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Career opportunities - apprenticeships w/c 28th March

Please note that this week’s vacancies are the only live vacancies we are currently accepting applications for. Vacancies from previous weeks that do not appear this week have now been closed to applicants. To apply contact Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Customers Sales Advisor - Old Trafford 

Location: Old Trafford 

Job Sector: Energy Provider 

Salary: £16,430 per annum + bonus + benefits 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm. 

Number of vacancies: 12 

Job Specification: Some examples of the tasks involved in the job are answering and resolving customer enquiries and demonstrating ownership of the problem, proactively reviewing customer accounts when they call, to identify and resolve any future problems before they arise, taking the opportunity to promote and sell relevant products to each customer as appropriate and enhancing the overall customer relationship. 

Person Specification: You must be prepared to attend a presentation at the employer’s premises, undergo an online application and two telephone interviews as well as a face to face competency based interview. Damar will help prepare you at each stage of the interview. The likely start date for these roles will be 9th May 2011. This is a Band 1-2 vacancy. This means that it is open for 16-24 year olds who are eligible for a government funded apprenticeship (usually those candidates with no qualifications higher than an A Level). 

Qualification: Customer Service Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Marketing Assistant, Stockport 

Location: Stockport 

Job Sector: Accountants 

Salary: £150.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will oversee the general administration of the marketing department, usually by way of email. Dealing with requests such as networking bookings, seminar attendance, alterations to databases. Arranging meetings and accessing other staff member’s outlook calendars. Job also involves working closely with the Marketing Co-ordinator to roll out the firms marketing programme and initiatives and assist partners in generating business for the firm. 

Person Specification: You must have: Advanced PowerPoint experience, an understanding and currently using social media, an ability to understand and interpret direction to update a website and send out email alerts, an ability to learn quickly, and attention to detail, good grammar and writing skills, creativity to be able to design and publish leaflets and newsletters. You must also have 5 A*-C at GCSE including Maths and English. This is a Band 1-2 vacancy. This means that it is open for 16-24 year olds who are eligible for a government funded apprenticeship (usually those candidates with no qualifications higher than an A Level). 

Qualification: Business and Administration Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Office Assistant, Altrincham 

Location: Altrincham 

Job Sector: eCommerce 

Salary: £100.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will also be required to do some filing both manually and electronically. You will also need to answer incoming telephone calls and dealing with enquiries in a prompt and timely manner. Another duty that you will be required to carry out will be to manage incoming and outgoing postal correspondence. 

Person Specification: 5 A*-C at GCSE would be an advantage. This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Business and Administration level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Office Assistant - Stretford 

Location: Stretford 

Job Sector: Life Insurance & Mortgages 

Salary: £95.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will be required to answer phones, administration i.e. photocopying, sorting post and taking messages for the mortgage advisors. 

Person Specification: You must have an interest in the sector as there will be the opportunity to progress on to become a mortgage advisor for the right candidate. This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Business and Administration Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

General Assistant - Macclesfield 

 Location: Macclesfield 

Job Sector: Professional Sports Club 

Salary: £95.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, some evenings and weekends required. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: In this varied role you will be required to provide administrative support and answer incoming telephone calls. You will also be required to work in the shop serving customers as and when they come in. You will also be required to organise and market events at the club. 

Person Specification: You must be very enthusiastic and have an interest in sports. This is a Band 1-2 vacancy. This means that it is open for 16-24 year olds who are eligible for a government funded apprenticeship (usually those candidates with no qualifications higher than an A Level). 

Qualification: Business and Administration Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Audio Typist/Office Assistant - Altrincham 

Location: Altrincham 

Job Sector: Legal 

Salary: £95.00 per week 

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will be required to provide a range of clerical duties including photocopying, sending faxes, filing, message taking, sorting and distributing post etc. You will also spend half of your time audio typing. 

Person Specification: You must have a good typing speed. This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Business and Administration Level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Administrative Assistant - Sharston 

Location: Sharston 

Job Sector: PPE Supplier 

Salary: £95.00-200.00 per week (dependent upon experience) 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: This is an entry level role and you will be required to answer incoming telephone calls, deal with incoming and outgoing post. You will also be required to help with filing, photocopying and faxing and dealing with orders. 

Person Specification: This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Customer Service or Business and Administration level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Dental Receptionist - Urmston 

Location: Urmston 

Job Sector: Dentist 

Salary: £95.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will be required to meet and greet patients as well as answer incoming telephone calls. You will also be required to book in appointments and in additional you will provide administrative support. 

Person Specification: This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Customer Service level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Administrator - Stockport 

Location: Stockport 

Job Sector: Chemical Supplier 

Salary: £120.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will be required to execute purchase and sales orders, organise transportation for UK and international exports, monitor logistics costs, prepare product and export documentation and general administration duties. 

Person Specification: This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Business and Administration level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant - Didsbury 

Location: Didsbury 

Job Sector: Veterinary Practice 

Salary: £95.00 per week 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am-2.30pm. 

Number of vacancies:

Job Specification: You will be required to meet and greet customers, book appointments, answer the telephone, help vets prepare for surgery, care and look after animals, clean the reception area and take payments. 

Person Specification: You must be hardworking and motivated, good with customers and good with animals. Willing to assist with anything require and able to show compassion to customers. This is a Band 1 vacancy which means that it is only open to candidates who are entitled to a fully funded apprenticeship (usually 16-18 year olds). 

Qualification: Customer Service level 2 apprenticeship. 

Contact: Mike Ashworth on 0161 480 8171 or mike@damartraining.com 

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