Apprentice Vacancies
Modern Apprenticeship funding is available for young people aged 16-19 years. Places may be available for 20+ years of age.
Modern Apprentice - Vacancies
We are seeking to employ an apprentice plumbing & heating engineer!
Successful applicant will be required to do two weeks work experience prior to
start of apprenticeship.
Job description:
General plumbing and heating maintenance repairs and servicing.
Plumbing and heating installations.
Contact Grant Gillie 07920463792 Or email: grantgillie@hotmail.co.uk
EMN Plant Ltd is a plant hire, contracting, haulage, quarry and recycling business with its main base at Sella Ness, Graven.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join our team as a MODERN APPRENTICE in BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION within our busy office at Sella Ness. The main function of this role is to support the running of an organised and efficient office, working closely alongside the rest of the office team to achieve this.
Duties will include: Dealing with mail in and emails; Answering phone calls and passing on messages; Reception duties (including greeting and looking after visitors); Organising files and records (electronic and paper based); Arranging meetings and events; Stationery stock control; Recording data in spreadsheets; Typing up letters and reports; Sales and purchase ledger invoicing.
ABOUT YOU
This role would particularly suit you if you are interested in an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while gaining valuable real-life experience in an office environment. You must have excellent communication and organisation skills as you will liaise directly with customers, suppliers and colleagues on a daily basis. You must also have excellent skills in typing and attention to detail.You should have a good range of National 4/5 qualifications, preferably including English, Maths, Administration and IT or Business.
ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP
There are two starting levels available—Level 2 or Level 3—the assessor at UHI Shetland decides which level of course is most suitable. The apprenticeship scheme can last between 1 to 2 years for each level. There is no college attendance required as you will be assessed through an E-portfolio of evidence and workplace assessments.
For full apprenticeship details, and to apply, please visit our website: www.emnplant.co.uk/vacancies
The position would suit a motivated hard working and positive person. Someone who is confident with numbers and people alike.
The successful applicant will secure a work placement to gain professional experience as they also progress through their accountancy qualifications.
Key duties and responsibilities will be:
• Maintaining high ethical standards, confidentiality and professionalism
• Working effectively within the team
• Communicating effectively with clients
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll services
• Preparing client accounts
• Completing and submitting tax returns
We are looking for a motivated individual, keen to further their qualifications, whilst working in a busy office environment. Previous experience of office work, and knowledge of spreadsheets would be an advantage but not necessary.
Desirable qualifications include N5 in Maths, English, Business Studies and Accountancy. Salary dependant on experience.
For more information contact Ben Laurenson on 01595 881166. Please send your CV to office@bmlaccounts.com
Haven't seen a vacancy that interests you?
Contact the UHI Shetland Vocational Team and learn about how you can progress your career as a Modern Apprentice.
There are various ways you can contact UHI Shetland:Complete our Contact Form located here - Contact Us
- Email apprenticeships.shetland@uhi.ac.uk
- Call us on 01595 771210
- Visit us at our UHI Shetland Vocational Team office our address is - John Goodlad Centre,
- Port Arthur, Scalloway, ZE1 0UN.
Once you contact us, we will invite you in for a chat about how a Modern Apprenticeship could work for you. If you wish, you can ask someone else to accompany you to your appointment.
We will advise you about how you might apply for apprenticeship positions and steps you can take to improve your chances of success. For further advice on applying for apprenticeship positions, please contact Skills Development Scotland Shetland Skills Development Scotland We will inform you of apprenticeship opportunities that we are aware of in your area of interest. Current apprenticeship vacancies are listed below.
We would also encourage you to contact local employers directly as they will be able to advise you of current opportunities. You will be directed to apply directly to the companies which may involve sending your Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter or applying online. The employer will decide who they want to appoint, usually by interview, and if you are selected, they will inform us. We will then arrange to meet with you and your employer and conduct an induction onto the apprenticeship programme.
Trial periods are increasingly popular for employers and potential apprentices so you can ask employers about this directly before committing to the apprenticeship.
If you are already working and your employer would support you undertaking a vocational qualification, you may be able to get apprenticeship funding.
Please contact us using any of the above methods if you need any further information.