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VACANCIES

Kendal Nutricare is an English Pharmaceutical Research Company, manufacturing milk based infant formulas and weaning products to UK and export markets.

CANTEEN ASSISTANT

Shift Electrical Craftsman

We currently have a vacancy for a Canteen Assistant to work Saturdays from 7.00am to 9.30am.

We are looking for a fully qualified electrician, to work independently with responsible for fault diagnosis, repair, maintenance, installation and improvement of all site electrical plant, machinery, equipment and services to ensure safe and efficient working.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Peter Martindale, Electrical Engineering Manager on 01539 797 290

Process Improvement Technician

We are looking for an experienced engineer from a manufacturing background. You will be responsible for Continuous Improvement throughout Primary Production areas, identifying and justifying improvements through analysis of data. You will assist in improving quality, performance and material flow and reducing downtime and waste. You will oversee the effective production of spray dried and cereal products to meet product specifications.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Simon Evans, Primary Operations Manager on 07736 572 622

Multi-Disciplined Lab Technician

The Laboratories provide an analytical service in Chemistry and Microbiology, to ensure the product is quality assured at each step of the process. You will be responsible for the analysis of raw materials, packaging, intermediates and finished goods. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or college leaver; A-level Science or equivalent is essential as a minimum requirement. You should be a team player and experience in a food laboratory would be advantageous.

For an informal discussion about this role contact Dorota Wisniewska, Lab Manager on 01539 797 204

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to katie.sharp@uk.hjheinz.com Closing date for all applications is Friday 7 August 2015

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Previous experience of working within a kitchen would be an advantage, however full training will be given. Flexibility to cover holidays and sickness during the week would also be an advantage.

ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS • General Office Assistant • Papermilldirect Packing Assistant We currently have the above vacancies to provide cover for holidays and sickness. The hours are dependent upon the business need.

General Office Assistant The job holder will be required to provide efficient administration and support in the General Office including switchboard, reception, despatching incoming and outgoing mail and varied administrative tasks to support the HR team. Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Papermilldirect Packing Assistant The role will involve picking and packing orders efficiently and to the right quality for internet customers.

Kendal Nutricare Ltd, Mint Bridge Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6NL | Tel: 01539 723 815

Kendal

The successful candidate would be required to assist with the preparation and cooking food and meals to a high standard of quality and hygiene.

Carnforth

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd August 2015 If you would like further information or wish to apply for any of the above roles, please contact Amy Waine for an application form on 01539 722002. Alternatively you can email your CV to amy.waine@cropper.com. Please send all postal applications to our Human Resources Department at James Cropper plc, Burneside Mill, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6PZ. For more information about James Cropper plc visit www.cropper.com

NIGHT TEAM CARE WORKERS Working in a team of 2 between the hours of 11pm and 7am you will be providing care and support to clients in the community. No previous experience is necessary as we provide full training. Please note it is ESSENTIAL that you drive and have access to a reliable car. We have 2 part-time vacancies (16 to 24 hours per week).

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The above vacancy is based at our Head Office; 16c Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN

Please call Joanne or Lisa on 01539 735694 (option 3) or email admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk for further details / application pack

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All posts subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks (previously CRB check)

CURRENTLY RECRUITING:

Assistant Restaurant Manager / Sommelier Chef de Rang | General Assistant (Lake House)

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a family-run hotel with a long-standing team and a friendly environment. We are looking for people that are friendly, charming, enthusiastic, well presented, with good manners, good communication skills, and good English. Positions are full time, live in or out, with 28 days paid holiday, all meals on duty provided, great subsidised local staff accommodation. Salary commensurate with experience.

Crook Road, Nr Windermere LA23 3NE

015394 88818

thegilpin.co.uk/jobs

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Catey Hotel of the Year 2012-13 • VisitBritain Hotel of the Year 2011-12 • Condé Nast Johansens Country House Hotel of the Year 2013

Hotel & Catering

www.castlegreen.co.uk 78% 4*AA Rating Due to increased business levels we are looking to recruit the following:

Chef de Partie Management Trainees Food and Beverage Supervisors Room Attendants Along with competitive rates of pay for all the above positions, staff enjoy substantial benefits from working at the hotel including reduced rates for our leisure club, dinner for 2 on their birthdays, staff rates at other Best Western hotels, company pension scheme, to name but a few.

We are holding an open evening on: Thursday 30th July, from 5pm to 8pm Please feel free to come along to discuss career opportunities within the hotel.

If you are unable to attend the open evening and would like to be considered for any of the positions please send an up to date CV to grace@castlegreen.co.uk Or for an application form and further details ring: Grace Williamson on 01539 797003/734000 (office hours)

Housekeeping Staff

15 - 30 hours per week at Cedar Manor Hotel, Windermere.

We are looking for motivated and hardworking housekeepers to help us keep the Hotel immaculate for our guests. Previous experience desirable.

This will include weekend work. Excellent rates of pay.

Contact us on 015394 43192 or email info@cedarmanor.co.uk

Low Sizergh Barn is an award winning farm shop and tearoom in a rural but easy to access location with a friendly, family-run approach. We have the following vacancy:

Cook/Baker– Full time/Part time

You will have previous experience in a fast paced catering environment, high personal standards, a “can do” attitude and NVQ 2/3 in Professional Cookery.

We offer a competitive hourly rate for set working days and no split shifts.

Full time hours are 42 per week over 5 days Part time hours are 25 hours per week over 3 days.

Please contact Belinda Smith in writing: Low Sizergh Barn, Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8AE Tel: 015395 60426 Email: belinda@lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

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Charity seeks missing ingredient… the Chef We are seeking applicants for the following positions:

Senior Chef De Partie

To assist with the daily operation of our restaurant and busy conference & banqueting department.

The successful applicant will be dynamic, and creative with a flair for modern British cuisine.

Experience in a similar position will be an advantage.

A local charity whose three kitchens can feed up to 250 people a day says a shortage of chefs is frustrating their plans to improve their offer.

Contact Ian Flitcroft – Head Chef Tel: 01539 733559 office@stonecrossmanor.co.uk

Part Time Night Porter

Tasks include ensuring the highest level of service, safety and security for the guests, function set ups, indoor pool maintenance, reception and switchboard operation, cash handling, bar service and general cleaning as well as other routine tasks.

Will also be required to cover our full time night porter’s annual leave. 11pm – 8 am Saturday & Sunday.

Food and Beverage Assistant Full & Part Time available Experience preferred.

Hours to include weekends, early / late shifts Must be flexible, customer focused & reliable.

Stonecross Manor Hotel, Milnthorpe Road, KENDAL LA9 5HP

Tel: 01539 733559 office@stonecrossmanor.co.uk www.stonecrossmanor.co.uk

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The Ambleside based Brathay Trust, who provide youth services and professional development programmes, has been trying to recruit two chefs and an apprentice since the start of the year.

Brathay business manager, Judith Wren, recognises this is part of a national problem and said: “Earlier in the year VisitEngland reported that nearly half, (47 per cent) of vacancies for chefs proved difficult to fill due to a lack of skilled applicants. They also said that chefs made up a fifth (21 per cent) of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting that businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they need. This has certainly been our experience.

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“However given that we’ve got all the right ingredients to attract good candidates - sociable working hours, accommodation and a jaw-dropping location to work – it’s even more frustrating not to have been able to fill the posts. Furthermore, as a £280.80 + Vat (inc 10% discount) Rate: young person’s charity and a leader in apprentice development, we would love to We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person to see a young person flourish as our apprentice chef. support and assist in the running of our restaurant.

“Having the right number of chefs would mean we could continue to develop the A great opportunity for someone with experience of waiting food offering to meet the needs of a very varied customer base. In any one day tables. The position is full time and permanent, with good that could be senior executives from a blue chip company hoping for croque en rate of pay and a share of tips. bouche and crème brulee to teenagers, far from home, with hearty appetites and Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BU wanting familiar food like pizza and chocolate mousse.

T: 015394 33332 E: eat@thepriesthole.co.uk “A full staffing compliment would also reduce the pressure on the existing team and allow team roles to be settled and embedded. Efficiencies would be made from not having to rely on agency staff and it would be simpler to plan the effective use of more of the kitchens on site.

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“Ultimately it would lead to a better experience for all our clients. As one young person said ‘good exercise, good food, and good sleep’ makes anything possible.”

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The salary range for the chef posts is £14k to £19k depending on experience. Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Judith Wren or Guest Services Manager Natasha Dalton on 015394 33041 or by emailing reception@brathay.org.uk

General Vacancies

If you are looking for a varied role in a beautiful location this could be the job for you!

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic part time team member to join our small team in Elterwater. We need you to provide admin/office support, guest & homeowner care and carry out property checks. Driving licence and own car required.

Saturdays 9am - 5pm plus additional days as required (minimum 80 days per year), £8.50 per hour, mileage covered.

For full job description visit: www.thegoodlifecottageco.co.uk/about-us/careers Closing date: 7th August 2015

Office Administrator Required Lakeland Vintners, The Wine Warehouse, Ings, Nr Staveley LA8 9PY Must have:• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Previous customer service experience • Good computer knowledge • An eye for detail Working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30-17.00, with some extra days to cover holidays and to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Full training will be given.

Please apply in writing to the address above or by email enclosing a CV and a detailed covering letter to:enquiries@lakelandvintners.co.uk

To apply email CV and cover letter to: stay@thegoodlifecottageco.co.uk

Are you looking to embark on a career in the Health Care Sector or simply fancy a change?

Gain knowledge and experiences expected by the teaching bodies with us!

Who do we care for?

We care for younger adults with a wide range of complex medical conditions including brain and spinal injuries, and long-term medical conditions.

Our ongoing training and support programme does give you the ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience whilst making a difference to individuals needing your help!

Care Assistant (Residential Services) Location: Holehird, Windermere Cumbria Hours: Full or Part time and Occasional hours available Holehird is a nursing home providing care for adults with an age range from 18 upwards who have complex health needs.

You will work in a friendly and informal home set in beautiful surroundings.

You will be involved in working alongside a professional healthcare team in supporting people who use our services with all aspects of their daily living needs.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer comprehensive training with support. You must be willing to undertake mandatory training. We also support and encourage individuals with their personal professional development plan and further education and training is available. The home and organisation both provide excellent opportunities for career development You will be required to be flexible to a weekly rota.

You will also have empathy with Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and value base.

Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.

To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD3925.

If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number.

Closing date: Ongoing

We are looking for a full-time

Maintenance and Lettings Administrator to join our busy team.

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional organisational skills and a proven track record in multi-tasking. You do not need a background in lettings but an interest is important.

The most valuable qualities we are looking for are: • Good attention to detail • Ability to stay calm under pressure • Methodical and thorough approach to work • Organised • Good at juggling tasks and prioritising • A great team player • A desire to show initiative If you think that you have the skills we need, please email Krysia for an application form on krysia@mint-homes.co.uk. You are welcome to email Krysia if you have any questions about the role.

Closing date: 17th August at 5pm.

Geldard Farms Ltd Levens Require

PACKING STATION DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS FARM WORKER POULTRY WORKER / EGG COLLECTOR Please call John on 07950875836 or email john@lowfoulshaw.co.uk

Volunteers Wanted

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Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare?

Or maybe you can give some time more occasionally?

We need people who can provide support as local befrienders (1-to-1 support), help out at our drop-ins in Kendal, Windermere and Grange, or get involved in our community fundraising efforts.

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Contact Freddie van Gulik for further details, stating which area you are interested in: 01539 740591 / 07565 919 256 / fvangulik@slmind.org

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General Vacancies

VACANCIES DECO RAT O R 40 hours per week £9.51 an hour We require an additional decorator to join our team to provide an efficient and high quality decorating service for our Cumbrian and Scottish businesses.

As our decorator you will clean down, prepare and decorate to a high standard all internal and external areas, advise on suitable paints and products and plan materials. You must be a time-served decorator, with a proven track record including wall papering, and ideally basic tiling skills. This role requires a health and safety focus, team work and a head for heights.

You must have a full driving license and your own vehicle. If you’re interested we would love to hear from you!

Cleaner in Charge –Dean Gibson School – Kendal: Cleaner required for local primary school, all cleaning duties, Monday – Friday, term time plus deep cleans. Key holder responsibility open up in mornings for 7.30am. 2 ½ hours per day, 12 ½ hours per week £8.64 per hour.

Office Cleaner – Milnthorpe / Levens: Cleaner required for 3 offices. 5 hours per week, flexible times in evening, equipment on site. £8.00 per hour.

Office Cleaner – Ulverston: Cleaner required for 2 offices in Ulverston, working Tuesdays & Thursdays, flexible times, £8.00 per hour 30 hours per month, all equipment on site.

QKS – Kendal: School cleaner required for Queen Katherine School, Monday – Friday from 3.30pm, 2 ½ hours per day. £7.00 per hour. Undergo DBS checks.

Showroom Cleaner – Lindale: Cleaner required 2 evenings per week Tuesday & Thursday from 6.00pm £8.00 per hour, 3 hours per week. All equipment on site.

Holiday Let Cleaners: required for Friday’s. Own car essential, must be reliable and

able to work to a high standard.

For more information on the above vacancies please call 015395 36956 or visit our website for more details: www.southlakesservices.com

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HOME SUPPORT CARERS – Day time hours in the Kendal, Milnthorpe, Arnside, Staveley area’s

Due to our strong order book we wish to recruit the following to supplement our established team:-

SITE JOINER GENERAL BUILDER/BRICKLAYER Applications by e-mail to: dave@coxandallen-builders.com or telephone 01539 733533

In order to grow our business further we require caring, compassionate, friendly and reliable people to make a difference to the lives of our clients. Experience is not necessary; a caring nature and a willingness to provide quality care and support, and actually look after people, is much more important. We offer flexible hours, a competitive rate of pay, generous mileage rate, holiday pay, uniform, mobile phone and on-going training programme. It is essential that you have a full UK driving license and have access to a reliable car.

Please call Joanne or Lisa on 01539 735694 (option 3) or email admin@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk for further details / application pack All posts subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks (previously CRB check)

Part time Sales Assistants (10 - 30 hours)

Sales Administration Assistant Full-Time

To work from our site near Holme. You will need an ability to work under pressure in what is an extremely busy and at times high pressure environment. We are looking for someone who is committed, honest, hardworking, has excellent IT and communication skills, and an ability to work on your their own initiative.

Please apply by email to andrewp@creativeconfectionery.co.uk or phone 015395 65314.

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Our new store is opening soon in Ambleside and we are looking for friendly and enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our team.

Although previous retail experience is always of interest, Lakeland offers thorough training, so the ideal person will have a bright positive outlook, coupled with a real love of both fashion and people.

For further information and to apply, please contact Rebecca on 015394 39019 or email info@lakelandleather.co.uk

GENERAL ASSISTANT Required for busy weddings & events company to help with preparing, setting up & breaking down events.

Duties also include dealing with laundry and stock control.

Bowness based. Weekend work required.

To apply or for more information, please email: lakes@ambiencevenuestyling.com

Become an Apprentice

At the Lake District National Park Authority we value our apprentices and have a dedicated programme to help you progress and learn new skills during your time with us. We work closely with Kendal College enabling you to leave us in 18 months’ time with an NVQ in a relevant topic such as Business Administration, Customer Service or Catering.

Being an apprentice has many advantages including access to in-house training, development of key skills and integrating yourself into a business.

Michael Curwen is a Customer Service and Administration Apprentice at The Lake District National Park Authority, and feels the skills he has learnt over the last year have been invaluable for future employment:

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“Throughout my time as a Customer Service and Administration Apprentice at the Lake District National Park, I have gained a lot of useful skills. I have also obtained a lot of experience in customer relations and communications, which I feel will be very beneficial for future employment” We have previously recruited apprentices for a variety of positions including Fell Futures, where apprentices gained knowledge and qualifications in rural and heritage skills. We are now recruiting a number of apprentices to work within a variety of areas at the Lake District National Park Authority including Communications, HR, the Contact Centre and commercial services.

For further details and an application form, visit our website at www.lakedistrict.gov.uk, email HR.services@lakedistrict. gov.uk or write to Human Resources, Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL clearly stating which position you are applying for and whether you would like details emailed or posted.

Budding business stars have battled it out in Cumbria’s Giving Nation Challenge The last Thursday and Friday inJune saw Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters in Penrith playing host to the Cumbria final of the 2015 Giving Nation Challenge.

Thursday saw two special schools – Sandside Lodge and Sandgate - go head-to-head in pitching their social enterprise business ideas to two judges, while on Friday it was the turn of Keswick School to make their case.

The scheme in Cumbria, where the teams’ challenge was to identify a need within their local community and set up a social enterprise to meet that need, is run in partnership between the Citizenship Foundation, Cumbria County Council’s Children’s Services and Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership.

In the special school category both teams delivered impressive pitches, with judges eventually deciding, after long debate, to split the honours with an Innovation award for Sandgate and a Business award for Sandside.

Sandgate identified the need in their community that there were a number of parks that were not as accessible for disabled as they could be so they carried out market research across the county by visiting different parks and rating each one to produce a guide for sale.

Keswick School came up trumps on Friday for an excellent presentation on their bird feeder business. Produced from plastic waste, the team donated half of their profits to Age Concern. They delivered a faultless pitch and, under a severe grilling for the judges, gave very passionate and reasoned answers.

A student from the school said, “I’ve learnt so much from doing this. It’s given me much more confidence and taught me a lot of skills which will help with school and when I get a job, or decide to start my own business.”

Cumbria County Council’s Enterprise Education Officer Julia Winder, who judged the competition alongside Rob Randell from Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership, said: “The standard of entries on both days was so high that it was very difficult for us to choose the winning teams.

“Giving Nation in Cumbria is a great way of teaching young people essential skills for the future whether it be setting up their own businesses or preparing for life in the workplace.”

Richard John, the Citizenship Foundation’s Giving Nation Programme Manager, said: “Cumbria has once again lead the way in nurturing a hotbed of young social entrepreneurs committed to driving change in their communities. These inspirational young people, supported by their teachers and local agencies have shown that you are never too young to make a difference to others.

“This collaboration between the Citizenship Foundation, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership and secondary schools is proof of the double-benefit model of youth social action – whereby both our youngest citizens and their local communities gain. It is also further evidence of the need to support schools-based work in line with the Step Up To Serve campaign’s ambition.”

Rob Randall from Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership said: “The Giving Nation Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for young people to showcase their enterprise skills. Year on year I’ve seen the standard of entries improve and this year is no different. Young people are really demonstrating they understand what social enterprise is all about – a business like any other, but one that ploughs its profits back into the community.

“For the Cumbria Spirit Award we heard from two excellent projects from Sandside and Sandgate schools, completely different but both with lots to recommend them. Choosing one winner was impossible and in the end we’ve recognised them both, one for their innovation and one for really delivering on the business side. I think that’s the right outcome and I wish both teams every success in taking their projects to the next stage.”

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