Trainee vacancies for 16 to 18 years olds

Here are the latest trainee and apprenticeship vacancies for 16 to 18 year olds in East Sussex, where you can earn while you learn by working with a local employer.

The County Council are currently recruiting for a finance/accounting apprenticeship based in Lewes and a Business Administration apprenticeship within the Children's Department based in Eastbourne.

For more information, an online application form and advice on completing the form go to:

Two apprenticeships are available, one in Eastbourne and one in Brighton.

As a product adviser you'll be meeting and greeting customers, so good communication skills are essential.

Successful applicants will have a week intensive training at the Volkswagen National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes on 16th July and start work with the retailer the following week.

Closing date for application; 12th June

Apply with CV to: nikki.greenwood@learningskillspartnership.com

For more details download the job descriptions:

VW apprenticeship in Brighton (Adobe PDF, 30KB)
VW apprenticeship in Eastbourne (Adobe PDF, 30KB)

YMCA : Hove

You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm and receive £50 training allowance a week. Duties may include:

Answering phones, taking messages, greeting the public, using office equipment, typing and filing.
Must uphold company's aim of providing a dignified, confidential and compassionate service.

Closing date for applicants: To be confirmed (one position available)

Manufacturing or Warehousing Operative

Screen Solutions : Peacehaven
You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and receive £50 training allowance a week. Experience will include:-

Trainee position with a well-regarded design, manufacturing and installation company specialising in screen systems for a range of working environments (see website for further information).

Closing date for applicants: Ongoing (one position available)

As a work pairing trainee, you work for up for six months, and in return you get: