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
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- Scalloway Meat Co. - Modern Apprenticeship Trainee Chef
- EMN Plant - Modern Apprenticeship in Business & Administration
- Frankies Fish and Chips - Modern Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery
- Station Garage - Modern Apprenticeship in Administration
Modern Apprenticeship Trainee Chef
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Chef (age 16 or over) to join our small Commercial Catering Team producing pies, ready meals and Food to Go daily, Monday to Friday.
The successful applicant will learn all aspects of our catering operation, and will play their part in delivering consistently high quality products for our customers.
The successful applicant will be supported by the other Team members, and will in turn play their part in delivering good quality food daily.
As part of the role, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to enrol on a Cookery Apprenticeship course at UHI Shetland, leading to SCQF Level 5 in Professional Cookery.
Interested? For more information or to apply, email mail@scallowaymeat.co.uk or phone us on 01595 880624.
Closing Date: To be decided.
Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
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 messag-es; 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 spelling.
You should have a good range of National 4/5 qualifications.
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 attend-ance 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
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon on Monday 29 April
Modern Apprenticeship Professional Cookery
INTERESTED IN COOKING?
We have an opportunity to earn while you learn!
Frankie's Fish and Chips are looking to recruit an Apprentice to join our small catering team in Brae.
The successful applicant will undertake the SCQF Level 5 SVQ in Professional Cookery with UHI Shetland whilst learning practical skills alongside our friendly and experienced team.
The SVQ is fully funded by us and apprenticeship rates will apply.
Visit our website at www.frankiesfishandchips.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
Contact us for further information and an application form by email at:
management@frankiesfishandchips.com or for further information on the role call John on 01806 522700.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date: To be decided.
Modern Apprenticeship Administration
Station Garage was established in 2000 and is a Vauxhall franchise dealer part of Jim's Garage (Shetland) Ltd. We offer services in the motor industry which includes vehicle sales, service/repairs and parts.
We have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join our office based in North Road, Lerwick. The successful applicant would be working as part of our administration team dealing with tasks such as customers queries, reception duties - dealing with incoming calls, filing, cashbook, sales/purchase ledger invoicing.
This is a great opportunity to study whilst gaining valuable office based experience. The candidate would undertake Business Administration SVQ Level 2 - 3 with UHI Shetland. An indication of qualifications - CV, previous exam results or prelim results would be required.
Please email salesadmin@stationgarage.shetland.co.uk to find out more information or send CV.
Closing Date: To be decided.
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.