Carshalton College and Kingston College have numerous Apprenticeship vacancies with a wide range of employers including Hairdressing, Childcare, Carpentry, Maintenance Operations, Engineering and Electrical Installation.
Apprenticeships will provide you with the opportunity to earn a salary while gaining a recognised qualification. For more information call 020 8268 2857.
The Employment and Enterprise Zone (EEZ) is a great new service which supports unemployed people of all ages across South West London in entering into sustainable employment. The Centre, which also supports innovation and business start-ups, is a new joint venture between Kingston College and Carshalton College.
The two colleges have created an individual but centrally managed Employment and Enterprise Centre, which will provide a recruitment agency service and a dedicated resource to support unemployed people to acquire employment and vocational skills in preparation for work. By working together, each College is able to provide a collectively more comprehensive service across a wider geographical area. The EEZ will work with socially responsible employers to ensure work experience, apprenticeships and permanent employment opportunities. Additionally, the centre will provide a high quality recruitment service to employers to help support the efficient recruitment of staff.
Current Vacancies
Here are some of the vacancies we are currently looking for enthusiastic apprentices for. If you are interested in any of the vacancies please email Rebecca.reid@kingston-college.ac.uk with your CV attached quoting the job title in the subject or call 020 8268 2857.
Boogie Management, Surbiton Business Administration Level 2
This is a great opportunity to enter the entertainment industry and learn the basics from the ground up with a view to developing a successful career in the sector. Boogie Management is a small office (currently 5 staff). They provide thousands of nights of live entertainment to cruise ships, ferries, hotels and holiday resorts each year. With slick and organised systems to guarantee the successful delivery of contracts, your role involves the preparation of large volumes of contracts as well as extensive use of databases, email and internet. You will be taking and making phone calls to acts and agents, keeping first class records and diaries relating to acts, venues and projects.
Private Room, Hampton Hairdressing Level 2
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a brand new salon in Hampton. You will be working with and learning from one of the industry’s most inspirational hair stylist with experience from international fashion shows, through to working in Harrods before being offered the exciting position of Artistic Director at the Elizabeth Arden Spa in Mayfair. During this time he was also guest artist at the Red Door Salon on 5th Avenue in New York and in their Chicago salon. This Apprenticeship will give you the experience of what is required to work in a demanding atmosphere of glamour and sophistication where high standards are expected.
Dwight Isaacs, Oxshott Hairdressing Level 2
This great salon is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic apprentice to join the team, learning the ropes from the ground up. Initially you will start by assisting stylists by shampooing, looking after clients, making refreshments, providing magazines etc. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of salon, keeping stock levels up and ensuring the displays are kept neat and tidy. You will also observing and work with stylists helping preparation of colour and with the application of colour. You will have the chance to work with high profile hairdressing professionals and for the right person your role could take you to photo shoots and working on location.
Holland Hahn and Wills, Hampton Wick Office Assistant – Business Administration Level 2
A local finance company are looking to recruit a bright and articulate Business Admin apprentice to join the practice. The organisation is a firm of Wealth Managers looking to provide an office Apprenticeship. They are looking for a confident and well presented individual to learn a range of general office duties and to take specific responsibility for maintaining our client files.
The majority of the administration involves the use of a complex cloud computing system, for which they will provide on the job training. In addition, you will gain experience of other office equipment; telephone; fax; printing; photocopying & scanning. The work is varied and will involve ad hoc projects, working independently and as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with all post (including the weighing and franking) and deliveries, ordering of all office supplies and ad hoc local trips i.e. bank, post office. As a small professional but friendly team it is essential that you take pride in your work. It is an ideal opportunity for somebody who has initiative and longer term would like to progress their career within the financial sector.
Katys House, Kingston Childcare Level 2
Katys House look after children from 3 months to 2 years in the baby room and then 3-5 years in the nursery. You will be involved with all aspects of their daily care, provide simulating entertainment, read stories and provide lunch.
Enviko, Kingston Plumbing Level 2
An excellent opportunity has arisen with Enviko to work as an apprentice engineer in the renewable energy sector. The successful candidate will primarily focus on plumbing based technologies with plenty of scope to diversify on a daily basis. Enviko are a nationwide renewable energy installation company with over 8 years’ experience in the industry. The position on offer is working from our Kingston office and operating throughout the south east of England. The successful candidate will be offered a diverse, interesting scope of work and have the opportunity to learn multiple skills often unavailable in regular installation work.
The scope of work will be a mix of commercial and domestic and involve installing plant such as cylinders, compressors, pumps and roof mounted collectors. The successful candidate will primarily focus on plumbing based technologies where they will work alongside a qualified tradesman and guided through the installation process.
Mint Hair and Beauty, Twickenham Hairdressing Level 2
Working in the historical Church Street in the heart of Twickenham, you will become a crucial part of the team, looking after the clients thoughout their whole experience with MINT. As an assistant your duties will start with the preparation of the salon cleaning areas, sweeping hair and ensuring all products and displays are replenished. As you develop skills and experience you will begin welcoming clients to the salon, offering refreshments and magazines. You will develop onto shampooing and conditioning hair, including massage techniques as well as reception duties. You will then be involved with assisting the colourists with preparation of colour and some application of colour as well as basic cutting.
Taxassit, Caterham Accountancy
Your role will involve answering the telephone, meeting clients and liaising via the use of email and the telephone. You will develop your Book keeping skills, using SAGE XERO and EXCEL. You role will grow to completing VAT returns and being given the opportunity to undertake more complex tasks, under supervision. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Mars UK, Berkshire, Slough Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Level 2
A key contributor to this organisation's success, are the Technicians and Engineers who play a vital role in ensuring smooth operation of processes by delivering world-class engineering solutions. Following the first year, which will be spent full time at college, you will work at the Slough factory where the manufacture of many of the countries favourite confectionery brands such as Mars, Snickers, Maltesers and Galaxy. You will work in a variety of functions to obtain the skills required to succeed as a highly valued Technician, while continuing to attend college one day per week. During the four-year Apprenticeship, you will receive a generous wage, free healthcare and membership of our private pension scheme.
Metropolis, Hairdresser Apprenticeship Level 2
Metropolis Hairdressing in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, is an elegant yet inviting salon experience with a boutique feel. Amongst thousands of UK salons, Metropolis was voted Best Independent Salon by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing. Metropolis has the industry's top hairdressing talent and offers quality products including L'Oreal, Kerastase, Revlon, Style Masters, GHD, and Orofludio. At Metropolis you will receive invaluable training with Robert Masciave and the styling team, all in preparation for your future career. Duties that you will come across varies from making coffee, shampooing, conditioning, mixing colours, making phone calls, and generally keeping up with the salon's high standards of a clean business. As your skills develop you will learn techniques including application of colour, styling and eventually cutting.
Stars, Kingston/Worcester Park Childcare Apprenticeship Level 2
This opportunity will provide you with the knowledge to support parents and carers of children in your care. You will work alongside an excellent team of experienced childcare practitioners who take a flexible and self-motivated approach. You will be learning how to provide educational and stimulating entertainment for the children. You will be hands on with arts and crafts as well as attending to their needs such as providing lunch and ensuring the children have a varied day. Alongside your training you will be fully supported and mentored throughout your placement, with excellent benefits and terms of employment, it is likely that you will be offered a permanent placement on completion of your Apprenticeship.
Nuffield Health and Fitness Centre, Cheam Childcare Apprenticeship Level 2
This is a great opportunity for someone who has already completed Level 2 in childcare. You will be working alongside professional childcare and teaching staff to provide an excellent environment for the children. You will be hands on playing with the children, getting involved with story time, accompanying on outside games and play. You will also build and maintain effective communication and positive relationships with staff, parents, carers, families and relevant professionals, whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. You will be working to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum you will be involved with each child’s learning development as well as encouraging healthy eating and wellbeing.
Hype, Thames Ditton Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2
An experience with quality hairdressers and real life experiences in a vibrant unisex salon. You will need to be able to carry out all junior duties, to include answering the phone, reception duties, meeting clients, shampooing, sweeping floor and some cleaning. Leading on to application of colour and blow drying.
BHF Group , Weybridge Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2
The BHF group is one of the oldest and largest privately owned hairdressing groups in Southern England. We now have five salons, one in Weybridge plus salons in Addlestone, Hersham, Molesey and Hampton Court. BHF Weybridge is the flagship of the company and Andrew Nash, the managing director of the company is a very talented hairdresser and is based there. Andrew is also an expert in hair extensions and has trained all of the other salons personally to his high standards ensuring the brand image is upheld across Surrey. We specialise in cutting, colouring, hair extensions, perming and relaxing. Duties will include meeting and greeting, offering teas and coffees, answering the phones and making appointments, shampooing, conditioning, removal of colour as well as ensuring the salon is kept clean and tidy at all times. As your skills develop you will learn techniques including application of colour, styling and eventually cutting. Hours will include Saturdays and one evening a week. Penny Farthing, Wimbledon
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2
Working within a friendly team you will assist with meeting and creating clients, answering the phones and making appointments. You will look after clients whilst in the salon, offering refreshments. It will be your responsibility to ensure the magazines are on display neatly and up to date. You will also need to a make sure the salon is tidy and welcoming. Polishing mirrors and sweeping up hair. As the apprentice you will as be involved with shampooing and with time progress to some colouring.
Woodcote Park Golf Club, Coulsdon Catering Apprenticeship Level 2
A great experience within the catering industry. You will be expected to be able to help prepare a wide range of food, help plate and maintain standards. You need to have a passion for food and have a great amount of enthusiasm. You will be working full time and attending college once a week. This is a perfect chance for you, if you love to cook and a great qualification to help you within your career path.
