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Bedford College apprenticeship vacancies

New opportunities added each week. Earn while you learn – take a look at the range of

apprenticeship opportunities with local employers.

http://www.bedford.ac.uk/Apprenticeships/Apprenticeship-vacancies.aspx

Many Apprenticeship schemes with national companies

are now open for applications.

Check the Apprenticeships page of Yourspace online. http://www.yourspaceonline.net/jobs__careers/apprenticeships__training_sch.aspx

Engineering Apprenticeship Programme

Business Apprenticeship – Sponsored Degree

Applications are now invited to the above programmes and will be accepted until

2nd May 2014.

For more information on each Apprenticeship including how to apply please visit:

http://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/apprenticeships.html

Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships

Now open for applications.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ontrack to apply.

Further information on the scheme can be found at:

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1086.aspx

Apprenticeships and training schemes

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Apprenticeships

For more information on each programme including locations please visit: http://www.gsk.com/uk/careers/apprenticeships.html

• Artwork and Design

• Engineering - Hertfordshire

• Information Technology - Hertfordshire • Laboratory - Hertfordshire

• Supply Chain - Hertfordshire • Manufacturing • Finance

• Packaging

Closing date: 10th March 2014 for roles based in England.

School leaver programmes:

• Commercial Development Programme

• ENSPIRE (in partnership with The Fashion Retail Academy)

• Stores Programme

If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional university route, you're in the right place. All of these programmes give you the chance to earn good money as well as challenging yourself every day and building your knowledge and experience. It could be that you'd love to play an integral role in sourcing and delivering the right products, at the price, into our stores on our Commercial Development Programme. Perhaps you've always had a passion for fashion and you'd relish the chance to work on a global brand on our ENSPIRE Programme in Partnership with the Fashion Retail Academy. Or maybe you'd enjoy being the face of Tesco, managing your teams to deliver the shopping experience for customers in our stores.

Applications are now open for 2014 intake and you can apply if you already have your results or you're confident from your mock exams that you'll get the 240 UCAS points you need. You can only apply once each

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year for these programmes, so to avoid disappointment, apply as soon as you can. For more information and to apply online please visit:

http://www.tesco-graduates.com/SchoolLeavers

Trainee roles - St Albans

We deliver creative solutions for building projects for industry, government, commercial and leisure sectors. Our building engineering specialists have expertise in structural and building services engineering, fire engineering, acoustics, facades and seismic design. We embed sustainability principles in every design.

Our Building Engineering business line is currently seeking exceptional GCSE / A Level students, to join our Trainee scheme, to be based in St. Albans. With an anticipated start date between July and September, this is an opportunity to join our growing teams, working on a wide range of local and international projects, ranging from sporting arenas, schools, leisure and holiday complexes and healthcare. Your development is monitored and progressed by supervisors and buddy's to guide you through all stages of learning. You will be attending day-release at a Further Education college to study a relevant engineering related course, which is supported and sponsored by AECOM and is a minimum of 2 years commitment. There may be the opportunity to go onto further study to enable you to be qualified to degree level and achieve Chartered Engineering Status.

Trainee salaries are typically in the range of £10,500 to £13,000 per annum.

Trainee Mechanical Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/1btngdi

Trainee Electrical Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/1dsqspp

Trainee Public Health Building Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/LT5qKz

Trainee Civil Engineer

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://bit.ly/M87nD5

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For more information visit: www.arlaeden.co.uk

Closing date: 7th

March 2014

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Summer Student Placements – Royston, Hertfordshire

Closing date: 31st March 2014

Johnson Matthey’s Emission Control Technologies business is the leading

supplier of catalytic emission control systems for gasoline and diesel powered

vehicles. In our world class Technology Centre based in Royston near

Cambridge, we develop advanced catalytic solutions using state-of-the-art

manufacturing technologies for mass-production of emission control catalysts.

We look to recruit Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Engineering students

to join our Autocatalyst Research and Development facility, to work on

important emissions related projects for the summer.

We are looking for ambitious students who wish to gain experience in a

practical and fast paced environment. You will have a hands-on approach,

strong problem solving skills, show excellent attention to detail and be able to

communicate and work closely with colleagues from across the business.

For more information and to register your interest please visit:

https://www.johnsonmatthey.jobs/site/viewvacancies.cfm?ID=366575

Work experience – Bluberi Café

We need people to help in the café with marketing, media, customer service and face painting.

Placements and Work Experience

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Part time Club Leader – Milton Keynes

Do you have a passion for helping young people to achieve and enjoy life? Do you love working with or riding horses? If so, this could be your dream job.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.ridehigh.org/

Part time Artist

To paint on to PVC. Mostly large designs for PVC Products such as

bouncy castles, soft play etc. You will need to chalk a design with ease

maybe with letters incorporated then paint.

Part time flexible hour’s approx 2 days to start. Days and times

worked can be flexible.

Please apply with CV and a design of your work.


https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=6132922

Part time Visual Assistant –

Bedford

Closing date: 10th

March 2014

You will have a creative personality and excellent communication skills. Using

your initiative you will be able to come up with effective visual solutions as well

as being able to work in an organised manner and follow specific and detailed

visual guidelines.


https://search.debenhams-jobs.com/site/viewvacancies.cfm?ID=382392

Art and Design

Animal Management and Equine

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Part time Style Consultants – Bedford

Closing date: 7th March 2014

Specsavers in Bedford are looking to recruit innovative and passionate part time

style consultants for our busy store in the Harpur Centre.

This role will involve spending time with our customers offering fashion and style

advice.

Applicants must be enthusiastic about fashion, articulate and able to communicate

with people at all levels, and an excellent team player.

Please apply in writing with your current CV to:

The store Manager/Director

Unit 1, Harpur Centre,

Midland Road,

Bedford,

MK40 1TP

Charity Telephone Fundraisers

Location: Bedford Salary: £7 p/h

Working locally in Bedford, upselling on the telephone for

charities. A variety of part time shifts are available to fit

around your studies. Interested applicants should be over 18 with

excellent customer service and communication skills.

For more information please contact Anne Bermingham on

[email protected] or 01234 328446.

Business and Finance

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TELESALES STAFF URGENTLY

REQUIRED

ARE YOU OVER 18?

DO YOU ENJOY TALKING ON THE TELEPHONE?

DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A

GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT?

PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE FOR THIS BUSY LOCAL

OUTBOUND CALL CENTRE.

INTERESTED?

PLEASE COME IN AND SEE CAROL AT BSS RECRUITMENT

ON TAVISTOCK STREET OR CALL: 271660 (01234)

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ALL APPLICANTS CONSIDERED.

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CAR OWNERS CAN EXPECT A HIGHER RATE OF PAY.

CALL TO ARRANGE AN INFORMAL CHAT

01234 273502

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Senior Administrator

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a positive and enthusiastic

team player to join our team in Sandy, Bedfordshire providing

administrative support to the management team.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with the ability to

prioritise workloads and work to multiple deadlines. Working primarily

alongside the HR Manager you will be required to provide all round

general administrative support including accurate input and maintenance

of records for staff and equipment, the arrangement of meetings and

minute taking, assisting with recruitment and new starters etc.

To be considered for this you must have previous experience within an

administrative role preferably within an HR environment, excellent written

English, a good eye for detail and be computer literate in MS Office suite

including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Benefits: Salary circa £19-21k DOE, Pension Scheme, Private Medical,

Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, 23 days holiday

plus Bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service). THSP are Investors

in People.

A full job description is available, please send requests to

[email protected]

If you are interested in applying please forward your CV to

[email protected]

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Part time Administrator

Startup company “ix47” specialising in creating Mobile apps is now

looking to recruit a part time Administrator 2 days per week.

Duties will include:

1. Maintaining a list of business expenses and communicating them

to the accountant.

2. Creating presentations for prospective clients.

3. Creating marketing materials.

4. Any other administrative tasks.

The successful applicant will also have the opportunity

to be mentored on developing mobile apps.

For further information please call 01908 888 382

To apply: Please send an email to [email protected] along with a

couple of lines on why you are interested.

The company is located in the Cranfield University Business Incubation

Centre.

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Vacancy which may be more suited to a part time student

Marketing Executive - London

Salary: £23,000

As a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, ICAEW is at

the forefront of developing products and services that allow people to do

business with confidence.

We are looking for an experienced marketing professional to raise

awareness of ICAEW, ACA and the benefits that a professional qualification

can bring to students. You will assist in the delivery and marketing of the

Business, Accounting and Skills Education (BASE) Business Game across

the UK and will organise events to promote our products. With excellent

interpersonal skills, you will develop and nurture relationships with key

stakeholder groups including career advisors and teachers to ensure that

we have prominence in campus. We are keen to encourage the new

generation of accountants to see the advantages of a career and

qualification within accountancy and you will be pivotal in marketing our

services to support the students. With great copy writing skills, you will

produce promotional copy for websites, branded literature and

communication on our relevant activity. This is a multifaceted position, so

using your understanding of the marketing mix; you will develop and

deliver an effective strategy, as you identify opportunities to promote

brand awareness.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will ideally possess a relevant

marketing qualification. With experience gained within a marketing and

event management role, you will be highly organised and methodical. You

will have a creative flair with a high standard of written English and will

have previously been responsible for copy writing and proof reading. With a

confident nature, you will be a focused individual who can present

comfortably to large groups of people. The ability to manage a variety of

projects to tight deadlines is essential.

For further information and to apply please contact Chris Fox

[email protected]

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Recruiting now for summer Play Scheme staff


The Sports Development Unit have a range of different paid positions available on our Play and Games Schemes during the school summer holiday period. Applicants must be able to commit for the full 20 days from 29th July – 23rd August 2014. Staff will work approximately 5 hours a day unless otherwise stated.

Applicants must be 18 years or over.

For more information on the roles available and to download an application form please visit:

http://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs_and_careers/current_vacancies/play_schemes.aspx

Part time Permanent and Bank Care Assistants

Various locations across Bedfordshire


https://bupa.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl

Part time Club Leader – Milton Keynes

Do you have a passion for helping young people to achieve and enjoy life? Do you love working with or riding horses? If so, this could

be your dream job.

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.ridehigh.org/

Care and Childcare

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Communicator-Guides

Do you have spare time?

Do you want to work in a caring role?

Are you interested in gaining a nationally recognised qualification working with deafblind people?

You must have empathy, patience, clear speech, BSL skills (Level 2 minimum to work with some individuals) and self

motivation.

We are currently recruiting in various areas, including Bedfordshire, to fulfil new contracts offering flexible part time

hours.

Please contact us for further information: [email protected] or 01733 746538

www.deafblind-enablement.co.uk

Office: 5 Stephenson Close, Yaxley, Peterborough. PE7 3ZP Registered No. 7480324 Tel: 01733 746538

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Part time Customer Advisers – Luton & Milton Keynes


https://kingfisher.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl

Customer Service Assistants - Bedford

We want people who are happy to chat to customers, quick to learn and used to working at pace. So you’ll always be positive and keen to do your bit for the team. For more information and to apply please visit: http://bit.ly/1j34cao

Part Time Florist

To work in our country shop Pick-a-Lily in Sharnbrook, North Beds.

There may be scope for a full time position in the near future.

We are looking for someone who is bright bubbly and enthusiastic,

that can work on their own initiative and are self motivated, but also

work well as part of a team.

Please contact Jo Jacques 07862 287725 or 01234-781441

for further details.

Construction and Building Services

Floristry

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Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following part time role:

• Beauty Therapists

• Spa Suite Concierge

For more information and to apply please visit: http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

Part time Front of House Staff - Biggleswade

Please call 01767 601502 for more details.

http://thecroftbiggleswade.com/index.htm

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Croft-Kitchen/215573958590796

Part time Food and Beverage Assistants

– The Bedford Swan

The Bedford Swan are recruiting a team of part time Food & Beverage staff for the

exciting new River Terrace, opening in April we are looking for enthusiastic

individuals who want to spend the summer by the river! The role will include food

and bar service as well as the opportunity to work on a number of events. We are

looking for customer focused individuals who can maintain a positive and calm

outlook with a desire to provide excellent customer service. Shifts will vary and will

include weekends.


http://www.bdlmanagement.co.uk/careers

Hospitality and Catering

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies

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The Green Man are looking to recruit more kitchen staff,

please contact Janine on the email above for more details.

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FANTASTIC NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR KITCHEN, BAR & WAITING STAFF!

THE GREENMAN, NR STANFORD, BIGGLESWADE

IMMEDIATE STARTS FOR CHEFS, WAITING AND BAR STAFF AS PART OF A

NEW MANAGEMENT LAUNCH!

As part of a new English heritage pub company, Willow House Inns promises to

offer you a friendly working environment, great tips and rewards and an

opportunity to develop your career with the growth of the business.

Our Old English Restaurant, delightful chalet accommodation and relaxed pub

is very popular with our patrons and as a team we deliver the highest quality

food and service in a community setting.

The team we want are;

• Passionate and involved in preparing & delivering excellent food

• Always attentive and energetic with our guests

• Knowledgeable about our business and what we offer

• Work closely as a team to make our working environment 'warm, fun and

friendly' for everyone!

You can also benefit from:

• Full Training

• Fantastic staff discount

• A great way to meet new people

• A competitive hourly rate + tips

• Hours that fit around your studies

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide suitable

and up to date I.D at first stage interview.

Come join us and start your career today!

www.letseat.at/Greenmanstanford or call Janine on 07581

009808 for more information.

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Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following part time roles:

• Executive Accommodation Housekeeper

• General Areas Cleaners

• Housekeeping Assistants

• Laundry Assistant

For more information and to apply please visit: http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/search/new

Part time crew members – Bedford Aspects

Leisure Park

http://jobs.mcdonalds.co.uk/uk/bedford-jobs

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TRACTOR DRIVERS REQUIRED FOR HARVEST WORK

Experienced tractor drivers required from July to September for 1000

ha productive arable farm in East Yorkshire.

Large, up-to-date machinery

Young workforce, good accommodation with plenty of overtime

Varied work including corn carting and cultivations

Telescopic handling certificate and current driving licence essential

Please email [email protected] or phone Sally on 01964

630303

Part time Pond Technician – Hitchin


If you like working outdoors and have a love of wildlife and nature this is the ideal job for you. We clean and maintain garden ponds of all sizes throughout Herts Beds Bucks and North London.

Working as part of a team, this is a physically demanding role and you would be handling aquatic wildlife and climbing in and out of some times slippery ponds.

This position is part time and is for a 9 month contract but could become full time for the right person. The position is available immediately.

Please send CVs and covering letter to:

Jo Pateman, Managing Director, Women with Waders, Greenside, London Road, Langley, Hitchin, Herts., SG4 7PP


https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/GetJob.aspx?JobID=5133899

Land and the Environment

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BUCKMINSTER FARMS LTD

Require

HARVEST WORK - TRACTOR DRIVERS

July - September Tractor Drivers required to work on a large arable Farm in the

East Midlands from July to September.

Main duties include Grain Carting, Cultivations and other

tractor work.

Applicants must have tractor driving experience, a UK driving

licence is required & Teleporter experience & certificates

would be helpful.

Accommodation available if required.

If you wish to register your interest please email your CV to: [email protected]

Or for Further Details Telephone:

Buckminster Farms Tel: 01476 860297, Fax: 01476 860210

Farm Office, 6 Back Street, Buckminster,

Grantham, Lincs NG33 5RS

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Bedfordia Farms Harvest Vacancies

Beginning July to mid-late September Bedfordia Farms is located in North Bedfordshire and operates a 2,000ha arable farming unit alongside a

commercial Grainstore storing 27,000mt of cereals and oilseed rape. 12,000 tonnes of this capacity is utilised by Bedfordia Farms and 15,000 tonnes are let to grain merchants- Wellgrain. The main store is based at Milton House Farm and is strategically well located close to a number of flour mills.

We are seeking a number of harvest assistants to work alongside the Grain Services team from the beginning of July to late September.

Grain plant assistant

Assisting in the day to day operation of the plant, which is capable of in-taking wheat at 300 tonnes per hour (tph) and out-loading at 160 tph. The plant has a new dryer with the facilities to dry at 100 tph. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the storage and monitoring of combinable crops. Mechanically minded and experience of operating a tele-handler and other general farm equipment preferable.

Laboratory assistants

Our TASCC accredited grain testing laboratory has facilities to analyse all of the major on-farm characteristics of wheat, barley, rape and beans, enabling us to match quality to end user requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of grain quality testing and specifications using modern pieces of equipment.

Must be flexible to work long hours when needed; have the ability to learn and replicate simple processes and to work in a logical and methodical manner. Must work well as part of a small team and have good communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply or for detailed role description please e-mail CV and covering letter to [email protected] or

[email protected] or visit our website http://www.bedfordia.co.uk/vacancies/vacancies.asp

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Part time Customer Service Advisers –Bletchley

Part time Bike Mechanic – Northampton

For more information on these roles and to apply please visit:

https://jobs.halfordscareers.com/site/jobboard_search.cfm

Sales Assistants – Bedford

To offer a fast efficient and friendly service to all customers while serving on the checkouts. Also

involves replenishing stock on the shop floor while offering a high standard of customer service and keeping the store clean and tidy at all times. Various shifts available.


http://www.qdgroup.co.uk/vacancies_lrg.asp

Retail

Motor Vehicle

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Cashiers – Milton Keynes

Our Milton Keynes warehouse is looking for students to join our busy

cashiering team. If you are over 18 and are looking for work over the

weekends then get in touch via the details below.

Successful candidates will be rewarded with competitive pay and

great opportunities.

How to apply:

• Collect an application form from Student Services - ask at the Help Desk.

• Contact Janine Marshall at Costco on 01908 285038 or 01908 285025

• Download the application form from www.costco.co.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to:

Janine Marshall

Costco Wholesale Ltd

Mandeville Drive

Kingston

Milton Keynes

MK10 0DB

Part time Sales Consultants and Stock

Room Assistants

• Milton Keynes – Kingston Retail Park • Luton - Arndale

• Bedford Interchange

For more information and to apply: http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/RetailVacanciesStores.aspx?l=mk42&jt=0

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Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services

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Special Constable Closing date: 31st March 2014

The Special Constabulary plays an important

role in providing additional officers at local events, such as

peak times on Friday and Saturday nights. People join the

Special Constabulary for many different reasons, many wanting

to give something back to the community.

Special Constables are expected to carry out the same duties

as their regular Police colleagues. They are issued with the

same uniform and equipment and are given full Police training.

You are required to volunteer for a minimum of 16 hours

per month. The initial training is carried out on Tuesday

evenings at Police HQ with three weekend training sessions.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://tri-force.tal.net/system-176/appcentre-beds_ext/candidate

Recruiting now for Easter and Summer camps

Sports instructors Recruiting now for a range of positions across a variety of sites including Bedford.

For more information on the roles and to apply online please visit:

http://recruitment.barracudas.co.uk/apply-here

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Special Constable Information Evening – Headquarters, Kempston

18th March 2014

Bedfordshire Police are currently recruiting for Volunteer Police Officer's

known as Special Constable to work alongside our Officers within

Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to carry out the role of a Police

Officer whether you would like to be a 'career' Special Constable

or you have aspirations in the future to become a full time Police

Officer.

As a Special Constable you will receive excellent training and

development to carry out the role of a Police Officer and reap the

rewards of this extremely valuable role.

If you would like more information about this role, please book a

place on this Information Evening where you will be given an insight

into the role by serving Special Constables and details of how to apply

and the recruitment process.

Please visit the website for more information:

http://bit.ly/1fAPTMx

Student World events

Meet international universities in London and Leeds

Saturday 22nd March - Emirates Stadium, London

Sunday 23rd March - Royal Armories Museum, Leeds

For more information please visit:

http://www.thestudentworld.com/

Events

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The information in this bulletin was correct and in date at the time

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