CAREERS, HE & EMPLOYABILITY

  Freight and Customs Administrator Apprentice An exciting role for an Apprentice Administrator assisting the Operations and Customs teams, providing admin support to our load planners, freight operators and customs administrators. You will be working towards a L3 Business Administration Qualification. Apprenticeship summary · Working week o Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, 1 hour for lunch. o Total hours per week: 35.00 · Weekly wage £210.00 · Expected duration 15 months · Apprenticeship level Advanced Level Apprenticeship · Positions 2 available Vacancy description The role is to provide business administration support to Viamaster International Limited, with a core focus on the new customs processes that have come into force when trading with the EU post Brexit. During your apprenticeship you will work primarily as part of the Operations Team, providing admin support to our load planners, other freight operators and also our accounts team. You will receive training and work with your...

  Highways Maintenance Apprenticeships  Amey Plc have been awarded the Maintenance & Routine contract in Yorkshire & Humberside, working for Highways England. They are looking for 5 x apprentices to join them.  Vacancies are based at either West Cowick, Tingley or Birdwell.   The link below offers more information. The deadline for applications is 18 th  July.     Highways Maintenance Apprentices (Level 2) - Yorkshire/Humberside (amey.co.uk)

  Production Technician £18k - £22k Castleford Excellent opportunities have arisen to join the production and engineering team at one of the UK's leading manufacturers of touch screen kiosks providing kiosk hardware and bespoke software solutions for both public and private sector companies. They supply both private and public sector organisations self service solutions and each year have expanded their product range and customer base. Due to this continued growth they are now looking to recruit production technicians who will be involved in the manufacture of their complete product range of self-service electronic solutions. Technician Duties will include: · Assembling self-service touch screen kiosks and sub-assemblies to the highest standards. · Inspecting and testing against control parameters. · Recording details of products manufactured and components used. The roles would suit people with experience in or a keen interest in engineering, electronics and computers. Must posses...

  DLA Piper Paralegal Apprenticeship DLA Piper are advertising for a Paralegal Apprentice in Leeds. T his is a two-year apprenticeship programme at their Leeds office. You will gain valuable work experience, work towards a Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate of Higher Education and participate in excellent training and development opportunities to develop your skills.  Further information may be found via the website:   Website   The deadline for applications is Friday 9 July at 17.00.   They are hosting an event on Thursday 1 July at 16.30. In order for students to register, please click on the link via the website:   Event sign up

Enjoy working outside? - Wentworth Castle Gardens, Horticulture Apprenticeship Exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join the team at Wentworth Castle Gardens. You will gain experience in a wide range of skills, from hedge cutting to herbaceous border maintenance and much more. Click the link below for more information and to apply: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-598656?fbclid=IwAR0dtaLHkoRcyIRzxCDmjGD-RQDlwsh8Zi9GWaaz111WrXHvOsMsgvaNKrw

Wakefield Council Apprenticeship Vacancies We have recently had a flurry of vacancies where companies have notified us to let you know about these roles and encourage you to apply.  Please keep checking the websites we have recommended to you, as many companies are now starting to recruit as the economy is slowly opening back up.   Websites to use include: https://uk.indeed.com/ https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/ Here are a couple of vacancies which may be of interest: Wakefield Council Apprenticeships: Civil Engineer ( Level3) Administration Support ( level 3) Data Technician ( Level 3) Project Management ( Level 4) Revenue and Benefits ( Level 4) Horticulture ( Level 2) Road Worker ( Level 2) Heavy Vehicle Mechanic ( Level 3) ....other apprenticeships may also be advertised soon, so keep checking their website. Closing Date - 6th June, to start mid-September.  For more details click the link below: https://www...

  Health Care Apprenticeships  Some current roles within the NHS include: National Apprentice Administer—Health Education England, nationwide vacancy, based in a local office. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916485341  Public Relations and Communications Assistant—Health Education England, nationwide vacancy , based in a local office. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916478453  Clerical Officer—Emergency Nursing Department, Barnsley https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916484194  Health Care Assistant—Pinderfields Hospital This is a great way of getting into Nursing Associate roles which require care experience. https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916488690 Keep checking the NHS jobs website for vacancies which are being added on a regular basis.  https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

  West Yorkshire Police Special Constables Interested in joining the Police?  You can join as a volunteer in the Specials, which is a direct route into policing. Applications are currently open.  Click the link below for more information: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/special-constables

  WDH—Apprenticeships and Job opportunities  Wakefield District Housing are currently recruiting for several vacancies and apprentices. They are recruiting for Craft Engineers in Electrical and Joinery apprenticeships.  Follow the link to apply: https://www.wdh.co.uk/AboutUs/JobVacancies/

  Data Scientist, Covance Leeds  Interested in a career in Data Science? Suitable applicants will receive training and will be paid to study for a degree in this area. You must be studying A level Maths and two other A level subjects, preferably Science or Computer Science. Click the link below for more information: https://careers.covance.com/global/en/job/58495/Apprenticeship-Data-Scientist? mode=job&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed.com&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=jobfree

  Interested in working for the Civil Service?  You could work in a range of civil service streams such as The Prison Service, Ministry of Defence, alongside many other departments.    Follow the link to search for suitable vacancies: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi      

  Apprentice Actuarial Technician, Capita, Leeds This is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, analytical individual to join an exciting and vibrant company and have the opportunity to work with experienced employees and develop an actuarial career. Start Date—1st September, closing date 19th April https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-582705  

  Glasscraft Ltd—Apprentice Human Resources Administrator Apprentice HR Administrator for a double glazed window manufacturer based in Yorkshire. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full time employment and progress to higher level qualifications. Start date: 19th July. https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-567979  

  Apprentice Solar/PV Designer First 4 Solar are one of the U.K's leadings supplier and installers of Solar Panel & Battery Storage systems  www.first4solar.co.uk As a trainee system designer you will form part of the renewable energy team based in Leeds & Wakefield. The office is based in Newmillerdam, Wakefield. You will need excellent I.T skills and possess a good understanding of Mathematics and English. This would suit someone with an interest in electrical/mechanical design engineering or graphic designer. The ideal candidate should have their own transport as there limitations on the bus route. Send your C.V. and cover letter to ronald@first4solar.co.uk  

OpenReach Service Support Apprentice OpenReach run the UK's digital network. They have an apprenticeship programme running with vacancies in Leeds. Please see below for more information: https://bt.taleo.net/careersection/opapp/jobdetail.ftl?job=152164&tz=GMT%2B00%3A00&tzname=  OpenReach are also running a webinar series for students to find out more about their apprenticeship programme. Please see information below: Please see below dates and offerings, delivered via MS Teams, places will be limited so please email at  deskapprentices@openreach.co.uk  with your name, date and time of the session you would like to attend, the dead line for the 31 st  March session is 26 th  March (tomorrow)   31st March: •           10am till 11am •           1pm till 2pm 7th April: •           11am till 12pm • ...

  Care roles available locally with the NHS For those wishing to work in a care role, please check the NHS jobs website ( https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ ) and consider paid jobs such as Heath Care Assistants in order to gain relevant experience, as it is easier to apply for apprenticeships once working for the NHS.  Also consider voluntary roles with the NHS for the COVID-19 Testing team in the short term as a route into a suitable apprenticeship https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/join-the-nhs-covid-19-vaccine-team/

  Apprentice Power Technician with BT BT are advertising for a Apprentice Power Technician in Leeds. Please note: this apprenticeship requires a full driving license.  The closing date is the 31st March. please see the link below for more information and to apply: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-562559

  Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship in Leeds Finning is the UK and Ireland distributor for the world-renowned Caterpillar products. They have a vacancy for a  Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship in Leeds.  For more information follow the link below: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000010269

  Apprenticeship Programmes with KPMG KPMG offer Apprenticeships in Business Administration, Digital Software Engineering and Audit. With offices based in Leeds and Sheffield, these  Apprenticeship programmes offer the chance to gain practical work experience and build core skills within a global network. For more information and to apply, please click the link below: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprentice/?utm_source=ucas&utm_campaign=app21_nm_html_apprentice_naw_html_Feb21

  Search Vacancies in the Leeds Area Interested in vacancies in the Leeds Area? - have a look at the link below to view vacancies. Link:  https://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-job-opportunities/job-vacancies-and-apprenticeships-around-leeds