Rsc Weekly Bulletin

RSC WEEKLY BULLETIN 60th EDITION BLOG

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I hope we are all well.

You will find within our 60th Bulletin, vacancies from The Range, The Perfume Shop and McDonalds as well as an open day for Costa Coffee available to those aged 16 – 24.

Thanks,

Recruitment and Skills Centre, 31 Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD Tel: 0131 657 2674 E-Mail: [email protected] Costa Coffee Presents My First Job Campaign Open to 16 to 24 year olds on Tuesday 28th June 2016 at 5pm till 7pm at Costa Coffee, 35 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8FR

Costa Coffee are delivering a workshop with the aim to inspire young people into hospitality. It will focus on getting people to understand their own value and skills they can bring to a role; and looking at alternative career paths (i.e. joining as a barista doesn’t stop there – in a few years you could easily be running your own store) Essentially the purpose of the campaign is to demonstrate that the skills people gain within the hospitality industry are incredibly important and whether you continue to build your career within the sector, or go on to something else, these skills will stay with you in future roles People who attend can also find out more about Costa as an Employer and will be able to apply for roles.

If interested to phone the RSC on 0131 657 2672 to book a slot. Starts 5pm sharp, dress smart and bring a copy of up to date CV.

Website Addresses for Online Vacancies –17/06/2016 ‘Like’ us on Facebook for daily vacancy updates: https://www.facebook.com/RecruitmentSkillsCentreFortKinnaird Vacancies also available on our website: www.rscfortkinnaird.co.uk Clarks Team Leader

Clarks are looking to recruit a full time team leader for their fort Kinnaird store Wage: £8.25 per hour Hours: 38 hours per week, permanent contract Flexibility required to work around the store hours of: Mon-Fri 9am-10pm Saturday 9am-7pm Sunday 9:30am – 6pm Previous supervisory experience preferred, however consideration will be given to those applicants who hold a level of responsibility within their current role, and are looking to progress to the next level.

To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability to: [email protected]

Perfume Shop – Fort Kinnaird Part Time Sales Assistant Wage: Above NMW Hours: Min 4-8 per week with potential paid overtime Must be flexible to work mainly over week-ends & evenings between the hours of: Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 10am-6pm Are you passionate about perfume? Previous experience not essential however you must be confident, have excellent communication skills and be customer focused. To apply please forward your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

Primark - Fort Kinnaird Part-Time Retail Assistants (Sales Floor) Hours: 12 per week Permanent Contract Wage: 18+ £7.25 -18 £6.04 Flexible weekend positions + one late night, you must be able to work bank holidays in order to fulfil your contractual obligation. Apply now via: https://www.primark.com/en/careers/search-and-apply

McDonalds Crew Members

Join us and you'll become part of a crew, or a team, that works together to provide the best quick service, family restaurant experience – by far. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. Specific responsibilities that involve serving customers include working behind the counter on the till and being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. Requirements : Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Attributes : To join us as a Crew Member you’ll need to be confident in approaching and dealing with diverse groups of people. Friendly, courteous and helpful behavior will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. You’ll also need to understand the importance of maintaining high standards of quality and service as well as cleanliness. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Finally, your appearance should be smart and clean.

Age 16-17: £4.75, Age 18-20: £5.75, Age 21-24: £7.20, Age 25+: £7.25

Open days will be held at McDonalds Restaurant, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at1.00pm or Tuesday 12th July 2016 at 1.00pm. If interest phone Recruitment and skills Centre on 0131 6572674 to book a place and bring your CV to open day. You must also wear a full shoe with a good grip.

Car Park / Maintenance Specific responsibilities will include maintaining outside landscaping, painting and varnishing, maintaining parking facilities and completion of non-electrical small equipment repairs. Requirements : Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and you'll be required to assist the restaurant management team in operating the store efficiently by maintaining the equipment and building in prime condition. You'll need to work with external contractors to make sure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to customers. Attributes : To join us you'll need to be confident in dealing with external contractors as well as the restaurant team. You'll also need to understand the importance of maintaining high standards of quality and service as well as cleanliness. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Finally, your appearance should be smart and clean.

Hourly Rate is £7.25 per hour. Shifts start from 6.00am to 12.00pm

Open days will be held at McDonalds Restaurant, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at1.00pm or Tuesday 12th July 2016 at 1.00pm. If interest phone Recruitment and Skills Centre on 0131 6572674 to book a place and bring your CV to open day. You must also wear a full shoe with a good grip.

Customer Care Assistant

As a Customer Care Assistant, think of yourself as the face of your restaurant. In a nutshell, you'll deal with customers and make sure everything runs as it should in the customer areas. Activities include making children feel welcome, handing out balloons, looking after customers' specific needs, keeping high standards of cleanliness in the dining area and toilets and helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's your responsibility to establish and maintain positive communication with customers at all times and to keep the manager informed about customer satisfaction. You may also take part in the planning and implementation of children's parties, coffee mornings, children's competitions and other special events organised by your restaurant. Requirements : Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Attributes : You’ll need to be confident in approaching and dealing with diverse groups of people. Friendly, courteous and helpful behavior will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. You’ll also need to understand the importance of maintaining high standards of service as well as cleanliness. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Finally, your appearance should be smart and clean.

Hourly Rate is £7.25 per hour. Shifts from 7.00am to 11.00pm (Shift times are 7am to 2pm, 12pm to 8pm and3pm to 11pm)

Open days will be held at McDonalds Restaurant, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at1.00pm or Tuesday 12th July 2016 at 1.00pm. If interest phone Recruitment and Skills Centre on 01316572674 to book a place and bring your CV to open day. You must also wear a full shoe with a good grip

The Range, Sales Manager • Job Title: Sales Manager - Edinburgh • Job Location: Edinburgh, Scotland EH15 3QH • Job Salary: 20,000.00 - 22,000.00 £ per year • Company: THE RANGE HOME AND LEISURE LIMITED • Job Type: Full Time Permanent • Work Experience: 1+ years • Career Level: Manager (Manager/ Supervisor of Staff) Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter to : [email protected] Primark, Fort Kinnaird Week-End Supervisor

Permanent Contract Wage: £8.47 per hour Hours: 18.75 hours per week to work Sat/Sun 8am-5pm or 11am-8pm and INCLUDES 1 late shift 6.15pm- 10.15pm during the week.

Adored by fashion fans and value seekers alike Primark is widely established as the destination store for keeping up with the latest looks without breaking the bank. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the team and support our stores by driving sales, increasing profitability and most importantly delivering excellent customer service. Are you ready for this amazing opportunity? If so apply now via: https://www.primark.com/en/careers/search-and-apply

Gala Bingo - Meadowbank Customer Service Hosts

Wage: £7.52 after probationary period (£7.42 during probationary period) Contract: Minimum 20 hours Are you a multi-tasker on a mission? We need Customer Service Hosts hell bent on making sure that our customers have the very best experience possible! You’ll be a brilliant communicator, a great customer champion and an inspiring team player. You’ll be confident working across all areas of our clubs with one mission in mind: making sure each and every one of our customers has the best experience at Gala Bingo. If interested click on the link below to apply http://ig24.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_galabingo01.asp…

Argos - Fort Kinnaird Delivery Assistant

MUST be min 18 years old to apply due to hours of work Wage: Approx £9.60 per hour (£7.20 + nightshift premium rate) Hours: Min 15 hours per week, 3/7 days with the potential for additional overtime To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Pizza Hut - Fort Kinnaird Guest Servers

Wage: Under 25 NMW, 25+ £7.20 per hour plus tips. Hours: Contracted 8-10 hours per week with the potential to increase as and when required on a weekly basis. Flexibility is required to work around the hours of 10.30am-11pm. To apply, please email your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Astins (Royal Hospital for Sick Children) - Edinburgh Experienced Labourer

4 x Experienced Labourers required for Astins at the New Royal Hospital for Sick Children build in Edinburgh (Universal Jobmatch Reference Number: 31223380). Experienced Labourers required for an immediate start. Must have previous experience and a valid CSCS card. Astins offer a day rate, which is paid on a weekly basis. To apply please call Bill on 07876 398 440 or alternatively email your details to: [email protected]

Fat Face - Edinburgh Airport Part-Time Crew Members Wage: £8.41 per hour Must be flexible to work between the hours of 4AM-10PM 2 Permanent Contracts: Min 8 - Max 24 hours per week dependent on availability. TO APPLY, please send your CV and Covering letter which MUST state your availability to: [email protected]

Next - Fort Kinnaird Summer Sales Support Team

Wage: £5.83-£7.20 per hour, dependent on age* Various Temporary Contracts Available: From 1-2 days to 3-4 weeks Must be available to work between the hours of 6am-10pm Don’t delay… if the above looks like it’s got your name on it, apply now via: http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/vacancydetails344529.aspx?

TGI Fridays - Fort Kinnaird Trainee Chef

Hours: 16 hours per week minimum, with the opportunity to increase as and when required* Training Wage: £7.20, Certified Wage: £7.60-£8.30. You need to be 18+ to apply for this role and be flexible to work between the hours of 8am-1am. To apply, please go to: https://family.tgifridays.co.uk/search…

Pertemps - East Lothian General Labourers

Wage: £8.44 per hour Contract: 6 months Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) General Labourers required starting on 20th June 2016 in Macmerry, East Lothian. CSCS card advantageous, but not essential. Vans will be provided during working hours. To apply, please send a CV to [email protected] or call 0131 225 7531.

Premier Inn – Newcraighall Room Attendant

Premier Inn are looking for Room Attendants to work at their Hotel at Newcraighall, near Fort Kinnaird. You will work 25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Salary is National Minimum Wage and applicants MUST be 18+. Previous experience is preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided. To apply, please forward your CV, together with a Covering Letter to [email protected] NOTE: Please clearly mark on your Covering Letter whether it is this position here at NEWCRAIGHALL that you are applying for, or the similar positions we have on at the moment at Premier Inn, WILLOWBRAE

Blacks - Fort Kinnaird Part-time Sales Assistants

TWO positions will be for working hours during the week and ONE position will be weekend work. Candidates must be 16+. Salary: National Minimum Wage To apply, please e-mail your CV and Covering Letter to [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: You must detail which position you are applying for (Weekday Position, Weekend Position or Both) and also give a full description of the hours you are available to work.

Mountain Warehouse - Fort Kinnaird Sales Assistant

Wage: National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage Hours: 15-20 hours per week (with the potential to increase as and when required) Must be fully flexible to work between the hours of: Mon – Fri: 9.30am-8.30pm Sat & Sun: 9:00am-8.30pm To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Blacks – Fort Kinnaird Part-Time Supervisor

Wage: £7.40 per hour Hours: 18 hours per week, to work 3 out of 7 days including week-ends Flexibility required to work between the hours of 8:30am-9:30pm. Previous supervisory experience is essential to the role. To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Beaverbrooks – Fort Kinnaird Retail Sales Consultant

Temporary Contract: 40 hours per week Wage: £7.78 per hour plus bonuses and staff benefits Flexibility required to work between the hours of 9am-10pm An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Beaverbrooks as a Sales Consultant at our Edinburgh, Fort Kinnaird, store. We are very excited to be growing our already successful sales team, which now provides an excellent opportunity for customer-centric, engaging, sales-driven people to come and join our thriving team. To apply, please go to: http://www. beaverbrooks .co.uk/careers/current-vacancies

Premier Inn – Willowbrae Room Attendants

Two positions available, 1 15 hour contract and 1 20 hour contract – Wage £7.50 per hour Must be flexible to work 5 out of 7 days (including bank holidays) around the hours of 9.30am – 4.00pm Previous cleaning experience is essential and previous experience in a similar hospitality role is preferred. To apply, please forward your CV and Covering Letter, detailing your availability, to [email protected] ABM – Fort Kinnaird Cleaning Supervisors

Wage: £9.17 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days Flexibility required to work between the hours of 6am-10pm Previous experience managing multiple teams on a large site is essential. Must be motivated with excellent customer service skills and also be computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft word/excel and outlook. To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

B&M – Musselburgh Part-Time Cash Office Supervisor

Wage: In excess of both NMW & NLW Hours: 16 hours per week and must be fully flexible to work around the hours of: Sunday 9am-5.30pm Mon to Sat 8am- 6.30pm 3 months temp contract initially, leading to permanent if successful. Previous cash handling experience preferred however those with supervisory retail experience looking to embrace a new role will be considered. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential to the role and full training will be given to the successful applicant. To apply, please forward your CV together with a covering letter to: [email protected]

Pizza Hut – Fort Kinnaird Part-Time Kitchen Team Member Part-Time Server Assistant

Various positions available, please forward your CV and Covering Letter detailing your availability to; [email protected]. Note that specific details can be found on our website or if you give us a call on 0131 657 2674

ROOM HIRE AT THE RSC! Here at the Recruitment and Skills Centre, we try our best to provide as much help as possible when it comes to finding people work.

However, this isn’t the only string to our bow…

If you’ve visited us before, you will know that we have 3 multi- purpose training rooms available for use.

Whether that be for Recruitment Days, Interviews, Meetings, Training Courses – the possibilities are endless!

We also offer First Aid Courses that come complete with lunches and complimentary refreshments, so if you are looking to get your staff trained up on this kind of thing, then why not get in touch?

We are quite happy to discuss any method of room hire with anyone and be as flexible as we can. So, if you think there is something we could help you with, then contact us on 0131 657 2674 or e-mail us at [email protected] for more details.

TALENT BANK – WHY HAVEN’T YOU SIGNED UP? Our Talent Bank is in full swing now and we have been putting people into work over the last 4-5 months.

The Candidates that we have helped so far have received help with things like;

- CV’s - Interview Techniques - Job Searching - Tailored consultations

Are you actively looking for work? Are you unhappy in your current role? Looking for work, but not sure where to start? Low on self-esteem and looking for that confidence boost? Disillusioned with job searching?

Do any of the above apply to you, or indeed anyone you know?

If so, then please log on to the Career Support Section of our website; www.rscfortkinnaird.co.uk and select “Talent Bank”.

There is additional information there and also a downloadable registration form.

To apply to join our Talent Bank, simply e-mail your CV and the completed registration form to [email protected]

For general enquiries about the Talent Bank, please give us a call on 0131 657 2674 In Work Support Service – Edinburgh & East Lothian Wide

A new In-Work Support Service will operate for employees who have recently taken on new employment but who may need support to stay in their job.

Funded through the Department of Work and Pensions Flexible Support Fund this pilot project aims to assist those new employees, by supporting them with any barriers that may prevent them from sustaining.

It will primarily focus on people gaining employment from the hardest to reach unemployed groups including ESA clients, Lone Parents and long-term unemployed (including work programme returners); however, each referral will be considered on an individual basis.

This service offers a suite of support options including;

• Mentoring Support • Coaching (face to face or telephone) • Further job search support • ‘Better off’ calculations for underemployed clients still on benefits • Access to further training opportunities • Modern Apprenticeship options • SVQs • Mediation between the new member of staff and employer if needed If you would like to refer any clients to this service please complete the referral form and send it back to us at [email protected] or please call 0131 657 2674 if you have queries. CONTACT US Recruitment and Skills Centre, 31 Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0131 657 2674

Talent Bank Contact: [email protected]

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