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Local Job Vacancies
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This section lists local businesses (in alphabetical order) with known job vacancies,
simply click on the name of the business to obtain contact details.
Currently recruiting:
Absolute Fitness (New gym opening in Boroughbridge) require Full/Part time Fitness Instructors,
please contact Darren Sadler on 07940 020610.
John Boddy Timber Ltd require Administration/Sales Support Staff to help with telephone reception, customer liasion, preparation of sales call
schedules, general correspondence, mailing list & satisfied returns or assist
with purchase ledger, cash reconciliation, cash & banking and general clerical
duties. Experience of Word & Exel required.
& Retail/Trade Sales selling hardwood flooring, profiles and a range of woodworking products. An interest
in woodworking/craftwork would be useful.
To apply ring 01423 320209 or email info@john-boddy-fwts.co.uk
Cundall Manor School wish to appoint a Nursery Assistant to join their thriving and lively Nursery School. Applicants must have NNEB/NVQ
level 3 as a minimun qualification. Please apply in writing enclosing a CV to
Mrs Amanda Kirby, Cundall Manor School, Helperby, York, YO61 2RW
Dishforth Airefield Community Primary School, Thirsk required to start September 2008
Advanced Teaching Assistant, Band 5 SCP-12-16, £7050.16-£7706.92 pa. 18 hpw (mornings plus one afternoon),
Fixed part-time contract, initally for one year thereafter subject to review.
To work in an early years classroom. A willingness to work toward the HTLA qualification
would be an advantage.
Midday Supervisory Assistant, Band 3 SCP 7-9 £1369.79 - £1455.71 pa. 5 hpw term time only (12:00 to 1:00pm)
fixed term part time contract , initially for one year thereafter subject to review.
The post will include supervising lunchtime, organising games and encouraging
social interaction. ideally the above 2 posts would be suitable for one applicant.
General Teaching Assistant, Band 4 SCP-9-13, £4468.70 - £5091.34 pa. 15 hpw mornings, Fixed part-time contract,
initally for one year thereafter subject to review. To provide classroom support
and work with small groups/individaul children with SEN.
Midday Supervisory Assistant, Band 3 SCP 7-9 £1369.79 - £1455.71 pa. 5 hpw term time only (12:00 to 1:00pm)
fixed term part time contract, initially for one year thereafter subject to review.
The post will include supervising lunchtime, organising games and encouraging
social interaction. ideally the above 2 posts would be suitable for one applicant.
Enhanced CRB Disclosure is required for these posts.
For further information and application forms please write to the school at Short
Road, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DL. Tel: 01423 322556
enclosing a SAE. Closing date: Monday 30 June 2008 Interview Date: Thursday
10 July 2008.
Dodsworth (Coaches) Ltd require an Administration Assistant. Hours of work 9am to 4.30pm, Mon to Fri. Duties to include typing, post, filling,
reception, telephone and general office duties. Good computer skills and a qualification
in word processing, RSA 2 of the equivalent required. CV.handwritten letter to
Mr John Dodsworth, DODSWORTH (Coaches) Ltd, Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, YO51
9HT.
Leeds Test Objects Ltd require a Quality technician to join their small team to assist with the manufacture,
testing and development of their products. Applicants should have excellent attention
to detail and accuracy, possess good eyesight and manual dexterity and should
be able communicators and team workers with a focus on customer requirements.
Previous experience working with x-rays in a hospital, clinic or x-ray device
manufacturing environment would be advantageous, but not essential, as full training
will be given. Hours of work are negtiable. Please send your CV or phone us for
an application form: Adrian Walker, Technical Manager, Leeds Test Objects Ltd,
Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, YO51 9UY. Tel: 01423 321102 or email: info@leedstesobjects.com
North Yorkshire Care require Community Carers P/t of f/t / evenings / weekends. To deliver personal
care to clients in their own homes across Harrogate, Boroughbridge, Knaresborough,
Ripon, Wetherby and surrounding areas. Excellent rates of pay and travel. Driving
license and previous experience is desirable but full training given. Call Claire
on 01423 868330.
North Yorkshire Fire Service Retained Firefighter applications are invited from men and women who live or work in the Boroughbridge
Area (West Area) and are interested in becoming part-time Firefighters. They are
particularly keen to recruit people who can primarily provide daytime and weekend
cover. Applicants must be pnysically fit and be able to respond to one of the
Fire Stations within four minutes. Average earning potential of up to £100 per
week for attending call-outs and 2 hours training each week, you will receive
4 weeks paid holiday and a final salary Pension Scheme is also available. For
more information and to download an application please click on the above link
or telephone on 01609 788563/788533
Queen Mary's School require a cook to join their team. the permenant position is for a 30-40 hour week over 5 days
with approximately on weekend duty in four. The pay rate of £7.00 per hour with
6 weeks paid holiday, uniforms and meals provided. The successful applicant will
have experience of cooking for large numbers. For more information call Clive
Wilkinson 01748 831100 or 07961 975 077
Queen Ethelburga's School require a Full Time Librarian for September 2008 for during term time; to continue enhancement of the facilities
and to be actively involved with supporting the curriculum throughout the school.
Details and application from the school office. Please telephone 01423 333300.
Letters of application and full CV and completed application form to the Headmaster,
Queen Ethelburga's, Ouseburn, York, YO26 9SS. Email: admin@queenethelburgas.edu
Closing date for applications: 27th June 2008
Careers Guidance Professional ISA 11-18 Co-educational Boarding and Day School required September 2008. To
coordinate the delivery of careers advice and the UCAS process. Initially for
one day per week in term time only. Relevant experience and qualifications are
essential. Details and application form available from the school office at the
above details. Closing date for applications: 4th July 2008.
Pastoral Supervisor and Cover Supervisor Required September 2008. Applicants should enjoy working with young people and
approach the challenge this presents with empathy and a sense of humour. Relevant
qualification of NVQ3 or similar is essential. Details and application form available
from the school office at the above details. Closing date for applications: 4th
July 2008
Chinese Liaison Officer/Teacher Required September 2008 or as soon as possible afterwards. An exciting opportunity
to provide a quality welfare service to our Chinese students. Requires excellent
interpersonal administrative and communication skills in both Chinese and English.
Experience in the teaching of Mandarin an advantage. The successful candidate
should be prepared to take a full role in the life of this predominantly boarding
school. Details and application form available from the School Office, details
above. Closing date for applications: 11th July 2008.
Riverside Waste Machinery Ltd require a Service Engineer/Technician self-motivated person to join their existing team. Applicants must be flexible,
hardworking, with good communication skills/ Mechanical/electrical experience
would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. A full
clean driving license is essential. Duties include: Machine preperation, commissioning
and training on sites throughout the UK. Please apply in writing including CV
to: Riverside Waste Machinery Ltd, Excel House, Becklands Close, Roecliffe, York,
YO51 9NR
Vitrition specialist animal feed company require a Mill Operative to join their friendly team at their busy organic animal feed mill. You will
need to be a good team player and be physically fit. Previous milling experience
and a forklift truck licence would be an advantage but not essential as full training
will be given. £6.49 - £7.32 per hour, dependant on capability. Please contact
Richard Takacs to discuss the position further and to arrange an interview on
01423 324224
Other vacancies:
Tourist Information Point - require volunteers at Boroughbridge Tourist Information for the 2008 season starting
at Easter. If anyone would be prepared to contribute 3hrs per week to promote
the town and surrounding area, please contact the Town Clerk on 01423 322956 for
further details. Induction training will be provided.
Female Personal Assistant(s) required for a lady with young family living nr Bedale. Up to 32 Hours a week
times to be agreed. Driving Licence essential. This advert complies with section
7 (2B) of the Sex Discrimination Act. For further information send a SAE to ILS001, Church Lane Surgery, Boroughbridge, YO1 9BD
HGV Mechanics required. Good rates of pay. For details ring: Mr Frank Appleton, Boroughbridge
Motors Ltd. 01423 322741
Spares Sales/ Administrator required for a Boroughbridge based Mail Order Company, an office based sales
person to process telephone and E-Mail customer orders/enquires, using suppliers
catalogues and web data to correctly identify the required spares. You will liaise
with our suppliers to provide an excellent service to our customers, to arrange
despatch of orders on the same day where possible. Salary is negotiable for the
right person. 39 hour week and 33 days annual holiday with No cold calling. To
join this small friendly team call 01423 321108 to request an application form.
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