will be given full training over the range of duties, within the hotel, including, bar work, reception and kitchen duties. They will be given full training, to comply with company regulations, obtaining recognised qualifications along the way. There after securing a permanent career within the Whitbread Group.

Vacancy Details:

Food & Beverage Apprentice

Hours are 35 per week – between 7am & 11pm.

Wage – Meets NMW (Will be paid for additional training days)

 

Applicants must have a confident, friendly personality. Standard grades in English/Maths preferred.

Job is customer focused and ideally suited to someone, who is willing to chat to guests and be prepared to work hard and learn the variety of skills, necessary to work effectively within the busy Airport Hotel.

You will be mentored and required to complete a work book throughout the apprenticeship and paid for additional hours training days.

To apply; email CV to: operationsmanager.glasgowairport@whitbread.com

 

Evelyn King – Employer Adviser

0141 847 1166/1171

Salary -£16,442 per annum

Main Duties

 

Undertake the processing for the accounts payable function, including:

• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices
• Receipting and matching of invoices
• Scanning/filing of invoices and other Accounts Payable documentation
• Reviewing the controls in place for monitoring and authorising purchase orders,
• Ensuring invoices are paid timeously and within Scottish Government deadlines to meet the 10 day payment performance
• Handling of invoice enquiries
• Analysis and recoding of purchases through Government Procurement Card

(GPC)

• Maintaining accurate information on Invoice Register
• Producing monthly reports from Invoice Register.
• Undertaking reconciliations between invoice register and data within SEAS (Scottish Government Accounting System).
• Approving Purchase Orders up to a value of £5,000
• Working to timetables and agreed service levels as set for the team.
• Providing administrative support for other members of the Finance team as

required.

 

This vacancy contributes towards the Scottish Government National Outcome “Our

public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and

responsive to local people’s needs”. For information on Scottish Government

National Outcomes visit http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/scotPerforms/outcomes

Competencies and Experience Required:

 

Self Management – you will have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise your work in a changing environment. You will also be aware of your own strengths and take personal responsibility for your own work.

 

Teamworking – The accounts payable team consists of 5 members of staff and you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure all tasks are completed within required timescales. It will be essential to build up networks and strong working relationships across Transport Scotland and the wider Scottish Government Finance community.

Information Management and Communications – you will be able to utilise sources of information and make use of latest available technology to assist in the storage, retrieval and presentation of information. You will have an understanding of budgeting and financial systems and be able to monitor and record expenditure and provide accurate information, using relevant base data, as and when required

Essential Criteria

 

1. You should possess good IT Skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and

electronic filing systems

2. You will be able to organise and prioritise your own work

 

 

Desirable Criteria

 

1. You will have a general understanding of using electronic finance and budgeting systems, and electronic ordering systems.
2. Flexible to adapt priorities to meet changing demands
3. Ability to build strong working relationships within finance and across the business

Information about the branch/unit/team

 

Information about the Agency: Transport Scotland was established in January 2006

as an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We are responsible, on behalf

of Scottish Ministers, for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the

railway and trunk road networks throughout Scotland and for running the national

concessionary travel schemes. The Rail Directorate works closely with Network

Rail who own and operate the rail infrastructure and First Scotrail who provide

passenger services under franchise. There are two roads directorates looking

after maintenance of the current trunk road network and major infrastructure

projects respectively.

 

The finance function, under the management of the Director of Finance has the

remit to provide quality information to all areas of the business. The Finance

team is located on the 9th floor of Buchanan House in Glasgow.

 

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Sharon Gallacher on 0141 272 7555.

Full information about the duties involved, the environment, job description, application form and person specification is provided at www.nhsggc.org.uk/MA2015

 

All interested applicants should view the detailed information pack provided for this opportunity.  NHS would strongly advise all interested applicants to attend the information session being held on 20^th April at HMP Barlinnie. Places for this session must be booked in advance and details of how to do this is provided on the website and within the information pack.

THALES UK in Glasgow

 

The Thales site at Linthouse in Glasgow was opened in 1992 and is the design and manufacturing centre of excellence within the UK for advanced optronic night vision equipment and systems.

These include infrared cameras, laser rangefinders, aircraft warning and reconnaissance systems, amoured vehicle sights and naval surveillance systems.

4 Year Programme of Development

Engineering

· Create Circuit Diagrams

· Create CAD library models

· Design of Development and Production PCB’s

· Implement changes to existing designs

· Support Electronics & Mechanical Designers

· Application of theory to practical problems

· Design to suit working environments and

safety guidelines

OUTLINE OF TRAINING

Year 1

· Foundation core skills training

· Start of Further Education Course

· On the job training

Years 2, 3 & 4

· Continuation of core skills development

Education throughout Apprenticeship

HNC/HNC Electronics

Modern Apprenticeship Framework

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of 2 Highers, band A – C,

including Maths, Physics (English &

Technological Studies preferred)

· Advanced key skills training

· Learn key engineering processes

· Strategic placements within the company

· Supplier visits to enhance knowledge

· IPC Designer Certification Program

· Completion of Further Education

· Completion of Modern Apprenticeship

Candidate Requirements

• You will demonstrate a real enthusiasm for Engineering, including motivation to learn the key practical skills required to work within a professional engineering environment.

• You must also be determined and willing to commit to successfully completing Further Education Courses

• You will show supportive qualities when working in a team environment.

Facts and figures

The Thales UK site in Glasgow, once called Barr & Stroud Ltd, has been based here since 1888.

The current site offers an ultra-modern working environment.

The average length of service in the company is 20 years.

Many apprentices have continued a strong family tradition with the company.

The Glasgow site is Trade Union

recognised.

Competitive salary and benefits package for all employees.

 

THALES in Glasgow

Opportunities exist for Manufacturing Technician Apprentices for Thales Optronics based at their facility in Linthouse Road in Govan.

Candidates must be punctual, articulate and have a pleasant manner.

They must be supportive of team working and be willing to commit to a self-development programme.

 

4 Year Programme of Development

Outline of Training

These positions are for a full Modern Apprenticeship programme culminating in the attainment of an SVQ Level 2, SVQ Level 3 and an Academic qualification.

On completion of the programme successful candidates would achieve fully qualified Engineering status.

The programme consist of:

Year 1

Commencement of initial training on 5 basic job packs as part of the SVQ part of the apprenticeship over the first 5 months of employment.

Begin day release further education studies to NC level.

The last 7 months of the 1st year of training to be completed in the Thales on site specialised training centre.

Year 2 & Year 3

Participate in training within production work cells on a 4-6 month rotational basis to obtain a fully flexible range core skills on all aspects of the manufacturing processes of Assembly and Test. All training recorded and verified to SVQ standard and externally assessed and verified.

Continue with day release further education studies to NC level.

Year 4

Complete full SVQ job packs to obtain full qualification.

Progression to Product System Testing, Inspection, Optical Testing and Environmental Testing.

Full review of further education achieved and consider higher level qualification if appropriate.

Qualification Requirements

The successful applicant would be expected to hold 4 National 5 Grades at Level C or above, or alternatively 4 Standard Grades at Credit level in Maths, English and a Science subject (preferably Physics)

All applicants should be enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in achieving an Apprenticeship with Thales.

Application Details

For all applications the closing date is –

8th May 2015

Glasgow City School Leavers

If you have a Glasgow postcode, applications must be made online via the Commonwealth Apprentice Initiative site: glasgow.mappit.org.uk

All other applicants:

Online applications may be made via Online applications may be made via the EKGTA website:

http://www.ekgta.com/apprenticeships

Facts and figures

The Thales UK site in Glasgow, once called Barr & Stroud Ltd, has been based here since 1888.

The current site offers an ultra-modern working environment.

The average length of service in the company is 20 years.

Many apprentices have continued a strong family tradition with the company.

The Glasgow site is Trade Union

recognised.

Competitive salary and benefits package for all employees.