Vacancy Description
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking person to join our Commercial team in Tamworth.

This position offers a real opportunity to develop your current skills and learn valuable new ones.

You will report directly to the Sales Director. Duties will eventually include:
• Compiling product costings using bespoke IT systems, spreadsheet and word processing packages.
• Issuing sales quotations to customers.
• Issuing requests for quotations to suppliers of components and services.
• Administration and liaison activities related to the above.

Employer Description
Manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and similar products for the UK and global transport and other markets (e.g. buses, trains, off-road vehicles etc).

Working Week 37 hrs. Mon-Thurs 8.15am to 4.45pm, Fri 8.15am to 1.15 pm

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College including;
• EDI NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business Administration
• EDI Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Administration
• EDI Key / Functional Skills

Skills Required
Good numeracy, written skills and keyboard skills.

Qualifications Required
Min 3 GCSE A-C grades (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic, good work ethic and able to demonstrate common sense

Important Other Information
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Future Prospects
Apprenticeships are intended to convert to permanent/full time posts.

Reality Check
Busy office environment

Additional Application Form Question - 1
What attracts you to a commercial role in manufacturing?
Additional Application Form Question - 2
Which personal qualities do you possess which will help you to be successful?

Vacancy Description
Working in a busy high street cafe, key Responsibilities include:
• Plate food to be served to customers
• Provide excellent customer service
• To professionally serve customers
• To use till apparatus correctly and efficiently
• To use quality customer service when taking orders from custom
Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College and to include:
EDI Level 2 NVQ in Hospitality & Catering
EDI Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hospitality & Catering
EDI Level 1 Key Skills
Skills Required
Good customer service skills

Qualifications Required
A-C grades at GCSE in English and Maths or equivalents

Personal Qualities
Friendly manner
Hard worker

Important Other Information
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Future Prospects
A permanent new role will be available if candidate performs well

Additional Application Form Question - 1
Why do you wish to work in the Hospitality & Catering sector?

Additional Application Form Question - 2
Do you have any previous employment and if so why did you leave that employer?

Exciting opportunity to work for an established business specialising in the delivery of railway sector health and safety training. You will be working as an administrator in a busy office.

Vacancy Description
Duties to include:

• Handling customer enquiries by telephone
• Data Entry
• Organise training materials
• Confirm client bookings
• Verification of learning materials
• Inspection / auditing
• General office duties
Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College and to
include:
EDI NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business Administration
EDI Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Administration
EDI Key Skills

Skills Required
We require an enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills who is able to work accurately to deadlines.
Personal Qualities
We require a professional person who is flexible and willing to go the extra mile. You should be of smart appearance, a good time keeper with a positive attitude.

Important Other Information
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices is £2.60 per hour from October 2011. The rate from 1st October 2012 is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Future Prospects
Develop with the management of training delivery and management of programmes

Reality Check
Due to the rural location of this Employer we would encourage applications from candidates who have their own transport, if you intend on using public transport, can you please ensure that you have checked the local bus/train routes before you apply for this role.

Working week - 37.5 hrs. 8-5 Mon - Fri

Vacancy Description
The National IT Partnership are recruiting on behalf of a successful online marketing solutions company situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire who are looking to take on a Graphic Designer Apprentice within the Graphic Design and Digital Media side of the business. Although full training will be given you must be able to demonstrate your creative capability alongside being able to produce a portfolio of your existing design and web work. Only applicants with a graphic design portfolio and proven web design skills, and/or previous graphic design work experience will be considered for this role.

Daily responsibilities include;

• Designing web sites
• Liaising with customers over the phone and face-to-face handling general enquiries initially
• Assisting with Graphic Design and Digital Media

The ideal candidate will need to be familiar with Adobe creative suite alongside an excellent telephone manner and the confidence to be able to communicate with customers.

Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy. Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:

• Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
• Microsoft Technical Associate Certificate (MTA)

Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy. Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:

• Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
• Microsoft Technical Associate Certificate (MTA)

Skills Required
Ability to demonstrate creative capability alongside being able to produce a portfolio of existing design and web work. The ideal candidate will need to be familiar with Adobe creative suite alongside an excellent telephone manner and the confidence to be able to communicate with customers.
Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTECs and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.
Personal Qualities
A keen interest in IT essential
Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 8 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 10 months of the apprenticeship will be spent 3 weeks with the employer and one week at college on average (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon-Fri.
Future Prospects
Possible full time permanant job for suitable candidate
Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth
Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSEs (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?
Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Vacancy Description
The National IT Partnership are recruiting for an IT Administration Apprentice who has an interest in IT.

The role will involve amending and updating company website site information, amending product details on the computer system, updating the database and adding descriptions and images to the website and database.

You must have an interest in IT, strong computer and communication skills.
Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy.Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:
•Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
•L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
•L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Employer Description
Offering IT Support, Solutions and Services to Organisations

Working Week Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles
Skills Required
Must have good computer skills, an interest in IT and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTEC’s and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.

Personal Qualities
Keen, proven interest in IT, confident and good communication skills.
Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 8 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 10 months of the apprenticeship will be spent 3 weeks with the employer and one week at college on average (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon-Fri 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth


Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSE's (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?

Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Vacancy Description
The National IT Partnership have an apprentice role for a company based in Cannock. For the right person this is an excellent opportunity. Training will be given and duties will include working with recruitment agencies and online job boards to develop, build and maintain integrations between the companys job distribution software product and 3rd party job boards as well as client websites. Main Duties will include Providing technical advice and support to the sales team, managing the integration process from start to finish, integration testing, data mapping, error handling and responding to technical questions from job boards regarding the integration process. For this role you must have an understanding of programming principles, basic knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET. HTML would be an advantage as would an understanding of SQL and database concepts.
To qualify for the apprenticeship programme you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade A - C including Maths, English or ICT. Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy.Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:
•Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
•L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
•L3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
•Microsoft Technical Associate Certificate (MTA)

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles

Skills Required
They are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice and can prove a keen interest in IT.

Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTECs and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.

Personal Qualities
A keen interest in IT essential

Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 8 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 10 months of the apprenticeship will be spent 3 weeks with the employer and one week at college on average (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon-Fri.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.
The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Please see the link below to Travel line so that you can get an idea of how long it may take you to travel to work. http://www.traveline.info/

Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth

Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSEs (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?
Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Vacancy Description
The National IT Partnership are recruiting an IT Apprentice for a company based in Burton on Trent. For this role you must have a driving licence and your own vehicle The role will involve:
• Installing telecoms software and hardware to various customer sites
• Full training will be given and you must have an interest in technical IT
To qualify for the apprenticeship programme you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade A - C including Maths, English or ICT. Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy. The successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT. The qualifications consist of:
•Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
•L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
•L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Skills Required
IT technical skills highly desirable but not essential.

Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTECs and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.

Personal Qualities
Keen, willing, desire to succeed and ideally some basic IT technical knowledge.

Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 12 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 6 months of the apprenticeship will be spent with the employer (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon to Fri.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth

Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSEs (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?

Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Vacancy Description
The National IT Partnership are recruiting for an IT Apprentice who has a strong desire to work in a Technical IT role.
The role will involve a creating and building websites including design. You must have a portfolio of your design work and have proof that you have built a basic website previously. A keen interest in web and design IT is also essential for this role.

Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy.Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:
•Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
•L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
•L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Employer Description: Computer & IT recycling and disposal

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Extended Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Skills Required
Must have a design portfolio of your own work and have created a website previously.

Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTEC’s and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.

Personal Qualities
Keen, proven interest in IT and design, confident and good communication skills.

Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 8 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 10 months of the apprenticeship will be spent 3 weeks with the employer and one week at college on average (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon-Fri 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth

Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSE's (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?

Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Vacancy Description
We have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice with a company based in Atherstone. The employer would welcome applications from external applicants aged 19-24 years old, but recruitment would then be on merit. The role will involve :
Full training will be given and duties will includes working in the Test area of IT, testing software, etc and repeating processes in order to provide a full report and resolve any errors.
To qualify for the apprenticeship programme you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade A - C including Maths, English or ICT. Training will be based at South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus in the brand new IT Academy.Successful candidates will be expected to attend the Tamworth Campus on a regular basis and therefore must be able to travel to and from Tamworth. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms. The qualifications consist of:
•Edexcel Advanced Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms including:
•L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
•L3 Extended Diploma in Systems and Principles

Employer Description: Multi National Retailer

Working Week 37.5 hrs Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College at the Tamworth Campus
• L3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence
• L3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles

Skills Required
They are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice and can prove a keen interest in IT.

Qualifications Required
Achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT. Or Equivalents such as BTEC’s and Key/Functional Skills at a Level 2.

Personal Qualities
A keen interest in IT essential

Important Other Information
Training will take place at South Staffordshire College, Tamworth Campus and apprentices are required to attend this location on a regular basis. First 8 weeks of the apprenticeship will be on a week on week off basis. The following 10 months of the apprenticeship will be spent 3 weeks with the employer and one week at college on average (dependant on optional units taken) until the duration of the apprenticeship. Hours will be on a full time basis, Mon-Fri.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Reality Check
Must be able to travel to the employers location and to the college in Tamworth

Additional Application Form Question - 1
Do you meet the entry criteria? i.e. have or predicted a minimum of 5 A-C GCSE's (or equivalent) which includes English, Maths and ICT or have Key skills/Functional skills level 2 in Application of number, Communication and ICT?

Additional Application Form Question - 2
Have you been a UK resident for more than 3 years? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?

Excellent opportunity to work within one of Europe’s leading experts in IT and communication services.

Working within the Bid Assurance department of this multinational company you will need to:

• Support the bid assurance administrator to produce and distribute our final bid document using Microsoft Office packages.
• To work with head of enablement to create an action matrix for each bid.
• Participate in meetings regarding bid production.
• Supporting our sales team in producing winning and profitable tenders and quotations for bids. The role encompasses administrative support of our tender response to ensure they are submitted complete on time and of excellent quality.
• To communicate accurately and efficiently in a timely manner on all levels to both internal and external customers.
• To provide industry leading customer services to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
Employer Description
With a direct sales and service presence in 15 countries and serving more than 60,000 customers including many of the world’s foremost international businesses, NextiraOne is Europe’s leading expert in communications services.
NextiraOne design, install, maintain and support sustainable solutions to meet all of your communications needs – from Contact Centre solutions to Unified Communications, Data Centres and Managed Services, delivering mobile, secure and sustainable infrastructures for voice, data and video communications.

Working Week 37.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

Training to be provided by South Staffordshire College including ;
• EDI NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Business Administration
• EDI Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Administration
• EDI Key / Functional Skills

Skills Required
Driving for quality, influencing, judgment, team working, problem solving, and planning and organisation.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSE’s grade A*-C or equivalent

Personal Qualities
Active listening, relationship building, communication, and handling sensitive information.

Important Other Information
Hourly wage will increase on the completion of milestones within the apprenticeship programme.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Future Prospects
Initial apprenticeship contract with possible permanent position.

Reality Check
Limited public transport access to the location; therefore, own transport desirable but not essential.

We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for food to join our small team of chefs as an apprentice at Christopher’s Restaurant at the Peel Hotel, Tamworth.

Vacancy Description
We are looking for a motivated person with a passion for food to join our small team of chefs as an apprentice at Christopher’s Restaurant at the Peel Hotel, Tamworth.

You will be willing to start at the base and learn all aspects of working in a busy professional kitchen environment. You will also and crucially be willing to work evenings and weekends with the possibility of split shifts. You will be involved in every aspect of the kitchen, from cleaning and washing up upwards. Our restaurant has an excellent reputation for quality, serving a range of freshly prepared English and European food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and with time you will become an integral, highly skilled key member of the team.

In return for your commitment to us and the catering profession, you will gain valuable training in all aspects of working in a kitchen environment and gain skills which will make you highly employable in any professional kitchen.

Duties will include:
• Food preparation and cooking to be produced to food safety requirements
• Cleaning and organised working practises
Training to be Provided by South Staffordshire College, including:
EDI Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery
EDI Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hospitality & Catering
EDI Level 1 Key Skills

Skills Required
• Being creative and progressive
• Maintaining quality and hygiene
• Good oral communication
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Being professional

Personal Qualities
People person who is highly motivated and organised, clean and tidy.
Important Other Information
Salary will be agreed at interview, but will meet the NMW for apprentices.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £2.65 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Future Prospects
This could lead to a full time post
Reality Check
You will be working un-sociable hours and weekends, hot and fast pace environment.

Must be very flexible, working 5 days out of 7 days . 30 hours per week (min). The week could start at 6am and finish at 10pm dependant on shift.

Due to the unsociable working hours we would encourage applications from candidates who have their own transport, if you intend on using public transport, can you please ensure that you have checked the local bus/train routes before you apply for this role.