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ARE YOU A TECH HEAD LOOKING TO CONNECT PEOPLE? Residential Field or Customer In-Home Technicians are the face of Virgin Media, visiting customers’ homes to install and repair our ground-breaking broadband, TV and home phone products. At Virgin Media, our customers expect to be dazzled! This Apprenticeship Scheme welcomes both women and men to join the frontline of one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and fun-loving companies. You’ll get the chance to travel across your region, visiting customers’ homes to install or fix their products and dazzle them with your enthusiasm. All our Apprenticeship Schemes are offered on permanent contracts. And, around 90% of apprentices stay on with us – while others will have gained transferable skills that are sought after elsewhere. Let’s talk about what you’ll be doing... Our Residential Field or Customer In-Home Technicians  connect our customers to everything that matters to them. You’ll be visiting their homes to install or repair our phone, TV and broadband products, offer advice and tips to get the most from our services, and leave them happy with our heartfelt service. You’ll be taught how to run cables properly, measure and adjust signal levels, make and change connections, configure state-of-the-art equipment and give our customers the low down on how their services work. At Virgin Media, you’ll be part of a growing business, we’ll keep growing by attracting, and keeping, customers with our sensational products, ultrafast speeds and heartfelt service. How are you going to get there? Ideally, you’ll be comfortable using cutting edge technology, enjoy solving problems (especially using your hands) and have a talent for talking to people – while a full driving license and head for heights would also be useful!   We do things a little differently here. And to make that happen our people need to be a little different too. Our people are super sharp and switched on. They are friendly, flexible and up for the challenge of satisfying our customers – that’s the deal here! So, what can we do for you? During the scheme, you’ll gain all the experience, understanding and exposure you’ll need to move onwards and upwards through our company – and we’ll pay you a decent salary with amazing benefits along the way! We’re looking for tech savvy women and men who can shine a bright light on technical gremlins, while being a brand ambassador every time they deal with our customers. In 2017, we announced our long-term vision of achieving 50/50 gender parity by 2025. It’s super-important for us to reflect equality and diversity in our workforce, especially for STEM* based subjects – and that’s why we’re encouraging men and women to hone their technical skills with us. (*STEM based subjects are those that fall under Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths disciplines)

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: Competitive Location: Nationwide  Brief Overview of the Role At Volvo we pride ourselves on producing world class vehicles with excellent performance and impeccable reliability. We train our staff to the same high standards via our Technician Apprentice Programme - considered to be the best in the industry. Apprenticeship Summary Working week Monday-Friday Total hours per week: 40.00 Expected apprenticeship duration -  48 months Possible start date - September 2018 Advanced Level Apprenticeship Areas of Responsibility Include: To work with qualified and experienced technicians learning how to repair and maintain modern trucks, buses and coaches including hybrid technology to the highest standards You will be trained how to repair, service and MOT cutting edge technology trucks, buses and luxury coaches including hybrid Working alongside a qualified technician learning how to carry out repairs according to Volvo procedures in a safe and responsible manner Accompany technicians on road tests Learn how to use computer aided diagnostic equipment and Volvo special tools safely and efficiently Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of repair Ensure that the company's time recording procedures are complied with Ensure job cards are completed accurately Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop supervisor Attend college courses regularly and achieve the standards required by the course Ensure your college portfolio and modules are completed within the required timescales Attend any technical or development training that is made available Ensure you adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy and rules Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required To attain high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided by the Dealer Point Assist with cleaning the workshop General Duties: Ensure that you conduct yourself in a business like and professional manner To work within a team and ensure the highest levels of customer care and support is delivered in a flexible service environment  Ensure that your equipment, work area and tools are kept clean and maintained reflecting the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre image of an efficient and modern retail Dealer point Desired Skills To be able to effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally To be able to adapt and take on new skills and approaches Personal Qualities Have a real interest in the retail motor industry Be willing to provide an excellent service to our customers The right attitude, determination and commitment A desire to succeed at College and in the workplace Desired Qualifications GCSE grades Grade D or above (or equivalent) or can demonstrate a reasonable level of knowledge in Mathematics, English and Science. Disability Confident Employer is not registered as Disability Confident Description Volvo is a world leading manufacturer of premium trucks, buses and coaches at the cutting edge of technology. As part of our commitment to customer service we have an on-going programme to recruit talented people with an interest in transport and engineering who we can develop via the Volvo Apprenticeship Programme and our own in house training school to become highly skilled Volvo Technicians. If you think you have the key skills, focus and commitment needed to meet our high expectations you can be assured that we will give every successful applicant all the support and training needed to be the best in the industry. Training Provider Block release at Stephenson College includes: Employer Rights & Responsibilities Functional Skills (Maths & English) Level 3 Standard HGV Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Framework Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Deadline: Ongoing  Salary: Competitive Location: Nationwide Brief Overview of the Role At Renault we pride ourselves on producing world class vehicles with excellent performance and impeccable reliability. We train our staff to the same high standards via our Apprentice Programme – considered to be the best in the industry. Apprenticeship Summary Working week Monday-Friday Total hours per week: 40.00 Expected apprenticeship duration - 36 months Possible start date - September 2018 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship Areas of Responsibility Include: Ensure customer demands are met and you use your skills to ensure the correct solution is supplied Ensure that procedures are correctly carried out for the ordering of goods and their receipt following the official Volvo process Maintain an efficient stock control system Ensure that the whole parts operations housekeeping is in good order including suggesting ideas of how to improve housekeeping within the parts department Attend any training or development activity that is made available to enable you to develop in your job Ensure the Dealer point works to the criteria laid down in the Company Health and Safety policy Ensure the company’s time recording procedures are complied with Work with all areas of the Dealer point to ensure best practice is maintained and a good working relationship is present General Duties: Work with the team to ensure a strong top team ethos (including being mentored by a fully competent individual) Support the development of character, skills, attitude and superior individual and team performance Ensure that you conduct yourself in a business-like and professional manner Assist with ensuring the parts department is run as efficiently as possible To be pro-active in a selling role Ensuring that all goods received are checked and stored accurately Desired Skills To be able to effectively communicate at all levels both written and verbally To be able to work on developing new or enhancing existing processes To be able to adapt and take on new skills and approaches Personal Qualities Have a real interest in the retail motor industry Be willing to provide an excellent service to our customers The right attitude, determination and commitment Desired Qualifications GCSE grades Grade D or above (or equivalent) or can demonstrate a reasonable level of knowledge in Mathematics, English and Science. Disability Confident Employer is not registered as Disability Confident Description As a Renault Trucks Apprentice, you are the future of our business. We will give you the skills to learn, develop and excel in your career, while you earn. Our programme has been designed to meet the needs of this ever-changing industry, from Renault Trucks workshops, which are fully equipped with the latest tools and parts, to our highly trained staff, we are committed to giving you the best start. At our state-of-the-art academy, we invest in our heavy vehicle parts and continual professional development of our training team to ensure you get the highest quality learning experience in the industry. Above all, we pride ourselves in developing people, ready for work and to achieve their ambitions. In this industry, you never stop learning, with continuous development throughout your career. Make the first step, and apply today. Training Provider Block release at Stephenson College includes: NVQ in Vehicle Parts Operations Technical Certificate Employer Rights & Responsibilities Functional Skills (Maths, English and ICT) Apprenticeship Framework Vehicle Parts Job Type: Apprenticeship

We’re offering two free, action-packed weeks of skills training, in partnership with Movement to Work, to build self-confidence and help prepare young people for work. We will give you the experience you need so you can get the job you deserve! The duration of the work experience is generally 2 weeks and during the work experience at British Gas/Scottish Gas, you will gain an awareness of our products & services and have an opportunity to spend some time with a customer services team, plus shadow engineers installing and servicing heating products and energy systems. All participants will leave armed with work experience stories to use for future employment opportunities, either with Centrica or elsewhere. What the work experience will include? 1. Site based work experience Workshops Call listening Engineer visits Facilities management (site H&S) Volunteering   2. Volunteering Planned local activities   3. Key skills development Centrica overview Workplace behaviours Communication Resilience   4. Recruitment skills Presentation skills Telephone interviews   Requirements No qualification's required. Age range for the work experience programme is 16-30. For all programmes you must not be in full time employment, education or training,  with no unspent criminal convictions. The process starts with registering for a taster day where you meet some of our team, find out more about the programme and we find out more about you. At the taster day, we will select a number of people to join the 2- week programme.