Apprenticeship Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Beauty Therapist - Closing Date 27/2/2012
Administration Assistant - Closing Date 29/2/2012
Sales and Administration Assistant - Closing Date 29/2/2012
Junior Recruitment Consultant - Closing Date 10/3/2012
Junior Sales Administrator/Apprentice - Closing Date 10/3/2012
Sales Assistant - Closing Date 10/3/2012

Beauty Therapist
Employer Name	The Cheadle Therapy Rooms
Employer Address	Ashfield House Ashfield Road Cheadle SK8 1BB
Contact Details	Mrs Nahyed Younas (Owner)
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Full Description of Vacancy	The successful candidate will be carrying out level 2 treatments, as well as reception duties, meeting and greeting clients, cleaning and maintenance of treatment rooms.Â As we offer many different treatments at The Cheadle Therapy Rooms, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience a lot of different treatments and types of therapies.
Short Description of Vacancy	The successful candidate will be carrying out level 2 & 3 treatments (when completed unit in training re level 3), and working between 30-40hrs week.
No. of positions available	1
Weekly Wage	Â£2.60 hr
Working Week	Tuesday-Saturday 10am 6pm
Future Prospects description	Upon completion of training, full time employment may be offered to the most suitable candidate.
Employer Website	www.thecheadletherapyrooms.co.uk
Apprenticeship Level	Beauty Level 3
Training to be Provided	Training will be provided for the product range Yonka. Apprentices study: Body Electrics (B13) Facial Electrics (B14) Body Massage (B20) Electrical Epilation (B29) Stone Therapies (B28) Health & Safety (G22) Sales (G32) As part of your qualification, you will be expected to study two key skills: Communication and Application of Number Level 2.
Duration of Course	Up to 2 years depending on experience
Qualifications Required	Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Personal Qualities	Must be friendly and able to work individually and as part of a team, and confident in carrying out the treatments. Punctuality and flexibility is a must.
Closing Date	27/2/12
Interview Start Date	ASAP
Possible Start Date	ASAP

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Sales and Administration
Employer Name	Ultimate Systems NW Ltd
Employer Address	Unit 5 Langley Business Park Langley Macclesfield SK11 0DG
Contact Details	Mrs Joanne Kerr (Sales Director)
Telephone	01625 820025
Email
Full Description of Vacancy	Ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new business and developing existing customer accounts within the leisure industry. The successful applicant will possess good verbal and written communication skills be self-motivated and able to learn to manage his/her own time. Initially the role will entail information inputting data into CRM systems, gathering & building client relationships, with the desired outcome being a visit arranged for the field based representative. Further opportunities to become field based once experienced is gained. Other roles will include general admin, dealing with enquires, updating social networking sites and cold calling.
No. of positions available	1
Weekly Wage	Â£5.00p/h to start + commission
Working Week	35hrs Mon-Fri
Future Prospects description	On the completion of successful sales training this role could lead to a fulltime field sales role, where the candidate will make their own appointment to visit clients and secure business.
Employer Website	www.ultimatesystems.co.uk
Training to be Provided	Level 2 certificate in Sales & Marketing of Telesales City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ Sales or Telesales Employer Rights and Responsibilities Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Key Skills & Functional Skills; Communication/English Level 1 Application of Number/ Mathematics Level 1
Duration of Course	1 year to 18 months depending on skills and experience
Skills Required	Good communicator Hard working Basic computer skills
Personal Qualities	Self motivated Confident Good time keeper Responsible
Closing Date	29th February 2012
Interview Start Date	5th March 2012
Possible Start Date	12th March 2012

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Administration Assistant
Employer Name	Special People North
Employer Address	5 Swiss Hill, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7DP
Contact Details	Mrs Joy Daglish (Owner)
Telephone	01625 583957; 07774 230168
Email
Full Description of Vacancy	This position is being created due to the growth of the business. The administrative requirements of social care necessitate precise and accurate paperwork. You will support the business to maximise the efficient, timely and effective support to our clients and staff. Duties will include: Answering phone calls, taking messages and accurately noting any action points. Arranging diary appointments for meetings, interviews etc Assisting with recruitment - arranging interview dates/times, contacting referees for references Maintaining the staff logs: holidays, supervisions, appraisals Setting up and maintaining various spreadsheets for operational and accounts purposes The office (which is based at the owner's family home) is a maximum of 10 minutes walk from the centre of Alderley Edge, to which there are good train and bus links. The successful candidate must have a enhanced CRB check with no criminal record. The successful candidate will be required from time to time to work in the office on his/her own and will be discussed in more detail if successful in gaining an interview. Usually the business owner will be working in the office but when out at meetings it will mean periods of lone-working therefore candidates must be over 18 to comply with Health and Safety regulations.
No. of positions available	1
Weekly Wage	£2.60ph
Working Week	37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Future Prospects description	With continued growth of the business, and with a successful completion of the apprenticeship we would expect to retain the successful candidate and develop their skills - which could be in the care sector, administration or finance.
Vacancy Location	Alderley Edge
Employer Description	Recruitment and placement of Support Workers to work with families where there are children or adults with special needs, learning difficulties and disabilities.
Employer Website	www.specialpeoplenorth.org.uk
Training to be Provided	NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business & Administration Technical Certificate - Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business & Administration (which includes Employer Rights and Responsibilities) Key Skills if required in: English (Grade C/1), Mathematics (Grade C/1) and Information and Communications Technology (Grade C/1)
Duration of Course	12 - 18 months depending on experience
Skills Required	Good telephone manner Confidence to speak to strangers Good organisational skills Ability to work using initiative
Qualifications Required	Numeracy and literacy: English and Maths to Grade C GCSE minimum Basic proficiency with Word and Excel
Personal Qualities	Commitment, loyalty, ability to work to deadlines
Question 1:	You take a call when in the office alone. You don't know the answer to the question. What do you do and say?
Question 2:	A lot of the work is confidential and cannot be discussed outside of the office. So how will you relay what you are doing to your friends and family?
Closing Date	29/2/2012
Interview Start Date	1/3/2012
Possible Start Date	1/4/2012

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Junior Recruitment Consultant
Employer Name	Bravo Recruitment Limited
Employer Address	First Floor, Westhead, 10 West Street, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, Uk
Contact Details	Mr Luke Cowgill - Chief Executive
Telephone	01625 838 563
Email
Full Description of Vacancy	Reports to: Sales Manager Direct Reports: None About Bravo Bravo Recruitment is a highly focused; delivery orientated International Recruitment Consultancy supplying recruitment services for the Telecoms industry across Africa, Middle East and Asia. With Key Recruitment Services in: Executive Search Permanent Interim Management Project Consultants On Site Managed Services Expatriation Repatriation Main duties include but not limited to: Screening candidates on the telephone to verify their skills Conducting assessment and candidate questionnaires Short-listing suitable candidates for a number of contract and permanent vacancies Maintaining database records and pro-actively floating candidates around the team Skilling candidates by language, keys skills, nationality and function Generating market intelligence Uploading CV's from Job Adverts Advertising jobs across multiple websites Formatting CV's Producing Long and Shortlist in Excel format Skills Required Good telephone manner Good organisational skills IT Literacy in MS Office Professional and credible Understanding of global cultural differences and sensitivities Dynamic and Energetic Ideally (not mandatory) a 2nd language in either French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Chinese
No. of positions available	2
Weekly Wage	£125 per week 1% of the recruitment fee (average fee is £10-20k)
Working Week	9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Future Prospects description	Promotion to Recruitment Consultant Basic Salary £15k 20% of the recruitment fee (average fee is £10-20k)
Vacancy Location	Alderley Edge
Employer Description	International Telecoms Recruitment Company
Employer Website	www.bravorecruitment.com
Training to be Provided	NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business & Administration Technical Certificate - Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business & Administration (which includes Employer Rights and Responsibilities) Key Skills if required in: English (Grade C/1), Mathematics (Grade C/1) and Information and Communications Technology (Grade C/1)
Duration of Course	12-18 months
Skills Required	Good telephone manner Good organisational skills Ideally (not mandatory) a 2nd language in either French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or Chinese
Qualifications Required	IT Literacy in MS Office
Personal Qualities	Professional and credible Understanding of global cultural differences and sensitivities Dynamic and Energetic
Important Other Information	Please consider public transport to Alderley Edge and Macclesfield College if required.
Closing Date	10 March 2012
Interview Start Date	ASAP
Possible Start Date	ASAP

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Junior Sales Administrator/Apprentice
Employer Name	Soft Surfaces Ltd
Employer Address	Water House 35 Water Lane Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AR
Contact Details	Mr James Dooley (Sales Director)
Telephone	01625 445766
Email
Full Description of Vacancy	The Junior Sales position is a great place to start your career at Soft Surfaces. The intention of this position is to provide a training ground and for the candidate to develop the role. The Sales Administrator is a varied role, which will support the Sales team in generating new leads and following up quotations to generate new business for the company. Responsibilities: Maintain contact database Maintain the quote log; check project details and follow-up existing quotations Follow-up project leads from online tender sites from sub-contractors, architects etc Generate email-shots and send to our contacts Regular updates to our Blog and Twitter page Some market research including competitor analysis Producing press releases and product information leaflets Answer telephone enquiries General admin i.e. typing quotations, sending out sales literature
No. of positions available	1
Weekly Wage	£104 + attractive weekly bonus scheme
Working Week	1 day college, 4 days 9.00am - 5pm 40 hours per week
Future Prospects description	One year Apprenticeship with a view to a permanent contract.
Employer Description	Soft Surfaces one of the leading playground surfacing installers of wet-pour, resin bound rubber crumb, impact absorbing safety surfaces in the UK.
Employer Website	www.softsurfaces.co.uk
Training to be Provided	NVQ Level 2 in Sales Technical Certificate Level 2 in Sales Employer Rights and Responsibilities Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Key Skills Communication at Level 1 (if applicable) Key Skills Application of Number Level 1 (if applicable)
Duration of Course	Approximately 12 months
Skills Required	IT literate with good computer and keyboard skills. A keen interest in working in a sales environment developing business principles and practices.
Qualifications Required	The successful candidate will either be enrolled or willing to enrol on a marketing or sales NVQ II.
Personal Qualities	Self-motivated and good team player with good communication skills A confident person who is a self- starter and confident telephone manner Polite, confident and friendly.
Closing Date	10 March 2012
Interview Start Date	12 March 2012
Possible Start Date	19 March 2012

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Marketing Assistant
Employer Name	Central Medical Supplies Ltd
Employer Address	CMS House, Basford Lane, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7DT
Contact Details	Mrs Joan Thomas (Office Manager)
Telephone	01538 399541
Email
Full Description of Vacancy	Central Medical Supplies Ltd (CMS) is a privately owned company based in Leek, employing 24 personnel.Â Boasting a 20 year heritage of supplying both the NHS and private sector, CMS are recognised specialists in patient warming and cooling, as well as selling a range of neonatal products within the NHS and well known brands of baby products, such as Dr Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottles and Ameda Breastpumps to trade accounts such as Boots, Mothercare and Asda. CMS is looking for a bright, self motivated individual to work alongside the Marketing Manager to help in her every day duties.Â This is an excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience both in the medical and retail sector, with the potential opportunity to travel to attend UK exhibitions along with the sales representatives. Since this is a new role, the successful candidate will be able to make it their own, so we are looking for someone who shows great initiative and can put their personal mark on the following areas: Manage and update existing CMS websites (main site and web shops). Therefore a sound knowledge of digital marketing required. Training in Actinic will be given. Involvement in coordinating Facebook and Twitter and increasing consumer activities in both these mediums. Social Media knowledge required. Respond to queries from the website when required. Market Research Persuasive communication skills. Market research performed via web searches, face to face with customers and or via telephone to build up comprehensive data bases. Sound knowledge of Excel required. Exhibition Preparation and Attendance Coordination of materials required for each exhibition. Driving licence preferred but not essential, so that the successful candidate can attend national exhibitions as and when required. Good interpersonal skills required. General Administrative Duties Good organisational skills are essential in order to successfully work with the varied number of products/sectors in which CMS operate Leaflets/Point of Sale Stock Management Manage leaflet stocks, photocopy/print leaflets when required. Ensure the sales representatives have sufficient stock and prepare leaflets by adding CMS address leaflets ready for each exhibition. Keep the leaflet/exhibition room well organised. The hours of work are 08.30am until 16.45pm.
Short Description of Vacancy	Marketing Apprentice to work alongside the Marketing Manager for CMS, a recognised specialist in patient warming/cooling as well as selling a range of neonatal products within the NHS and retail accounts. The Apprentice will be involved in Market Research, Website Management, they will also assist in preparing and attending Exhibitions.
Weekly Wage	£97.50
Working Week	08.30am until 16.45pm each day. 45 minute lunch break. Pre-agreed time will be allowed to attend college to complete your course.
Future Prospects description	This is a new role, so there is scope for the correct applicant to input their own ideas to shape this interesting/innovative role.
Vacancy Location	Office based in Leek, Staffordshire
Employer Website	www.centralmedical.co.uk / www.breastpumps.co.uk / www.drbrowns.co.uk
Skills Required	Good IT skills are required, particular knowledge of social media is essential. Excel knowledge preferable. Good organisational skills would prove useful in helping manage the large portfolio of products. Driving licence preferable.
Qualifications Required	GCSE's
Personal Qualities	A bright, self motivated, confident individual who is happy to communicate on a high level with Healthcare Professionals and a compassionate, advisory level with parents.
Reality check	The CMS offices are based in the Leekbrook area of Leek, approx 1 mile from the centre of Leek. Therefore own transport would be beneficial.
Closing Date	10 March 2012
Interview Start Date	12 March 2012
Possible Start Date	19 March 2012