Total 4 Fresh/Entry Level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Cardiff, Cardiff County

**Top quality training and a long-lasting career with a first-class firm.**

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ABOUT TINDLES
Originally established in 1990 the firm has a respected reputation as the entrepreneur’s choice of Chartered Accountants.

Supporting SME owner managed businesses throughout the North East and UK operating in a variety of sectors and with turnovers ranging from £25,000 to £50 million, we support clients with a personal, tailored service to meet their individual needs.

TINDLES TRAINING
We recruit a select number of trainees each year. Our standards of training are recognised as being of the highest calibre and we are proud that at the end of their time with us, our trainees go on to become skilled and highly capable finance professionals.

We look to recruit the right people from the outset, with a view to them enjoying a long and fulfilling career with us.

You will be enrolled on a comprehensive and funded training programme and will be given all the support you need to complete a professional qualification, including paid study leave. Plus, you will receive expert mentoring and coaching from your managers and peers who have all started their careers where you are now.


THE ROLE
As a full-service firm, you will get exposure to all aspects of business advice, audit, and accountancy services.

From day one you will start developing key business, personal and technical skills, including:

- Preparing accounts using a variety of industry software
- Completing tax compliance returns including self-assessment tax returns and VAT
- Participating in onsite audits as part of a wider specialist team
- Advising and working closely with a range of clients from large corporations to sole traders
- Researching and preparing client presentations and reports
- Assisting within our payroll department
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, to build strong and meaningful relationships.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To start on your path to success, you will:

- Have at least 5 GCSE passes grade 6-9, including Maths and English
- Be on track to achieve or have already achieved a minimum of two B’s at A-Level or above
- Have excellent IT skills, including good working knowledge of Excel
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Be able to work from our office in Teesside.
People are at the heart of our organisation and, for us, the personal attributes and passion of each of our employees are what makes us stand out. We value our people and in joining the Tindles family, you’ll be part of a close-knit team. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills that can be a good team player but also bring their own voice to the table. We want people with clear and logical thinking, that can work in a fast-paced environment, working to deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

GOOD TO KNOW
We are committed to building a representative and inclusive workplace and we welcome diversity of age, backgrounds, and beliefs. We ensure all colleagues are treated fairly, with respect and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for learning and development including external qualifications
- Paid study leave
- Fully funded study materials and fees
- Paid professional subscriptions, memberships and events
- Access to Tindles Learning Library and Resources
- Regular social events
- Frequent charity events
- Networking opportunities
- On site parking and good transport links
- In-office perks

Get to know us before you apply - visit our website at: tindles.co.uk or follow us on social media for all the latest updates.


HOW TO APPLY?
If you feel you are the right fit for our firm please forward your CV, together with a short covering letter, to Angela Foster via email: recruitment@tindles.co.uk

The Role and Department     

The Trainee Technician role supports the Department of Psychology in delivering internationally excellent teaching and research by providing specialist services within the scientific environment. This includes completion of checklists to ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and will support a variety of technical functions. The role holder will also work with more senior colleagues to gain an appreciation of other technical services offered in the department. This is alongside completion of Level 3 apprenticeship standard (Software Development Technician) .Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.   

Typical Role Requirements

Here are the kind of activities that you'll be asked to undertake and ways in which you'll be expected to operate.

Service Delivery
* Provide an excellent service to our students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role by carrying out your tasks using the relevant procedures (which we will provide training for).
* Look after yourself and others by following health and safety regulations including correctly wearing any protective clothing or equipment provided e.g. safety shoes, being aware of any hazards and risks and reporting any incidents.
* Carry out some tasks that may require specialist skills and may be physically demanding.
* Operate, clean and look after specialist equipment and tools under supervision.
* Gather and record routine data on systems.

Teamwork
* Help and cooperate with the rest of your team.
* Help your colleagues when required with other key activities undertaken within your service.
* Help to move, set-up and dismantle any equipment or tools.
* Learn new skills and practices from more experienced colleagues.
* Bring any problems to the attention of more senior colleagues.
* Help monitor and replenish stock levels.
* Help colleagues meet learning, teaching and/or research objectives.

Communication/Personal
* Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
* Respond to routine requests for information.
* Use digital devices and apps (such as email) to communicate with students, your colleagues and anyone else you come across as part of your role.

* Any other reasonable duties.

Specific role requirements

The role will include attending off the job training for a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Software Development Technician for one day per week with a local training provider. This apprenticeship course will take two years.

Subject to the successful completion of the apprenticeship and performance criteria the post will become a permanent Assistant Technician at Grade 3.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

About the RoleAs a Technician, you will be primarily responsible for providing Technician support to Lecturing/Assessing staff. The post holder may also be required to provide support to staff and resources across all campuses when required throughout the School and College as required.£25,314 - £27,198 FTEPart Time, Fixed Term until 31/08/202522.5 Hours Per Week Closing Date: 27/05/2024Further Information:Staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd will have responsibility for the safeguarding and for the promoting the welfare of learner.Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the College, either at your principal place of work or other College premises, commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.It is recognised that duties and responsibilities of all posts may change from time to time and job descriptions may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect those changes which are commensurate with the role.Application Guidance:In line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, we will use the Person Specification to shortlist candidates. You should evidence how you have met all the Essential Criteria and, where applicable the Desirable Criteria outlined in the Person Specification. You should supply written evidence on how you fulfil each of the Essential Criteria (and if met, Desirable). You should outline in your ‘Further Information’ section evidence of how you meet the criteria in the same order in which they appear on the Person Specification.Please note, Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient application be received.