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Bedford College apprenticeship vacancies

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

Trainee Horticultural Technicians

Salary: 15,054 pa

Closing date: 28th February 2014

Each year vacancies under the Trainee Technician scheme are available for people wishing to pursue a career in horticulture by gaining practical experience. Based within the 40-acre Botanic Garden, the trainees are able to learn and perform the wide range of horticultural skills that are required to maintain a diverse collection of over 8,000 plants, which is of international importance. The scheme is demanding and is intended for those wishing to gain experience in practical horticulture, collection management and plantsmanship.

Interviews will be held in April with successful applicants starting in September 2014. For further information and to apply please look at the following links: http://bit.ly/1djLkEB and http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/2855/

Apprenticeships and training schemes

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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

Applications open later in January.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/ontrack to register your interest.

Further information on the scheme can be found at:

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

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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 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

• Advanced Apprenticeship Programme • Engineer Training Programme

Closing date for both programmes: 31st January 2014

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.nationalgridcareers.com/Development-Opportunities/

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Technical Apprenticeships

Closing date: 31st January 2014

Successful applicants will train through the WPD Technical Apprenticeship Scheme to become Craftspeople throughout the Midlands, South West and South Wales.

Craftspeople are divided into groups as follows:

• Craftsperson Overhead Lines – works on the overhead lines

which can be supported by wood poles or steel towers (pylons)

• Craftsperson Jointer – works on the underground cables

• Craftsperson Fitter – a small number of people work on switches

and transformers in our substations

Vacancy details can be found here - http://bit.ly/1ega7YZ

For further information and to apply please visit:

http://www.westernpower.co.uk/Careers/Apprenticeships.aspx

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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.

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Work experience programme

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2014

Placement period: one week in June/July - dependant on location, which include London, Cambridge, Harpenden, Hitchin, Kettering, Letchworth, Luton, Milton Keynes, St Albans, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and many more.

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.directions.org.uk/news/hsbc-work-experience-programme-open-apply-today/

Part time Telephone Interviewers

Bedford town centre office

£6.00 - £8.40 per hour inc. holiday pay. With potential to earn more

by achieving targets. Wages paid fortnightly.

No sales involved.

Flexible shifts – daytime, evening and weekends available.

Full training provided.

Call: 01234 760041 to apply

Business and Finance

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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. Excellent customer service and communication skills are

required.

For more information please contact Anne Bermingham on

annebermingham@higginsrecruitment.co.uk or 01234 328446.

Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following part time roles:

• Cash & Office Administrator

• Kitchen Administrator

• Weekend Cashier

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

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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 NICOLE AT BSS

RECRUITMENT ON TAVISTOCK STREET OR CALL:

271660 (01234)

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Part time Permanent and Bank Care Assistants

Various locations across Bedfordshire

For more information and to apply please visit:

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

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: lynn@deafblind-enablement.co.uk or 01733 746538

www.deafblind-enablement.co.uk

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

Care and Childcare

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If you are interested in becoming a Support Worker with

Walsingham please contact Karen Lawrence on 07516 691366 or by

email at karen.lawrence@walsingham.com

They have several vacancies to fill with flexible part time hours.

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Part time Medical Administrator We are now looking to recruit a Medical Administrator to join the

Medical Centre team at Woburn Forest, our new village which is due to open in spring

2014. This role will commence in March 2014.

Reporting to the Sister, you will provide all aspects of administrative support to the

Medical Centre team. You will be required to co-ordinate all admin for the department

across a diverse range of areas including organising meetings, diary management, greeting

guests and employees who visit the Medical Centre. You will deal with emergency phone

calls and co-ordinate the Company Doctor’s weekly clinic.

You will also be required to provide First Aid assistance as required, including in the

absence of the Nurse.

For more information and to apply please visit:

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

Manton Heights Care Centre – Bedford

Recruiting now for the following part time staff

• Care assistants

• Senior care assistants

NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care minimum requirement.

All posts are subject to DBS checks and successful two references.

Please call 01234 267556 for more information.

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Woburn Forest Village

Recruiting for the following part time roles:

• Beauty Therapists

• Aqua Sana Retail Assistants

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

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies

Floristry

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Hospitality and Catering

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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!

The positions we have are with immediate starts are:

Chefs (of all levels)

Waiting Staff

Bar Staff

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:

• Commis Chef/Kitchen Assistant

• Food and Beverage Assistants

• Housekeeping Assistants

• Housekeeping Assistant Supervisors

• Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor - Linen

• Housekeeping Supervisors

• Housekeeping Departmental Trainer

• Kitchen Administrator

• Kitchen Steward

• Linen Assistant

• Uniform Assistant

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

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Please also visit: http://www.traguscareers.co.uk/woburn.cfm

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Trainee Horticultural Technicians

See details in Apprenticeships and training scheme

section.

Part time Junior Gardener

Leighton Buzzard-based garden maintenance company, CLM Gardens,

is looking for someone who is taking a horticulture qualification

(ideally at level 2 or 3) and wants to supplement it with one or two

days’ work per week.

You would work in both gardens and on commercial sites and, use a

range of hand and petrol tools – experience using strimmers and hedge-

cutters would be an advantage.

The work is likely to be seasonal, but possibly on-going.

To apply please send a CV, or letter describing your skills and

experience, to: c.l.miller@btinternet.com

Closing date: 31st January 2014

http://clm-gardens.co.uk/Index.html#

Land and the Environment

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Part time Grain Services Supervisor (Maternity cover) Closing date: 24

th January 2014

Working closely with farmers and grain merchants to

deliver an excellent service, along with other tasks

associated with the arable farming business makes this role ideally

suited to someone seeking variety within their working day.

To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent

communicator with the ability to think quickly and work under

pressure. You should be good at planning daily work for yourself and

your team, but still maintain flexibility to think on your feet.

You should have practical experience of the agricultural grain industry,

preferably with grain storage/transport knowledge, although full

training will be given. You will need a high standard of verbal and

written skills and should be computer literate. This is a very varied and

interesting role working within the Farms team.

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.bedfordia.co.uk/vacancies/details.asp?id=201

Part time Customer Service Advisers – Biggleswade and Bedford

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

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

Motor Vehicle

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Part time Sales Consultants and Stock Room

Assistants

• Milton Keynes – Kingston Retail Park

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

Retail

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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

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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

Events

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

time of publication.