Tameside College

A high school in Audenshaw are looking to recruit a Level 3 Accounts Apprentice to join their support team. The apprenticeship is provided over a 2 year period.

Some of the Duties will include:

• Checking Invoices have been calculated correctly
• Matching Delivery notes to purchase invoices
• Working closely with skills staff and observing all aspects of Accounting
• Working on Microsoft Package
• Photocopying
• Filing
• Dealing and distributing post
• Processing Emails
• Answering calls and directing enquiries to the right department
• Greeting clients
• Preparing New client files
• Synoptic assessment

Desired skills

• Patient and a calming manner
• Good planning and organising 
• Good time management skills
• Polite
• GCSE or equivalent Math’s & English C or above

Personal qualities

• Willing to learn new skills
• Excellent time keeping
• Team working skills
• Use their own initiative
• Confidence

36 hours - Apprenticeship wage of £4:30 per hour.

Slattery

Family run Slattery Patissier and Chocolatier is much more than just a cake shop! The "Naughty-but-oh-so nice" food emporium that has been created in Whitefield is truly one of a kind and attracts visitors from far and wide.

Working with both the confectionery and bakery departments to create a wide range of fresh cakes and baked goods.

Working as part of the confectionery team to create all the fresh cream cakes for the shop on a daily basis, gateaux for sale and for orders as well as a large range of fancy cakes and non-fresh cream gateaux. This department also does provide certain desserts for the Dining room.

Working in the bakery to create items such as brownies, shortbreads and billionaires slice to be enrobed in chocolate.

Learning how to use the enrobing machine to create a full range of chocolate covered goods for sale in the shop.

The role will involve occasionally spending time in the other departments such as and the cake decorating department and chocolate room, to learn other basic skills.

You will be required to be a neat and tidy worker. You must demonstrate an enthusiasm for creating quality product that match the high standards we expect.

Desired skills

 • Be a baker with a passion for all types of bakery work

• Have a meticulous eye for detail and quality control of all products across the bakery

• Have experience of, and work well under pressure and to deadlines keeping errors to an absolute minimum

• Keen to learn new skills and ‘be developed’

Personal qualities

• Have a passion for good food & drink in general

• Follow and have an understanding of baking and sweet trends

• Be passionate about working for and supporting independent business

• Hard working and not afraid of physical work or longer hours when required to complete the task in hand

• Outgoing and happy

• Totally Flexible

• Dedicated and loyal

Desired qualifications

 ·         Previous qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

X3 GCSE that are grade 3 and minimum of GCSE grade 1 in maths and English.

Future prospects

On successful completion of this apprenticeship you can:

?  Progress onto the Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 in Food and Drink or further training and employment opportunities in the food industry including Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing or Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing

?  Progression to further learning in subject areas including Bakery production, Bakery science and technology, Food safety and quality and Food team leading/management

Things to consider

• You need to consider the location of the vacancy.
• You will be working with sharp tools and hot surfaces
• You will need to commit to a high level of personal hygiene

This will be a physical role to an extent, you must be okay with elements of heavy lifting

Wage - £4.30

Paid hours per week - 38

The Face and Body Shop

We are a multi-award winning salon and have won many accolades. Our first in 1999 for our friendly reception and over the years we have won Professional Beauty Salon the Year 2001, 2006 and 2010. We also won Guinot Salon of the Decade in 2009, and more recently we have been awarded a National Training Award. Since the Salon opened in 1997 we have maintained Guinot Crown and Clarins Gold status and continue to do so in 2019.

We pride ourselves on giving you the best possible treatments and results in our warm and comfy rooms, all with individual décor. Our luxurious treatment rooms are designed with you in mind. We have heated therapy couches, cosy quilts, fluffy towels, mood lighting and soothing music, all to help you relax and unwind after a stressful day.

A unique experience to gain valuable knowledge first hand within the beauty industry. You will be an Apprentice in the salon and will work your way through your programme alongside support from the college and your employer.

The Level 2 Beauty Therapist Qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop the skills and knowledge needed to begin to work as a Beauty Therapist. The qualification covers: · Hand and nail treatments · Foot treatments · Facial skin care treatments · Eyelash and eyebrow treatments · Make-up application · Basic massage treatments (back, neck and shoulder) · Waxing services (legs, underarms, face and bikini line) · Providing advice and recommendations on the beauty treatments and appointments · Maintaining standards of appearance and the salon/spa image, etiquette, and hygiene · Facilitating the client journey, making appointments, completing services and handling payments from clients · Portraying professionalism and values that meet Beauty Therapy industry requirements and expectations.

Desired skills

Ability to work within a team · Willingness to learn and listen · Can do attitude

Personal qualities

Versatility · Team worker · Keen to learn · Great listener · Friendly · Determined

Desired qualifications

3 x GCSE grade 3 and minimum GCSE grade 1 in maths and English

Future prospects

Beauty Therapists can gain employment in a salon as a Beauty Therapist, or continue with their learning and progress to Level 3 Beauty Therapy or expand into the Hair industry on the Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship. You could also become a teacher within the industry or decide to travel or work on cruise ships and take your skills anywhere.

Things to consider

You may be required to work evenings, weekends and potentially late nights, depending on the practice working hours · You will be working with sharp equipment and tools so will need to be diligent and observant and take responsibility in learning Health and Safety procedures. You will have a baseline of good customer skills to be able to talk to customers on a regular basis.

Working Week 30 Hours - approx £125.00 per week

APPRENTICE TITLE: LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP IN ARCHITECTURAL JOINERY (BENCH)

GB Joinery are based in Stockport and serve customers throughout Cheshire and the surrounding areas. They are a family-run business with years of knowledge and experience. This extensive experience enables them to offer an exceptional level of service and craftsmanship.

Working with a successful and established business, you will learn all aspects of the joinery and manufacturing industry.

The Main Qualification is a Level 2 Standard in Architectural Joinery gained in the workplace with a day release element at the College.

The apprentice will generate proof of competence, comprising of witness testimony, direct observations, oral questioning and photographs.

Apprentices will work towards achieving Level 1 Functional skills in English and Maths if they have not already gained GCSE Grade E/3 or above

Working Hours - Mon – Friday, 8.00am – 4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch and 2 * 15 minutes breaks (40 hours per week including day release)

Vacancy Description

Manufacture and assemble a range of standard products for domestic or commercial buildings within the construction industry, and may include the following -

• Various types of internal and external doors
• Various types of windows to include casement, sliding and sash windows
• Units and fitments to include kitchens, bedrooms, counters, commercial shop / office requirements
• Range of staircases, handrails & balustrades

Desired skills:

• A good standard of maths and English
• Some prior experience, qualification or interest in Joinery would be advantageous
• Able to work as part of a team and be able to work on your own initiative

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Keen to learn
• Hardworking

40 hours Per Week - Weekly Wage: £166.00

APPRENTICE TITLE: LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP BRICKLAYER

Yarwood Construction based in Ashton-under-Lyne are a company that focuses on customer care with a reputation for reliability; professionalism and overall quality of work in the building trade.

Established in 2005 all our team are all time served and fully qualified, their work is of the highest standard.

As an apprentice bricklayer, you will learn a range of skills to support you in industry. You will learn how to build cavity walls, solid walls and blockwork walls whilst gaining hands-on experience, working alongside professionals.

The apprentice will complete Functional Skills to Level 1 or 2 depending on GCSE entry qualifications.

Working week Monday – Friday, usually between 8 am – 5pm. However, given the nature of industry you may be required to start earlier/later as per requirements and location of the job, Working 40 hours a week with 30 minutes for lunch (paid 37.5) this includes your day release to college each week.

Duration 30 months

Vacancy Description

• Health and safety whilst working on a construction site as well as self-motivation, a focus on quality and effective customer relations.
• Effective communication skills with a mature and positive attitude whilst working with others
• Demonstrate preparation of materials, safe working practices and a safe working area
• Be able to set out & build radial, battered, feature and reinforced brickwork, arches as well as substructure materials
• Demonstrate knowledge of Building Technology, Masonry structures, Fireplaces, Chimneys and other brickwork

Desired skills:

• A good standard of Maths and English
• Some prior experience, qualification or interest in Joinery would be advantageous
• Able to work as part of a team and be able to work on your own initiative

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Keen to learn
• Hardworking
• Ideally within the Ashton area or able to be in Ashton town centre for 7.30am
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 3 or above

40 hours - Weekly Wage: £166.00

Renovo Dental

An amazing dental practice with a busy schedule and even better patient reviews. Patients are left amazed and pleased with the level of professionalism, state of the art equipment, and the focused customer care. 

A unique experience to gain valuable knowledge first hand within the dental industry. You will be an Apprentice in the practice and will work your way through your programme alongside support from the college and your employer.

Training to be Provided:

You will attend Tameside College for 1 day a month for 7 hours per day to complete your training where you will learn in the classroom covering topics that include Health and Safety in the workplace and developing and maintaining working relationships. You will also be expected to do online lessons/assessments throughout the week. Maths and English Functional Skills may be also be included in your learning should you meet the requirements.

• Vacancy description
• Assisting dentist in surgery
• Reception duties
• Meeting clients
• Booking appointments
• Decontamination of utensils

• Keeping surgery clean and tidy

Desired skills

 ·         A good standard of maths and English is required

• Ability to work within a team
• Willingness to learn and listen
• Can do attitude
• Previous healthcare employment is desirable but is not essential
• Retail/Hospitality employment is desirable but is not essential

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Keen to learn
• Hardworking
• Great listener

• Committed

Desired qualifications 

4 x GCSE grade 4 maths and English at grade 3 or above or equivalent

Future prospects

• Complete extended duty courses in clinical photography, impression taking, orthodontic nursing, implant dental nursing, fluoride varnish application and special care dental nursing plus many more
• Complete post qualifications in radiography, sedation and oral health educator
• Progress into university to study orthodontic therapy or dental hygiene therapy
• Register with the General Dental Council

Things to consider

• You will have a high responsibility as you will be in charge of someone's health.
• You may be required to work evenings, weekends and potentially late nights depending on the practice working hours.
• You will be working with sharp equipment and tools so will need to be diligent and observant and take responsibility in learning Health and Safety procedures.
• You will have a baseline of good customer skills to be able to talk to customers on a regular basis.

A well-established Dental Practice is looking for a Dental Nurse assistant to join their busy team in Crumpsall, Manchester. Being a specialist practice the clinic provides a range of diverse treatments for patients on a referral basis.  Excellent team skills are sought for this role, the right individual must be organised, able to work under pressure and have a kind calming nature for patients. 

Some of the Duties will include: 

• Keep the clinical area and all equipment clean tidy sterile as according to health and safety and infection control procedures 

• Reception duties including booking appointments 

• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance to manufacturer instructions 

• Provide chairside assistance to the working Dentist you are with 

• Ensure the highest care and wellbeing for all patients 

• Accurately learn and complete patient clinical records as directed 

• Handle all substances in accordance with health and safety policies 

Desired skills  

• A good standard of maths and English is required 

• Ability to work within a team 

• Willingness to learn and listen 

• Can do attitude 

• Previous healthcare employment is desirable but is not essential 

• Retail/Hospitality employment is desirable but is not essential 

Personal qualities  

• Reliable 

• Punctual 

• Keen to learn 

• Hardworking 

• Great listener 

• Committed 

40 hours - Weekly Wage: £172.00

Carpenter Ltd is part of Carpenter Co. the largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning products in the world. From Carpet Underlay in your homes and offices to pillows and toppers you sleep on to the furniture in your home – We bring comfort to your life.

Reporting to the engineering manager, you will work alongside a team of time served multi-skilled maintenance engineers. The main purpose of this role will be to cover reactive, corrective and planned maintenance throughout the site with a wide variety of processes.

Level 3 Apprentice in Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician (MOET)

The successful apprentice will cover a vast range of learning during a four-year apprenticeship.

They will attend Tameside college for a full-time block release for the first year, followed by 3 years on a day release basis commencing from September 2021

On their Day release the apprentice will be studying both theory and practical sessions.

The apprentice will build a work based portfolio of evidence comprising of detailed job write ups, witness testimonies oral and photographs whilst working towards End Point Assessment (EPA)

Vacancy description

The aim of the apprenticeship is to achieve a level of knowledge and understanding where you will be able to carry out the following tasks independently and as part of a team.

 • Perform routine mechanical assembly operations in accordance with Company instructions and procedures. 

• Undertake various types of maintenance around site but not limited to gearbox changes, bearing changes, belt replacement, welding and routine fabrication, routing electrical tasks,  

• Operate hand tools, light machinery, and actively demonstrate all safety policies and procedures. 

• Carry out all site PPM’s, using appropriate equipment and processes provided. 

• Manufacture and assemble fabricated and mechanical components, from drawings. 

• Maintain a consistent standard of work and performance that complies with regulatory and QA (Quality Assurance) standards. 

• Ensure that the performance of work meets safety goals. 

• Inspect own work to assure accuracy in accordance with Company and/or customer requirements. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of ‘projects and improvement initiatives’ and identify where improvements in any area of work can be achieved.

• Have a can-do attitude to enable problem solving and site maintenance delivery.

• Carry out any other reasonable tasks to ensure site and plant availability.

• To work in line with the company mission, vision and values 

Desired skills

• Good communication, written and organisational skills.
•  Ability to problem-solve using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks. 
• Capable of performing basic mathematics. 
•  Ability to learn and interpret safety rules, drawings, operating instructions, policies and procedures. 
• Ability to deal diplomatically with other departments and individuals.

Personal qualities

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Well mannered
• Clean and Smart Appearance

Desired qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 4 GCSE including Maths, English and a science or IT based qualification

Working Hours - Monday – Friday 07.30-15.30

Approx £262 per week. This will include your weekly day release to college as part of your training.

APPRENTICE TITLE: Bakery Level 2

Silver Apples is Award winning bakers to the trade, delivering daily across the North of England and Scotland. The bakery carries a 5* hygiene rate. Silver Apples have an amazing opportunity for an apprentice to join their team. You will be working alongside Tameside College during this to achieve your Level 2 Baker qualification. The qualification contains mandatory units in areas including; the principles of baking health and safety, food safety, bakery ingredients and their functionality.

Some of the Duties will include:

• Production of cakes and bakes for wholesale contracts
• Contributing to the continuing improvement of what we offer and the growth of the business
• Following any/all cleaning schedules meticulously
• Helping to develop our product range and create new products and services
• Be able to assist with packing and labelling of orders from the bakery floor through to loading delivery vans.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development as well as utilising and implementing in-house and external training and development
• Implement best practice of allergy training and awareness of allergens when on the bakery floor
• To attend all training as required.

Desired skills:

• Be a baker with a passion for all types of bakery work
• Have a meticulous eye for detail and quality control of all products across the bakery
• Have experience of, and work well under pressure and to deadlines keeping errors to an absolute minimum
• Keen to learn new skills and ‘be developed’

Personal Qualities:

• Have a passion for good food & drink in general

• Follow and have an understanding of baking and sweet trends

• Be passionate about working for and supporting independent business

• Hard working and not afraid of physical work or longer hours when required to complete the task in hand

• Outgoing and happy

• Totally Flexible

• Dedicated and loyal

Things to Consider:

• Most shifts, if not all, will be an early start
• You need to consider the location as the bakery as transport to the area is limited. From Stockport train station it would be a 15 minute walk
• You will be working with sharp tools and hot surfaces
• You will need to commit to a high level of personal hygiene

This will be a physical role to an extent, you must be okay with elements of heavy lifting

32 hours - Weekly Wage: £4.15 an hour Expected Duration of training 18 months

The Hair and Beauty Gallery in Hyde are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice to join their modern and stylish salon. The Hair & Beauty Gallery pride themselves on an impeccable standard of customer service and go out of their way to make every single experience first class in every way. The Hair and Beauty Gallery is warm, friendly and atmospheric and individually tailors every single experience, after all it’s all about you. So we take the time to listen and ensure that your visit is thoroughly enjoyable. This is the perfect place to unwind, indulge and get pampered.

Training to be provided

You will attend Tameside College for 35 weeks for 6 hours per day to complete your training where you will learn in both the classroom. Your apprenticeship consists of several elements. These include, a Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals, completion of a work based portfolio that comprises of on-site performance evidence, witness testimonies and photographs Functional Skills at level 1 (if you do not have a recent GCSE grade 2 in maths and English you will be required to attend college to complete this).

Shifts to be confirmed with the salon and one day release to college a week.

34 hours a week £4.15 per hour

Expected duration of apprenticeship 24 months

Some of the duties may include

• Reception duties and booking appointments.
• Meeting and greeting clients on arrival and offering refreshments.
• Assisting stylists with all services - shampoo and condition hair, colouring, perming and cutting.
• Ensuring the salon is kept clean and tidy at all times.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• People skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work on own initiative

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated
• Outgoing and friendly
• Hard working and honest
• Confident
• Creative
• Flexible approach to work
• Smart appearance and high standard of personal hygiene
• Punctual and reliable

Desired Qualification

• 3 x GCSE grade 3 and minimum GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English.

Future Prospects

• Progress onto a level 3 Hairdressing apprenticeship.
• Access a range of career opportunities; a career in hairdressing offers many interesting career options which includes working in a spa, hotel, care home, and cruise ship or holiday resort.

Capelli E Moda

A 'one stop shop' for all clients’ hair and beauty needs. Unisex Hair Salon based in Stalybridge. Profession by Us styled by You!

An amazing opportunity to get into the hairdressing industry, working alongside a reputable salon and a great college with an exceptional network of support throughout your qualification. 

Training to be Provided

You will attend Tameside College for 35 weeks for 6 hours per day to complete your training where you will learn in both the classroom. Your apprenticeship consists of several elements. These include, a Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals, completion of a work based portfolio that comprises of on-site performance evidence, witness testimonies and photographs Functional Skills at level 1 (if you do not have a recent GCSE grade 2 in maths and English you will be required to attend college to complete this).

Duties will include:

• Reception duties and booking appointments.
• Meeting and greeting clients on arrival and offering refreshments.
• Assisting stylists with all services - shampoo and condition hair, colouring, perming and cutting.
• Ensuring the salon is kept clean and tidy at all times.

Desired skills

• Excellent communication skills
• People skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work on own initiative

Personal qualities

• Highly motivated
• Outgoing and friendly
• Hard working and honest
• Confident
• Creative
• Flexible approach to work
• Smart appearance and high standard of personal hygiene
• Punctual and reliable

Desired qualifications

3 x GCSE grade 3 and minimum GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English.

Future prospects

• Progress onto a level 3 Hairdressing apprenticeship.
• Access a range of career opportunities; a career in hairdressing offers many interesting career options which includes working in a spa, hotel, care home, and cruise ship or holiday resort

Things to consider

• Weekend work will be required.
• You will be working with heat and sharp tools and will need to be observant in Health and Safety.
• You may be asked to work a late shift.

The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice to join their modern and stylish salon. The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty pride themselves on an impeccable standard of customer service and go out of their way to make every single experience first class in every way. The Leading Edge Hair & Beauty is warm, friendly and atmospheric and individually tailors every single experience, after all it’s all about you. So we take the time to listen and ensure that your visit is thoroughly enjoyable. This is the perfect place to unwind, indulge and get pampered.  

Training to be provided  

You will attend Tameside College for 35 weeks for 6 hours per day to complete your training where you will learn in both the classroom. Your apprenticeship consists of several elements. These include, a Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals, completion of a work based portfolio that comprises of on-site performance evidence, witness testimonies and photographs Functional Skills at level 1 (if you do not have a recent GCSE grade 2 in maths and English you will be required to attend college to complete this). 

Shifts to be confirmed with the salon and one day release to college a week.  

30 hours a week £4.30 per hour 

Expected duration of apprenticeship 24 months 

Some of the duties may include 

• Reception duties and booking appointments. 

• Meeting and greeting clients on arrival and offering refreshments. 

• Assisting stylists with all services - shampoo and condition hair, colouring, perming and cutting. 

• Ensuring the salon is kept clean and tidy at all times. 

Desired Skills 

• Excellent communication skills 

• People skills 

• Ability to work well within a team 

• Ability to work on own initiative 

Personal Qualities 

• Highly motivated 

• Outgoing and friendly 

• Hard working and honest 

• Confident 

• Creative 

• Flexible approach to work 

• Smart appearance and high standard of personal hygiene 

• Punctual and reliable 

Desired Qualification  

• 3 x GCSE grade 3 and minimum GCSE grade 1 in Maths and English. 

Future Prospects  

• Progress onto a level 3 Hairdressing apprenticeship. 

• Access a range of career opportunities; a career in hairdressing offers many interesting career options which includes working in a spa, hotel, care home, and cruise ship or holiday resort. 

A & E Gibson are an established, family business who offer high quality painter and decorating services with over 70 years experience. They cover domestic and commercial works and are looking to grow their business and wish to give an opportunity to a young person.

Working with an established business, you will learn all aspects of the painting and decorating industry whilst working to achieve your level 2 qualification

Vacancy Description:

• Erecting and Dismantling Access/Working Platforms in the Workplace
• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
• Conforming to Productive Working Practises in the Workplace
• Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
• Applying Paint Systems by Brush and Roller in the Workplace

Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating in the workplace

Desired Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work at height

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable
• Punctual
• Well mannered
• Clean and smart appearance