Apprentice Baker (Level 2)

Mettricks Butchers – Glossop SK13 8BH
Minimum 30 hours per week
Salary : Minimum £8.00 per hour
Training Provider: Tameside College
Course Duration: 18 months + End-Point Assessment (EPA)
College Day: Mondays – T1 Campus, Ashton-under-Lyne (OL6 6BL)
Start time: 6:00am

About the Role

Mettricks Butchers is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable apprentice to join our bakery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the skills needed to become a qualified baker while working in a busy, traditional food production environment. You'll be supported by experienced staff as you develop practical skills in bread and bakery production, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.

What You'll Learn

You will develop practical skills and knowledge to:

• Produce craft breads, rolls, pastries, and other bakery products
• Scale recipes and apply fillings and finishes
• Use aeration, raising agents, and lamination techniques
• Finish products to specification
• Work efficiently in a professional bakery environment
• Organise work areas and prepare ingredients
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Develop teamwork, communication, and time management skills

Knowledge You'll Gain

• Baking processes and dough-making principles
• Bakery ingredients, equipment, and ovens
• Health & safety, food safety, HACCP, allergens, and hygiene
• Packaging, storage, sustainability, and waste reduction
• Quality control, problem solving, and production documentation
• Communication, teamwork, and equality in the workplace

Skills You'll Build

• Preparing ingredients, mixing, shaping, proving, and baking
• Operating and cleaning bakery equipment safely
• Packaging, labelling, stock checks, and record keeping
• Identifying production faults and solving problems
• Working efficiently to meet production schedules

Behaviours We Value

• A strong focus on safety, hygiene, and quality
• Responsibility, reliability, and adaptability
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Pride in producing high-quality products

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in baking and food production
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings (6:00am starts)
• Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment
• No previous experience required—just commitment and a positive attitude

What We Offer

• Structured apprenticeship training with Tameside College
• Mentoring from experienced bakery professionals
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business
• Competitive apprentice pay in line with current guidelines

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you're passionate about baking and want to gain a recognised qualification while earning and learning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey with Mettricks Butchers in Glossop. 

Please email your CV and covering letter to Lynley.Ashmore@tameside.ac.uk to apply for this vacancy.

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Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice – Level 2

Employer: Besseges, Dukinfield
Apprenticeship: Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
College: Tameside College – T1 Campus, Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary: £8.00 per hour – Apprenticeship Wage
Duration: 12 months + End Point Assessment
Start Date: Immediate Start
College Attendance: 1 day per week (paid day by the employer)

About the Opportunity

Besseges in Dukinfield is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in customer service while gaining valuable workplace experience and working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship.

You will work as part of the Besseges team while attending Tameside College at the T1 Campus in Ashton-under-Lyne one day per week to complete the knowledge and training elements of your apprenticeship.

Your Duties

As a Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice, your duties will include:

• Providing friendly and professional customer service
• Welcoming customers and responding to their enquiries
• Communicating with customers face-to-face, over the telephone and by email
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
• Taking accurate messages and passing information to relevant team members
• Responding to customer questions and providing accurate information
• Developing a good understanding of the company's products and services
• Processing customer information and updating records
• Carrying out general administration and data entry
• Using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Maintaining accurate and organised customer records
• Supporting the team with appointments, enquiries and day-to-day administration
• Handling customer queries and helping to resolve straightforward problems
• Escalating more complex customer issues to the appropriate member of staff
• Maintaining confidentiality and following company procedures
• Communicating professionally with colleagues, customers and other contacts
• Developing positive relationships with customers
• Supporting the delivery of a consistently high standard of customer service
• Completing apprenticeship coursework and training within agreed deadlines

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Confident communicating with different people
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Comfortable using computers
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive and enthusiastic about starting a career in customer service

Previous customer service experience is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Your Apprenticeship

You will work towards the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Your programme will run for approximately 12 months, followed by your End Point Assessment (EPA).

You will attend Tameside College – T1 Campus, Ashton-under-Lyne, one day per week, with the remainder of your working week spent gaining practical experience with Besseges in Dukinfield.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in customer communication, understanding customer needs, providing effective service, dealing with problems, working with others and delivering a positive customer experience.

Salary

£8.00 per hour – Apprenticeship Wage

Start Date

Immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, develop valuable workplace skills and start your career in customer service with practical experience and structured training. To apply please send your cv and a cover letter to Apprenticeships@tameside.ac.uk Quoting: Besseges

Customer Service Apprentice – Level 2

Employer: Ashton Pioneer Homes
Location: Ashton Under Lyne 
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time, minimum of 30 hours per week
College attendance: One day per week, with a Tuesday morning class at Tameside College
Duration of qualification: 12 Months + End Point Assessments

(Opportunity to progress into a permanent, full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance)

About the opportunity

Tameside College is recruiting on behalf of Ashton Pioneer Homes for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Customer Service Apprentice.

You will join a busy housing association’s Customer Service Team, helping to provide a high-quality service to tenants, visitors, colleagues and contractors. Through structured training, workplace experience and college study, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to achieve the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship.

Training and support will be provided throughout your apprenticeship.

What you will be doing

Working alongside the Customer Service Team and Services Manager, you will:

• Respond to enquiries from tenants and visitors in a polite, professional and helpful manner.

• Provide general administrative support, including updating records and checking customer details.

• Support housing enquiries and applications, helping to check information and signposting customers to appropriate advice.

• Report routine repair requests and liaise with tenants and maintenance contractors.

• Help arrange property access for planned maintenance work.

• Assist with managing diaries for the Housing and Asset Teams.

• Support the day-to-day running of the front office, including preparing, opening and closing the office.

• Help monitor digital and social media enquiries and update the organisation’s social media accounts as directed.

• Design and produce posters and other customer information.

• Assist with gathering information, preparing statistics and producing reports.

• Attend meetings when required and help prepare minutes.

• Report health and safety concerns to the Services Manager.

• Attend training and provide support across the team as your skills develop.

You will also learn about the organisation’s housing and asset management services and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to your role.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Confidence using computers and a willingness to learn new digital systems.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

• A respectful and professional approach when communicating with others.

• Good attendance, punctuality and behaviour.

• A strong commitment to college attendance, studying and completing the apprenticeship.

Ideally, applicants will hold GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English, although applications are welcome from those who have not yet achieved these grades.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief statement explaining why you would be a great fit for this role to: Apprenticeships@tameside.ac.uk

Please remember to Quote: Ashton Pioneer when applying by email. Please call our Business Development Team for more information on 0161 908 6768

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Level 3

About the Practice

A an established, family-friendly dental clinic situated near Ashton Town Centre is offering an opportunity for an Apprentice to:

• Learn and earn in a professional dental practice 
• Work alongside experienced dental professionals who will support your development.
• Gain practical experience with patients and day-to-day dental practice operations.
• Build a rewarding career in healthcare with opportunities for future growth.

Training & Location

• Workplace training based at our Oldham Road  dental practice

• One day per week attending Tameside College (Tameside One Wellington Street )

• Apprenticeship duration: approximately 18–24 months

Working Hours

• Minimum of 30 hours per week

• Potential to work up to 40 hours per week

Pay

• £8.00

• Rate will increase in April in line with National Minimum Wage changes

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

• A Grade 3 in either Maths or English may be considered

• A genuine interest in dentistry and patient care

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a range of dental procedures

• Preparing, sterilising, and maintaining dental instruments and equipment

• Supporting patients and helping them feel comfortable and at ease

• Maintaining accurate patient records

• Managing stock and dental supplies

• Supporting reception duties, including appointment scheduling

• Carrying out basic laboratory tasks such as pouring and trimming dental models

• Providing patients with oral hygiene advice when appropriate

Additional Information

• Job type: Apprenticeship

• Hours: Minimum 30 per week

How to Apply
When applying, please ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed above. Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in dental nursing within their CV or covering email. Applications that do not meet the criteria may not be considered.

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship

Ruger Fjord, Lees, Oldham | Immediate start

Currently studying Commis Chef full-time and ready to take your skills into the workplace? This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and become part of a passionate team in an upbeat kitchen environment.

About the company

Ruger Fjord is a food business in Lees, Oldham, offering signature focaccia sandwiches and a seven-course dining experience. Founded by Michelin-trained chef Kieran O’Reilly, the business focuses on creative food and bold flavours.

The opportunity

• Pay: £8.00 per hour.

• Start: Immediate start available, subject to a successful trial.

• Working pattern: Shift work, including weekends.

• College attendance: One day per week at Tameside College.

• Duration: 12-month training programme, followed by end-point assessment.

What will you do?

Working alongside experienced chefs, you will develop your skills and confidence through duties such as:

• Preparing ingredients, including weighing, measuring, peeling and chopping.

• Assisting with cooking and presenting dishes to the required standard.

• Learning different cooking methods and using kitchen equipment safely.

• Preparing your workstation and supporting the team during service.

• Following recipes, portion sizes and instructions from senior chefs.

• Maintaining food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.

• Following allergen procedures and preventing cross-contamination.

• Helping with deliveries, safe food storage, stock rotation and reducing waste.

Who are we looking for?

We would love to hear from learners who have:

• Good attendance, punctuality and reliability.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• A passion for cooking and developing a career in hospitality.

• The ability to listen, follow instructions and work as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

Support throughout your apprenticeship

You will receive mentoring from the workplace team and support from a dedicated Tameside College skills coach. Your skills coach will visit the workplace to carry out progress reviews and practical observations, helping you develop throughout your apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, gain a qualification and become a valued member of the team!

Interested?

For more information, call 0161 908 6768.

To apply, send your CV and a short statement explaining why this apprenticeship interests you and what you would bring to the team to Lynley at:

lynley.ashmore@tameside.ac.uk