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We are a family run wholesaler, based in Windermere and are now recruiting for the following position:

Cash & Carry OperativeMain responsibilities are operating the till and assisting customers in our busy cash & carry shop as well as ensuring stock is replenished and rotated correctly.

Candidates must be conscientious, have a very keen eye for detail and ideally come from a fresh fruit and veg or catering background. Retail experience is desirable. You must be able to work well under pressure and be very customer focused and have a bubbly and cheerful personality.

This position is part time to cover Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 1pm plus additional days to suit business needs.

We offer good rates of pay plus extra benefits.

Please send your CV to jobs@wmcclure.co.uk

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a five star, family-run hotel near Windermere, with a great

team and a friendly environment. We are recruiting: HOUSEKEEPERS | DEPUTY HOUSEKEEPEREXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

WAITING STAFF | ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGERCall us or email to find out more.

careers@thegilpin.co.uk | 015394 88818 | thegilpin.co.uk | Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Crook Road, Near Windermere

NOW RECRUITING

Ben Harrison Ltd, Windermere

General Builder (Sub-contractor)Experience in stonework preferred

Good rates of pay

Phone Ben on 07967 653 875

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Kirkby Lonsdale Office

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic person to join the team in our busy office in Kirkby Lonsdale. We expect the successful candidate to have a strong sense of customer care and excellent interpersonal skills, along with good computer literacy and a helpful telephone manner. The position is full time, including alternate Saturdays.

For more details please email: support@hackney-leigh.co.uk

Closing Date: 20 / 03 / 2020

Central Lakes Medical GroupAmbleside

Part Time Admin Assistant

We are looking for an addition to our very busy administration team.

24 hours required between Monday and Friday with a need for flexibility. Initial 6 month fixed-term contract with a view

to discussion and review and potential further contract renewal after this period.

The role is demanding and amongst other skills you must be a good communicator, be computer literate and have an understanding of what it is to work in environment where

confidentiality is vital.

Previous experience in a surgery is not necessary as full training on all aspects of the role will be given.

Remuneration to be discussed.

For more information or to apply with a CV and covering letter please contact Amy at amy.wood@gp-a82005.nhs.uk

Property Cleaners Windermere Marina Village are recruiting property cleaners for

holiday properties in Bowness on Windermere.

Working Mondays and / or Fridays, from 10am to approx 3pm, this is an employed position - all cleaning products provided - no

travel or laundry necessary.

Excellent rates of pay per property, average £50 to £60 per day plus holiday pay and pension.

For further details or to apply call Hannah on 015394 46551 or email hannah@wmv.co.uk

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Freda & Ray is a new cafe in Grasmere and we’re now recruiting for the following positions:

• Chef/Cook• Front of House

• Kitchen AssistantFull time & part time positions available. All wages exceed National Living Wage.

To apply, please send your CV to: info@chestnutvilla.com

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFFFull / part time, £7.50/8.50 per hour depending

on experience

FULL TIME KITCHEN PORTERExcellent pay, friendly team

CHEF DE PARTIEExcellent pay, friendly team

BREAKFAST CHEFExcellent pay, to work Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

Live in accommodation available, staff discount and staff meals included.

Please contact us by email:thealbertbowness@hotmail.co.uk

Or phone 015394 43241 and ask for Andrew or Charlie

Part-time Housekeeper/Front of House Assistant

The Malabar is an award-winning family-run guesthouse with 6 rooms near Sedbergh and we are looking for an

experienced and enthusiastic person to join us, managing housekeeping of the rooms followed by afternoon and early

evening front of house duties.

Working days will be midweek.

We offer excellent rates of pay and a beautiful environment in which to work. Immediate start.

Please send your CV to info@themalabar.co.uk or contact Fiona on 07393 687790

After a successful refurbishment & extension in 2016 this busy village pub & Cumbrian Life finalist is recruiting for:

Chef & Front of House (Possible key holder position)

Weekly pay, tip share, meals on duty, fun team environment.

Check us out online at www.hareandhoundslevens.co.uk and why not check out our fab reviews on Tripadvisor! If you fancy

coming to join our lovely team then pop in, give us a call or email your CV to becky@hareandhoundslevens.co.uk

for the attention of Becky or Yvonne.

Thanks - and look forward to meeting you!

Hawkshead

Head ChefExperienced individual required to oversee all aspects of the

running of our kitchen whilst producing quality, imaginative pub food with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.

We are looking for a flexible and pleasant personality, with the ability to work under pressure and enjoy an environment that

can at times be stressful.

We have a small friendly team here and this will be a great long-term opportunity for the right person.

Please send CV and cover letter to apply:The Kings Arms Hotel, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NZ

info@kingsarmshawkshead.co.uk

015394 36372

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Looking for a career where you feel valued and can make a real difference to someone?

If you are a people person, we want to hear from you. Cumbria View are recruiting Care and Support Workers in

Kendal. Excellent rates of pay, paid travel time and mileage. No experience required as we provide full training.

Contact us on 01539-735694 or email admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk to learn more,

or visit www.cumbriaviewcare.co.uk

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• Suicide is at its highest level since 2002 with 6,507 deaths recorded in 2018.• In Cumbria, on average, one person dies per week as a result of suicide.• Lancashire and South Cumbria had the 4th highest suicide rate in the country in 2014-2015.• Worldwide government targets are to reduce deaths by suicide by 10% by 2021.

We are recruiting Volunteers to work on a 1 - 1 basis with clients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings. The commitment is for a couple of hours a week for 6 months. Full training and support is given and travel expenses paid.

We are also building a team of Community Fundraising Volunteers. They will be crucial in helping to raise vital funds in our local area for local people affected by suicide in any way.

If you are interested in finding out more about either volunteering role, please call Freddie on 07568 704 638, email

us at hello@actionforwellbeing.uk or message us via our website www.actionforwellbeing.uk or Facebook page.

Action for Wellbeing exists to reduce the number of suicides in South Cumbria and North Lancashire, to provide support to those considering suicide, and to those bereaved by suicide.

Full time ApprenticeA fantastic opportunity to join the team at

AKD Fire & Security Ltd in Kendal.

The candidate must be keen and willing to learn with good communication skills, customer focused and

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Send your cv to alan@akdfiresecurity.co.ukReliable Cleaners required to join our

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Interview tips and techniques: Now you’ve got an interview and of course you’re nervous, everyone is, so here’s a few interview tips to get you through.

I’ll start with the obvious; do a dry run beforehand if you can, get there early and dress smartly but make sure it’s comfortable – you want to be focusing on the interview not your painful new shoes.

Do your research. In this day and age there is absolutely no excuse for not researching the organisation beforehand. I recently conducted 5 interviews in a day and 3 of the candidates had done no research, didn’t understand the issues we were currently facing and didn’t get the job.

Think about your body language; firm handshake, smile, eye contact. When you sit down don’t perch on the edge of the chair and watch out for fidgeting. When I’m nervous I fiddle with my bracelet and rings, but at least I’m aware of that and can control it. What are your nervous tics?

Don’t twist questions. You may not like the question but tough, it’s been asked, don’t twist it and give a different answer instead.

Most employers these days ask “Behavioural Questions” which focus on drawing out examples of things you’ve done. For example “Can you tell me about a time when you’ve had to deal with an angry customer?” Before your interview go through the job description and think of an example you could use for each bullet point.

Take in an interview pack. In all my years I’ve only ever known of 1 interviewer objecting to this. It’s an interview not a memory test so take in a copy of your CV, the job description, an example of some research you’ve done on the organisation and maybe a certificate or 2 to prove your qualifications. Don’t go over the top – just enough to let them know how seriously you’re taking this.

Focus on ‘I’ and try to avoid ‘we’. You want to make it very clear to the interviewers what you personally have achieved. By all means mention your team but don’t down play your role in it.

Think of some good questions for them at the end, 2 or 3 should do it. “How will my performance be measured?”, “How has the vacancy arisen?”, “How is the department viewed by the rest of the organisation?” and “Are there any concerns you have that I could clear up?” are all pretty good and should impress.

At the end thank them for their time and clarify the timescales. Remember to update them if any of your contact details have changed.

Send a follow up thank you letter or email reiterating your suitability for the role.

Beth Pipe is a Learning and Development Professional and freelance writer. You can follow her at @cumbrianrambler on Twitter.

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