Apprentices are employed on a full time, fixed-term contract attending day release training studying industry recognised AAT qualifications. The role may either be within one or may rotate through various functions of the Finance Department such as:
Management Accounting
Income & Costing
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Financial Services
Financial Accounting and Cashiers
Training:
Training will be provided in partnership with First Intuition in Manchester who provide high quality and tailored training
You will be attending one day a week tuition towards the AAT Level 3 qualifications at our modern city centre training centre and will be supported by a dedicated skills and development coach throughout your programme
You will also follow our Impact Skills programme to help you build the professional skills you need to support you in building your career in finance
Training Outcome:
On completion successful candidates could have the opportunity to continue to higher level apprenticeships studying the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) and ultimately undertaking a professional accounting qualification
Employer Description:The NHS has a multi-billion pound budget to deliver an efficient, modern, safe and effective healthcare service to patients. Constantly striving to make efficiency savings there is a need for a workforce empowered to deliver the NHS of the future putting the patient at the heart of how care is organised.
Almost 2 million people make up the NHS workforce with over 350 different careers being split into 15 categories, one of which encompasses those who work in Finance. In England there are over 16,000 staff working in this area of which 2,700 are in the North West.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Reliable and Punctual,Good Interpersonal Skills,Professional attitude....Read more...
Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping and sanding; removing old wallpaper and loose paint, repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery by applying fillers/ sealant
Prepare and sand surface for application of decorative product
Applying protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer and/ or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of the buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines
Apply paint or other materials such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls
Cleaning equipment, paint mixing area and work area
Ensuring the use of dust sheets to protect areas from dripping paint and other mess
Liaise and work with all other trades as required
Adhere to health and safety regulations
Training:
You will attend college one day a week and work on site for 4 days a week throughout your apprenticeship programme
Training Outcome:
Once the apprenticehsip programme is completed succesfully applicants will become a qualified painter & decorater to secure full time employment
Employer Description:Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people.
But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings.
The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.Working Hours :08:00-16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00-15:30 Friday.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Manual dexterity,Good timekeeping....Read more...
Assist with subcontract procurement and accounts
Assist with tender analysis
Assist with site re-measures
To help with external valuations and cash flow procedures
Assist with take offs
To ensure optimum profit margin
To ensure timely settlement of final account
To interact with site personnel and ensure good lines of communication are maintained during the project
Assist surveying team with general contract administration
Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
Helping to manage any contractual disputes
Providing assistance and advice to project teams on contractual, financial and commercial issues
Monitoring and controlling the preparation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR’s) and quarterly reviews and ensuring these are produced to company standard
The preparation of monthly contract review summaries including financial forecasts to completion
Ensuring timely settlement of final accounts
Financial management of subcontract supply chain
Ensuring projects are delivered to budget
Helping to develop the regional supply chain
Training:
Complete Level 4 (HNC) Quantity Surveying Technician qualification in Year 1 and 2.
Progress onto the BSc (Hons) Construction Surveyor Degree in year 3
You will attend Salford University one day a week for 5 years
Training Outcome:
After successful completion of the BSc Construction Quantity Surveyor you will be become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor
Employer Description:Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people.
But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings.
The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Support the Estimating team in carrying out their duties
Coordinate and manage the process of supplier enquiries through the Conquest Estimating system.
Maintain the register of all enquiries as sent and received
Maintain Pre-Contract supply chain database of supplies
Measurement and pricing of bills of quantities using Conquest estimating software
Assist with cost planning of projects from initial feasibility to contract
Support the wider Preconstruction Team when required
Carry out general administration associated with tender preparation and submission
Good verbal communication skills for interaction with internal and external team
Working with key pre-construction contacts from within the Pre-Contract Team; Bid Managers, Bid Writers, Estimators, Planners and other technical experts
Training:
Complete Level 4 (HNC) Quantity Surveying Technician qualification in Year 1 and 2.
Progress onto the BSc (Hons) Construction Surveyor Degree in year 3
You will attend Salford University one day a week for 5 years
Training Outcome:
After successful completion of the BSc Construction Quantity Surveyor you will be become a fully qualified Estimator
Employer Description:Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people.
But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings.
The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Your main role will be assisting other members of staff as required and to learn about all aspects of the retail travel industry duties will include:
Meeting and greeting our customers
Delivering five-star customer service
Marketing including social media and window displays
Dealing with incoming and outgoing administration
Updating customer files
Selling foreign exchange
Matching customer needs and advising customer on their holiday arrangements
Selling travel and related products to customers
Training:Travel Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
The apprenticeship programme will consist of:
A fully embedded induction programme delivered by the employer and training provider
Allocation of a training provider coach/tutor who will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis
Off-the-job education, training and on-line learning provided by the provider at one of our training centres or at employer’s premises
On the job training delivered by the employer
Quarterly formal progress review meetings with the providers coach/tutor and employer
The Apprenticeship structure:
The apprenticeship standard has two parts:
The Learning Journey - this incorporates the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential to the role, employer and industry
Functional Skills - This part of the programme provides those apprentices who have not achieved GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths the opportunity to gain a qualification in English and mathematics. Those candidates that have achieved GCSEs or equivalent in these subjects may be exempt from taking Functional Skills
Specific technical knowledge and skills training is provided by the employer. During the learning journey, apprentices will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate they have developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for the role and this portfolio will support the end-point assessment
The training and development delivered by the employer and provider will ensure the apprentice has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours to be able to complete their end-point assessment
The End-Point Assessment – this takes place at the end of the programme and consists of the following:
Professional Discussion
Multiple choice knowledge test
My Journey - Showcase
Training Outcome:
Many of our Althams Travel management team started their career as an apprentice and have progressed in a job they love
Althams Travel invest in our apprentices and grow and progress within the company and are encouraged to reach their full potential
Employer Description:By offering our customers a fully independent service, we endeavour to find you the most comprehensive holiday deals available from leading holiday companies, as well as offering you impartial advice from our team of experienced branch or telephone sales advisors.
‘Best Large Agency’ Northwest England & North Wales Agent Achievement Award Winners 2021AAA
‘Best Large Agency’ North West England & North Wales in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022.Working Hours :Monday - Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 2 days off during the week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Friendly,Enthusiastic,Motivated,Desire to learn....Read more...
As one of our Graduate Commercial Analysts, you’ll be doing way more than just number crunching. You’ll be using data to tell a story, make recommendations on what we do and really get to see the impact you’ll make on the business. We’ll start you off on a salary of £29,000, and thanks to our dedicated graduate development pathway and the structured timelines in place - within 36 months you could be a Senior Analyst and earning over £40,000!
You’ll have the perfect balance between on-the-job training from our team of experts, and external study support to gain a renowned CIMA qualification. It’s the perfect combination of accounting, finance and management - so you’ll be fully equipped with all the skills and techniques needed to set you up for success.
Our people are our superpower, and we’re unstoppable when we’re together! We want your ideas to flow, and what better way to make that happen than being based onsite, 5 days a week, where our culture fuels creativity, collaboration and growth. If a £1 bet in the pub between two friends can become the UKs most trusted electrical retailer, imagine what else can be achieved when we we’re together!
Look at a range of data that will help drive commercial decisions across the business, such as sales and margin benefits or cost efficiencies
Work closely with our trading teams to provide insight on sales drivers, profitability, pricing and product range
Analyse and influence the performance of our customer proposition, making sure our services and delivery are best in class for both customers and the business
Study towards your CIMA qualification, applying learnings in your day-to-day role supported with a structured training plan
Gain exposure to our P&L and see first-hand how the insights you provide impact a billion-pound business
Develop strong relationships with different AOers across the business up to senior levels
Learn all about the visualisation tools in our industry and help the team to develop brilliant reports for the whole team to use
Training Outcome:Opportunity for a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship providing both the apprentice and the company are the right match for each.Employer Description:When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).
We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Strong analytical skills,Experience of using Excel,Collaborative skills,Great relationship building....Read more...
Provide 1st Line support on the service desk, ensuring all tickets, incidents and service requests are correctly logged.
Dealing with internal IT support, supporting staff and customers with office 365, outlook, internal LAN/ network.
Working with our other internal systems and platforms.
Perform route cause analyses on issues and where appropriate investigate reasons and feed back to the team.
Offering support and guidance to users in the use of the company’s bespoke business applications and liaising with our in-house maintenance team.
Working as part of a team and feeding back to line Manager.
Taking calls and responding to emails.
Training Outcome:
The company may offer a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:About us: We are Cleartech Communications Ltd. Our Head Office is based in Bolton, Lancashire. We operate a UK-wide network and have UK based Customer Service & Customer Support teams.
Our aim is to supply our customers with market-leading hardware, innovative systems and software to develop a robust, resilient and bespoke communications solution. We are passionate about streamlining and simplifying business telecoms.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Full time, permanent.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,willingness to learn,Technical mindset....Read more...
You will be assisting the office team including the sales team, accounts, directors PA and Directors with:
Sales paperwork
Customer handover documentation
Designing of solar PV systems on an online portal, and liaising with customers
Booking appointments either by email or phone
Collating receipts and invoices, filing paperwork
Taking minutes for any meetings
Creating marketing content for social media platforms
Any other duties as required, not listed above
Training:The training will take place entirely in the workplace, with support from an assessor from Wigan & Leigh College.
There will be a required to undertake college work using 20% of the working week.Training Outcome:Completion of the apprenticeship will lead to full time employment.Employer Description:Nightingale Electrical are Electrical contractors and renewable installation specialists. We operate across the whole of the UK and have been in business since 2011 and continued to grow to where we are today in our offices in Blackrod. We are a family-run business with good staff retention. We have a big open-plan office with a small accounts office. We like our staff to all work together and interact to ensure a positive working environment.Working Hours :Monday – Friday: 9am-4pm (30 minute unpaid lunch).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
• Support, develop and implementing marketing strategies.• Represent Digital Cloud UK at local networking events and clubs, building and maintaining professional connections.• Assist in creating content for social media, blogs, and newsletters to engage and inform clients.• Provide excellent customer service, responding to client enquiries in a friendly, professional manner.• Help manage Digital Cloud UK's online presence, including website updates and digital content creation.• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing efforts.• Participate in training sessions to develop industry knowledge and marketing skills.Training:Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.Training Outcome:The company may offer a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:At Digital Cloud UK, we pride ourselves on delivering products that live up to our promises. We are dedicated to providing world-class support to ensure that your experience with our technology is nothing short of exceptional.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am-5pmSkills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Creative,Graphic design,Confident,Critical thinking....Read more...
Provide first-line IT support via phone, email, and remote assistance
Troubleshoot and resolve Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and other IT-related issues
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and resolutions in our ticketing system
Escalate complex issues to second-line support when required
Proactively identify and suggest improvements in IT processes and customer environments
Spot opportunities for additional services or upgrades and communicate them to the sales team
Work efficiently under pressure, prioritising tasks to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
Learn and adapt to new technologies and methods of working
Training:
Information communications technicianLevel 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills
Training Outcome:
The company may offer a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:At Digital Cloud UK, we pride ourselves on delivering products that live up to our promises. We are dedicated to providing world-class support to ensure that your experience with our technology is nothing short of exceptional. The best part? You can enjoy all these benefits without breaking the bank.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative,Proactive....Read more...
You will undertake a series of work placements within our production facilities in Westhoughton, Bolton and on-site, working alongside experienced engineers, to gain all-round experience within the door industry.Training:You will follow our own in-house training programme, as well as studying towards achieving a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship and completing a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations.
Most of your time will be spent gaining practical experience, although you will be required to attend classroom-based workshops.Training Outcome:At the end of the apprenticeship programme, subject to progression and the needs of the business, there will be the opportunity for continuing employment as an Assistant Engineer within one of our specialist divisions, to gain further experience before progressing on to become a Lead Engineer in your own van.Employer Description:As one of the largest independent industrial door companies in the UK, BID Group have been providing service, repair and installation solutions for all types of industrial doors, loading bay equipment, high speed doors, automatic doors, gates, barriers and turnstiles across the country for over 35 years.
With depots strategically located across the UK providing national coverage, and a network of over 60 mobile teams, we continue to strive to deliver the same uncompromising quality that has helped build our brand reputation and retain a strong portfolio of clients that includes many of the best-known UK brands.
We understand that our people are key to our success and are looking for the best people to help us to continue with our record growth.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, times to be confirmed. Must be willing and able to work overtime.Skills: Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
