Please find below a selection of vacancies currently advertised by Connexions Sandwell.

• Vacancy Ref: 1193000
  Job Title: Stores/Warehouse Apprentice
  Area: Bilston
  Details: The role will involve planning the layout of the stores, placing material orders with suppliers, co-ordinating the activities of deliveries, ensuring the safe removal of deliveries to the stores area and maintaining all stores inventory records.
  GSCSs in Maths and English D+ grade is preferred.
  You must have good written and verbal communication skills, good telephone manner, good organisation skills and excellent time keeping and attendance.
  Training will be on the job and you will have the opportunity to study for NVQ Level 2 Warehousing & Storage via Future Skills Sandwell.
  Wage: £95.00 per week at 16-19, 19+ £95.00 per week during the first year then minimum wage.
  Hours of Work: 38 hours per week Monday - Friday, 7.30am-4.30pm
• Closing Date: 25th May 2011
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1202400
  Job Title:Apprentice Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
  Area: Oldbury
  Details: You will be based within a garage workshop & you will have the opportunity to train in all aspects of motor vehicle repair & maintenance including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.
  You must have 3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Maths or equivalent. You must have a basic mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, you must be hard working, confident and eager to learn.
  Training will be on the job and you will have the opportunity to study for NVQ Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. You will be required to attend the GTG training centre in Glasgow on weekly block releases, approx eight times a year.
  Wage: £120.00 per week at 16-19, 19+ £120.00 per week for the first year then minimum wage.
  Hours of Work: approx 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday - Friday
  Closing Date: 31st May 2011
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1205600
  Job Title: Apprentice Business Administration
  Area: Tipton
  Details: You will be working for a family solicitor which will involve receiving and making telephone calls to clients, taking messages, computer work, filing, sending faxes and emails, dealing with outgoing post.
  GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above are required. You must have a smart appearance, be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, have a good telephone manner, be punctual, polite, able to organise your own work schedules and have excellent grammar.
  Wage: £95.00 per week at 16-19, £95.00 per week at 19+ during the first year then minimum wage applies.
  Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm (1 hour for lunch)
  Closing Date: 31st May 2011
  
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1207100
  Job Title: Apprentice Finance Assistant
  Area: Handsworth
  Details: Working in a school, the role will involve matching orders, delivery notesand invoices, assisting with banking, completing financial paperwork and recording items on an in-house system.
  GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above is required. You must be presentable, able to think on your feet and have an understanding of accounts. Training will be provided on the joband you will have the opportunity to study for AAT Level 1, 2, 3 via Performance Through People; including in-house training on systems.
  Wage: £2.50 per hour at 16-19, 19+ £2.50 per hour during the first year then minimum wage applies.
  Hours of Work: 8.00am-4.00pm, Monday - Friday
  Closing Date: 3rd June 2011
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1202400
  Job Title: Apprentice Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
  Area: Oldbury
  Details: Based within a gargae workshop, the successful candidate will train in all aspects of motor vehicle repair and maintenance including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.
  You must have 3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Maths or equivalent. Your application will not be looked at if you have not got these grades.
  You must have a basic mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn, be hard working, confident and eager to learn.
  Training will be on the job and study for NVQ Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. You will be required to attend the GTG training centre in Glasgow on weekly block releases, approx eight times a year.
  Wage:£120.00 per week at 16-19. 19+ during the first year then minimum wage.
  Hours of Work: Approx 8.30-5.00 Monday-Friday
  Closing Date: 31st May 2011
  
  Vacancy Ref: 120800
  Job Title: Production Apprentice x 1
  Area: Smethwick
  Details: UK's largest manufacturer of custom cold rolled formed products has excellent career opportunities for a production of engineering apprentices. The company applies a range of advanced manufacturing techniques through modern technology development, producing new products, tooling and production machinery.
  You must have or expect to gain GCSE's grade D/E in Maths, English and Science. Training will be structured, initial off the job training completing a NVQ L2, followed by company on the job training to NVQ L3, plus day release at local college.
  Wage: Rates of pay: Starting £3.87 per hour £146.96 per week; Final £7.74 per hour £292.19 per week
  Hours of Work: 8.30am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday; 8.30am-4.00pm on Friday
  Closing Date: 29 July 2011 (for start dates in September 2011)
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1201700
  Job Title: Technical/Craft Apprentices x 2
  Area: Smethwick
  Details: Applications are invited from suitable individuals who wish to be considered for an Engineering Apprenticeships. Company are recruiting technical apprentices to train for technical positions.
  You must have 5 GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths, English and Science. Training will be structured to initial off the job training completing a NVQ L2, followed by company workplace training to NVQ L3 plus day release at a local college.
  Wage: Starting 1st year: £3.87 per hour - £146.96 per hour / Final year £7.74 per hour - £292.19 per week
  Hours of Work: 37.75 per week
  Closing Date: 29 July 2011
  
  Vacancy Ref:1205300
  Job Title: Apprentice Travel Consultant
  Area: Nationwide
  Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for customer focused candidates to build a career in retail sales with Thomas Cook. This is a sales based role that requires successful candidates to engage with customers to find out what their dream holiday consists of and matching their needs and helping them in booking, also selling and car hire.
  No formal qualifications required but you must be literate and numerate, have basic PC skills, good communication and customer relation skills, be hard working, customer focused and have an interest in sales, travel, retail.
  Training will be on the job and you will have the opportunity to study for a nationally recognised qualification.
  Wage: £110.00 per week at 16-19, £110.00 per week at 19+ during the first year then minimum wage applies..
  Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week over 7 days
  Closing Date: 24th June 2011
  
  
  Vacancy Ref: 1185200
  Job Title: Customer Service Apprentices x 48
  Area: West Bromwich
  Details: Initially on a 17 week fixed term contract based in a Synapse Learning Academy Centre. The company will take you through all the skills you will need to start your career including team working, sales skills, call centre technology, CV writing and interview techniques.You will be making outbound calls to real customers helping you gain the experience employers are looking for. For those who work hard during the programme there are opportunities to gain full time, permanent employment with a partner employer or even start to train as a team leader. No qualifications required but you must be enthusiastic towards your duties and show willingness to learn. You must be reliable in your time keeping and attendance. Training will include studying for NVQ Level 2 Customer Service and possible progression to Level 3.
  Wage: £75.00 per week
  Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Monday - Friday - 6 hours per day. 9.00am-2.00pm or 2.00pm-7.00pm or possibly 8.00pm alternative weeks. Please note: 5 hours are working hours per day, the extra hour must be used for course work between 1.00pm-2.00pm or 7.00pm-8.00pm.
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To apply for any of the above vacancies or to find out what other vacancies are currently available for young people in Sandwell, please contact Connexion Sandwell.
Call free on 0800 358 4800 or visit your local Connexions Centre:

West Bromwich Connexions Centre
155-157 High Street
Princess Parade
West Bromwich
B70 7QX

Wednesbury Connexions Centre
40 Lower High Street
Wednesbury
WS10 7AQ