Vacancies Board

The JobWorks Vacancies Board lists current vacancies with local employers. For more information or to apply see details on each individual advert. Please note, unless otherwise stated, these are not vacancies at Kendal College and the college therefore has no control over the process of application.

If you are an employer and you would like to post your vacancy on the JobWorks Vacancies Board, contact Business Development on 01539 814718 or business@kendal.ac.uk

Company: Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Job title: Apprentice Administrator
Description of job: Exciting position for a genuine training and development opportunity within an interesting and varied organisation. Day to day duties will include (not limited to) reception duties, secretarial support, assistance with recruitment administration and other administrative duties.
Location of job: Kendal
Hours of work: Full-time, up to 35 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 01/06/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Peter Hall & Son Ltd
Job title: Business Administration Apprentice
Description of job: An assistant is required to help in a busy office. The role involves day to day administration and office duties assisting the Office Manager and Managing Director.
Location of job: Staveley, Kendal
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Samuel Gawith & Co Ltd
Job title: Snuff & Tobacco Trainee Process Worker
Description of job: Post is an opportunity to be part of a small team, to learn the art of manufacturing high quality, saleable product from raw materieals. Post would entail assistance in the preparation, production and packing of tobacco product.
Location of job: Kendal
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 01/06/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Miller Waite Ltd
Job title: Apprentice PC Technician
Description of job: Working in our dedicated build/repair facility there is the opportunity to be involved in the manufacture/repair of systems destined for local industry.
Location of job: Ulverston
Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Miller Waite Ltd
Job title: Apprentice IT Helpdesk Technician
Description of job: Our helpdesk supports local companies in the day to day use of IT equipment. This first line of support gives fast solutions to users who may need a rapid response. Communication skills are essential.
Location of job: Ulverston
Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Damson UK Ltd
Job title: Apprentice IT Support & Maintenance Engineer
Description of job: Will be reponsible for the maintenance and upkeep of several clients' business IT networks. Conducting monthly site visits and providing emergency off-site and remote support. You will be able to communicate confidentaly and have a keen interest in IT and new technology.
Location of job: Lancaster
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Sandgate School
Job title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Description of job: Sandgate School caters for students between ages 3 and 19 with a large catchment area accepting students with severe and profound needs. This work is challenging but extremely rewarding.
Location of job: Kendal
Hours of work: 32 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: The Derby Arms
Job title: Trainee Manager
Description of job: You will work closely with the GM and Assistant Manager to learn the skills needed to run a busy pub/restaurant. You will work with a fun team in upkeeping and increasing the existing reputation the pub holds.
Location of job: Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands
Hours of work: Full-time, 30-40 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: The Derby Arms
Job title: Comis Chef
Description of job: We are looking for a young enthusiastic chef who wants to work in a busy pub/restaurant, learning from an award winning experienced chef.
Location of job: Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands
Hours of work: Full-time, 30-40 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Old Kings Head
Job title: Apprentice Chef
Description of job: To prepare and cook Asian & Oriental food specialising in Thai cuisine and traditional bar snacks. Opportunity to progress to our gastronomic 20 seater restaurant preparing high end molecular gastronomic world cuisine.
Location of job: Broughton-in-Furness
Hours of work: 30+ hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Stone House Hotel
Job title: Apprentice Sous Chef
Description of job: Exciting opportunity to work in a popular and well established country house hotel in the Yorkshire Dales. You will work as part of a small team of Head Chef and another Sous Chef to maintain and exceed high level of quality at Stone House.
Location of job: Hawes, North Yorkshire
Hours of work: Full-time
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Cumbria Catering Ltd
Job title: Comis Chef
Description of job: Working in a very busy kitchen and cafe preparing and cooking breakfasts, lunches and desserts all homemade. Must have a bright, willing and can-do attitude and able to work under pressure.
Location of job: Penrith
Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Yes
For more information: For more information and to apply for this job please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. If you need help using this service please contact Sam Sargeant on 01539 814718.

Company: Lakeland Radio
Job title: Various positions available
Description of job: You'll help us get out in the Lakes and meet our brilliant listeners this summer, interview some fascinating people and get involved in all the exciting things that make Lakeland Radio the most listened to commercial radio in the South Lakes. This is a great starting point for anyone wanting to work in radio.
Location of job: Kendal
Hours of work: Weekdays and weekends, hours TBC
Permanent or temporary: Permanent/Temporary
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: No
For more information: Please e-mail photo, contact number, CV and general details to jobs@lakelandradio.co.uk

Company: Waterside Hotel
Job title: Various positions available
Description of job: Newly refurbished hotel seeks the following positions: Front of House: Reception, Housekeeping and Porters. Kitchen: Chefs, Trainees and Porters. Food and Beverage: Function, Restaurant, Bar and Night Porters. Spa: Manager and Therapists.Duty Managers and Maintenance staff
Location of job: Grasmere
Hours of work: Various
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Dependant on role
For more information: Email CV or request application form from recruitment@watersidegrasmere.com. Please state the position you would like to apply for, details of your notice period, current salary and salary expectations.

Company: Bainbridge Electrical Ltd
Job title: Trainee Office Administrator
Description of job: You will be involved with the day to day running of a busy electrical company employing twenty people. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the construction industry
Location of job: Kendal
Hours of work: Full time
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 18/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Possibly
For more information: For more information contact Sam Sargeant on business@kendal.ac.uk or to apply e-mail your CV to info@bainbridge-electrical.co.uk

Company: Eden Golf Club
Job title: Assistant Chef
Description of job: To work as part of a team or individually, have a passion for food and a first class understanding of food hygiene and safety. Level 2 certificate required
Location of job: Carlisle
Hours of work: Full time
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Possibly
For more information: Apply in writing to: The Manager, Eden Golf Club, Crosby on Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4RA

Company: Overwater Hall
Job title: Front of House staff
Description of job: Duties will include preparing the restaurant for service, serving of meals and drinks at tables and general cleaning.
Location of job: Ireby, near Keswick
Hours of work: Full time, 39 hours per week
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Possibly
For more information: For more information or to apply contact the Overwater Hall on welcome@overwaterhall.co.uk

Company: Patterdale Hall
Job title: Cook in Charge
Description of job: To take overall responsibility for the provision of catering services. Essential that applicants have previous experience in food preparation, knowledge of menu planning and a certificate in Basic Food Hygiene.
Location of job: Glenridding
Hours of work: Full time, or job share considered
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 31/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Possibly
For more information: For more details please contact Sean Duffy, Residential Manager via sduffy@patterdalehall.org.uk or telephone 01768 482233

Company: Northcote Group
Job title: Career opportunities
Description of job: As an expanding company we are continuously seeking ambitious people to work for us…we have opportunities for daytime, evening, weekend and holiday working. Let us know what hours you can work and we will see what we can do.
Location of job: We have locations in Blackburn, Whalley, Broughton near Skipton and Kirby Lonsdale
Hours of work: Flexible
Permanent or temporary: Permanent/Temporary
Closing date for applications: 30/05/12
Suitable for apprentice: Possibly
For more information: If you’re passionate, committed and professional and would like to join our existing teams, please contact Kelly Topping on 01254 826960 for an application form or forward your CV to ktopping@northcotegroup.com

If you want to know more about how Kendal College can help you if you are looking for work, call 01539 814718 or use our enquiry form.