Careers Update

New Opportunities:

Job Title: Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Employer: Tarmac
Location: Dunbar, East Lothian
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 10 June 2016
Date Posted: 1 June 2016

Job Title: IT Apprentice

Employer: QA Apprenticeships
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 29 August 2016
Date Posted: 1 June 2016

Job Title: Landscape Operative Modern Apprenticeship (x 3)

Employer: Root One East
Location: Musselburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 27 May 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Laboratory Assistant

Employer: University of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Apprentice – Car Parts Advisor / Warehousing

Employer: Remit Ltd
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Nursery Nurse

Employer: Argyle Bridge Children’s Nursery
Location: Tranent
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Salon Assistant/Apprentice

Employer: Dean Jones Hairdressing
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Panel Beating Apprentice

Employer: Arnold Clark
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship

Employer: John Lewis
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 4 June 2016
Date Posted: 26 May 2016

Job Title: Actuarial Apprenticeships

Employer: Aon
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 14 June 2016
Date Posted: 24 May 2016

Job Title: Consultancy Apprenticeships

Employer: Aon
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 14 June 2016
Date Posted: 24 May 2016

Job Title: Insurance Apprenticeships

Employer: Aon
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 14 June 2016
Date Posted: 24 May 2016

Job Title: Modern Apprentice – Business Administration (x2)

Employer: East Lothian Council
Location: Haddington
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 5 June 2016
Date Posted: 24 May 2016

Job Title: Business Administration Modern Apprentice

Employer: Scottish Water
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 6 June 2016
Date Posted: 24 May 2016

Job Title: Trainee Nursery Nurse

Employer: Fenton Barns Nursery
Location: North Berwick
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 19 May 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Plant Mechanic (Fitter)

Employer: GAP Hire Solutions
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 19 May 2016

GR Heating Ltd are looking to recruit an apprentice over the next month to start a full apprenticeship with SNIPEF in September with training provided by Edinburgh College. GR Heating carries out Domestic heating work and works with both Gas and Oil, has been established for 11 years and is expanding. Please see your Guidance Teacher if you are interested.
Financial Management Apprenticeships

Job Title: Labourer/Apprentice

Employer: Ridge Top Roofing
Location: Musselburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 13 May 2016

Job Title: Customer Operations Administrator, Apprentice

Employer: Lloyds Banking Group
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 13 May 2016

Job Title: School Leaver Internship

Employer: Standard Life
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 20 May 2016
Date Posted: 11 May 2016

Job Title: Trainee Laboratory Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Employer: The University of Edinburgh
Location: Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 26 May 2016
Date Posted: 6 May 2016

Please see the following for an information day on Getting Into Medical School on 18th June: Getting into Medical School
Clark Apprenticeships
Are you a school leaver who is genuinely motivated and interested in developing a first class career in IT? Join us and develop from scratch into a Microsoft Certified Professional. As one of Scotland’s leading Dynamics CRM and SharePoint companies, we are committed to taking on apprentices via our Microsoft Web Development route.This is a very exciting time to join CompanyNet. We have recently undergone rapid growth, and provide a nurturing and educational environment. From day one, our apprentices are assigned a dedicated ‘technology buddy’, who will help grow your career. You will also be in close contact with the entire team to help develop your soft skills.We take our apprenticeship scheme very seriously, and were named Apprentice Employer of the Year 2015 among Scotland’s mid-sized companies. Interested in getting involved in our apprenticeship programme? Visit http://www.company-net.com/graduate-and-apprenticeship-recruitment/ for more information.

Job Title: Retirement Account Apprentice

Employer: Lloyds Banking Group
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 19 May 2016
Date Posted: 6 May 2016

Job Title: Building Engineering Services Apprentice

Employer: Carillion Services
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 6 May 2016

New Foundation Apprenticeships at Edinburgh College (held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons)

Financial Services – open to 5th and 6th years, as it is only a one year programme, applicants need to have Nat 5s and working towards Highers (6 taught Units and 3 VQ units) Contact :- anne.ferrier@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
IT Digital Media – Open to 4th, 5th and 6th year – Working towards Nat 5s and Highers for further information – Contact:- sam.blyth@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Civil Engineering – As above, Nat 5 in Maths would be an advantage or working towards this level. For further information contact:- Juliet.Harkin@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Travel expenses for these courses will be covered by the college. Students will be given money for bus passes etc. Application process extended till the end of May.

Speak to your Guidance Teacher or Ms Gillies PT Pupil Support for more information.

Apprenticeship Vacancies in East Lothian

Please see direct link to vacancies in East Lothian.
We also send out a weekly subscriber update with all our latest vacancies throughout Scotland. Please advise any students who may be interested in receiving this update to register via this link

Job Title: IT Repair Apprentice

Employer: Remade in Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 3 May 2016

Job Title: Crew Member

Employer: McDonalds
Location: Dunbar, East Lothian
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 3 May 2016

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship in Business Services

Employer: NHS Scotland
Location: Scottish Health Service Centre (SHSC), Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 6 May 2016
Date Posted: 29 April 2016

Job Title: Trainee Searcher (Modern Apprentice) – Business Admin

Employer: Millar & Bryce Limited
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 29 April 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Automotive Technician

Employer: London Taxis and John Paton & Son
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 29 April 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Hairdresser

Employer: Angus Gordon Hairdressing
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 26 April 2016

Job Title: Retail Assistant (part-time)

Employer: PRIMARK
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 14 April 2015

Job Title: Crew Team Member (full-time/ part-time)

Employer: Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 14 April 2015

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship Bookkeeper

Employer: Lothian Accountancy & Bookkeeping Services
Location: Prestonpans
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 14 April 2015

The Engineering Foundation Programme is a college based programme at Edinburgh College, Dalkeith and the pre-cursor to our Craft Apprenticeship Programme. Every year we are able to offer the top performing students from this programme direct employment as an apprentice with ScottishPower. This programme is open to 16 – 19 year olds with National 4s or 5s and the students work towards a NC Level 5 in Electrical Engineering, get employer-led technical training and also get paid a sponsorship fee every month of £200. The closing date of applications for Scottish Power Engineering Foundation Programme unit is the 29th of April.

For more information on the programme, please visit the website: http://www.scottishpower.com/pages/engineering_foundation_programme.asp

Job Title: Trainee Chef

Employer: Maitlandfield Hotel
Location: Haddington
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 19 April 2016

Job Title: Spray Painting Apprentice

Employer: Arnold Clark
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 19 April 2016

Job Title: Panel Beating Apprentice

Employer: Arnold Clark
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy detail
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 19 April 2016

Job Title: Scientific Services – Microbiology Modern Apprentice

Employer: Scottish Water
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 1 May 2016
Date Posted: 19 April 2016

Job Title: Engineering Waste Water Networks – Modern Apprentice

Employer: Scottish Water
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 1 May 2016
Date Posted: 19 April 2016

Past:

Job Title: Apprentice Hairdresser

Employer: Angus Gordon Hairdressing
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 30 March 2016

Job Title: Culinary Apprentice

Employer: Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Location: Edinburgh (Dalmahoy)
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 30 March 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Technician

Employer: Volvo Trucks
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 22 April 2016
Date Posted: 30 March 2016

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Employer: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 30 March 2016

Job Title: Apprenticeship Programme

Employer: National Tyres and Autocare
Location: Haddington and Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 3 June 2016
Date Posted: 23 March 2016

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Job Title: Spray Painting Apprentice

Employer: GTG Training
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given

Job Title: Apprentice Mechanic

Employer: GTG Training
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 17 March 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Service Technician

Employer: Western VW
Location: Edinburgh West
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given

Please find link for an: Apprentice Chef Opportunity in Edinburgh
See the attachment for trainee and apprenticeship information: Careers Evening 22nd March 2016
Apprentice Gas Engineer

East Lothian Council: Construction apprenticeships – advance notice

East Lothian Council will be recruiting the following apprentices in March 2016:

Apprentice Electrician x 2; Apprentice Joiner x 2; Apprentice Plumber x 2; Apprentice Painter x 2

Applications will be advertised on My Job Scotland Website on Friday 4 March with a closing date of Sunday 20 March www.myjobscotland.gov.uk. This vacancy is open to people who are leaving school this summer.

Modern Apprentice Business Admin
Modern Apprenticeships at Edin Castle
RBS Apprentice Insight Day: RBS Edi Insight

Job Title: Junior Web Developer

Employer: CompanyNet
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Job Title: Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Employer: Aston Martin
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Chef

Employer: Maxies Bistro
Location: Edinburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Job Title: Trade Business Services Apprenticeship

Employer: Howdens Joinery
Location: Musselburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: Not given
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Job Title: Apprentice Sales Assistant

Employer: Savers
Location: Musselburgh
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 14 March 2016
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Job Title: Modern Apprenticeship Business Administration

Employer: SQA
Location: Shawfair, Danderhall
Details: Vacancy details
Closing Date: 22 May 2016
Date Posted: 25 February 2016

Career Opportunities

Please see the following flyer regarding a Technologies Event at RBS on Friday 29th January: RBS Technology Showcase Event – Apprentices

Please see the following for a Catering Assistant vacancy in Dunbar: https://www.edubuzz.org/careers/2016/01/04/catering-assistant-dunbar/

The following link gives students information on air cabin crew jobs with Thomson Airways: http://tuijobsuk.co.uk/job-details.php?nPostingTargetID=11547

Information on the EDF energy apprenticeship scheme: An Introduction to HMS Sultan and EDF Energy Apprentice Case Study

Please see the attached for information on the Scottish Space School 2016 Scottish Space School 2016. Can we ask students to let Guidance know if they are applying.

Please see the following link for Apprenticeship opportunities in Scotland: Apprenticeships in in Scotland

Oatridge Campus Schools Taster Day

Are you interested in working in the rural skills/land-based industries sector? Oatridge College is having a Taster Day on Thursday 18^th February 2016 where students will get a hands-on experience of what the college has to offer.

If you are interested, see Ms Gillies in the Pupil Support Office for more information.

Workshop for those aspiring to study Medicine, Nursing or any other Health Science

The event will take place at Edinburgh Napier University’s Sighthill Campus on 20 November 2015. The event is free to attend, but requires registration. The event begins at 4.10pm (doors open from 3.45pm) and will finish by 6.00pm. Refreshments will be provided.

To register for this event, please follow this link – http://www.sparqs.ac.uk/event-detail.php?event=76

Opportunities:

Please see the following for a great Modern Apprenticeship Scheme for S4-6 students. http://www.selex-es.com/international-presence/uk/careers-2/apprenticeships/2016-apprenticeships

Student Leaders for the Gordonstoun International Summer School: Applications are now open for the above positions. The dates are 7/07/16 – 1/08/16 or 14/07/16 – 8/08/16. This is a residential position; all board and lodgings will be provided and a reasonable amount of laundry done. You will also receive £265 as an allowance. Please see Lesley Gillies for more details if you are available and interested.

Please contact the following number for a Cleaning Job opportunity: 07701 075 698

Modern Apprentice Business Administration (HR) – this position is only open to young people aged between 16 and 19 years of age who reside in East Lothian. Please see: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-lothian-council/jobs/modern-apprentice-business-administration-hr-32475

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