GCSE/ 'A' level/ Standard Grade/ Highers

Careers with ASDA

ASDA offers a huge range of opportunities across all areas of the business. This might be, for example, in one of our stores, ASDA Living, in our Pharmacy or Optical departments, in one of our Distribution centres or in a more specialised role in the ASDA or George Home Offices, such as Finance, IT or Buying. Qualifications required will depend on the role.

Benefits include:
• Competitive salary • Colleague discount • Bonus • Flexible working • Private health cover • Pension • Share save plan

Careers with CEMEX

GCSE English and Maths grade C and above is a minimum requirement.

• Plant Operators - NVQ Level 2 (Plant/Process Operations)
• Service Agents - NVQ level 2 (Business admin/Customer services/Sales)
• Supervisors - NVQ level 3 (SHE/Business admin/Plant or Process Operations)
• Team Leaders - NVQ level 3 (Business admin/Customer Service/Sales)
• Technicians - City & Guilds or LATA

Careers with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

GCSE English and Maths grade C and above is a minimum requirement.

The Enterprise Management Training Scheme

The minimum age to work at Enterprise is 16 with GCSE qualifications. A general management scheme giving you the chance to develop skills in all areas, from sales and marketing to customer service and finance.

Careers with Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

If you are considering entering the workforce straight after school or college, you can study the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. In order to do this, you will need to be competent in Mathematics and English before you start.

The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is a recognised qualification in its own right, or it can be a stepping stone to the CIMA Professional Qualification. For more information visit www.cimaglobal.com/cimacertificate

Careers with Morrisons

As part of our dedication to developing employees we launched our own Academy and aim to train all 40,000 of our 16 to 24 year old employees to achieve a QCF Level 2 Retail Skills Qualification. With one third of all staff in the retail industry aged under 25, Morrisons’ commitment emphasises the pivotal role that the retail sector plays in helping young people into work. We also offer a variety of sponsored degree programmes across the UK – see www.iwantafreshstart.com

Careers with OPITO

There are a wide variety of careers available in the oil and gas industry in both technical and commercial disciplines, in general the core subjects of Maths and English are a minimum requirement. These should be at a minimum of GCSE (grade C or above), SQA Standard Grade (credit or general level), Intermediate 1 or 2 or equivalent GNVQs/general SVQs.

Careers with Tesco

GCSE: Our School Leaver Options Programme is a fast track development programme giving 16-18 year olds the opportunity to learn while they earn. The programme will develop trainees to a Team Leader position within 12 months and individuals will also gain a qualification. The NVQ Level 3 in Retail will build on retail and managerial knowledge, enabling us to create our leaders of the future.

‘A’ Level or equivelant: Our Trainee Management Options Programme is a hands on, fast track management programme that will, in 12 months, supports trainees to develop all of the skills they need to become a Manager and build a high flying career with Britain’s number 1 retailer. It is also an accredited programme which awards trainees with a Higher Education Award from Manchester Metropolitan University. Requirements; GCSEs in Maths and English, at grade C or above and 180 UCAS points.

Benefits: Competitive salary, plus benefits package including shares, pension, staff discount card, discounted health insurance, plus a broad range of voluntary benefits. Application open between September and December each year. Please visit our website for more details www.tesco-careers.com/trainee-management-programme

Careers with TNT

GCSE English and Maths grade C and above is a minimum requirement.

Roles are available across a wide range of functions: Sales (indoor and field), Operations, Customer Services, Delivery and Administration.

You can access a list of locations to choose from and the Company Application Form at
http://cgi.tnt.co.uk/careers/recruitment_form.asp

Careers with Zurich

Recruiting the very best talent means offering a benefits package that’s up there with the very best. Join us, and we’ll pay you a salary matching your talents and position and reward you for outstanding performance. The best thing about the benefits package is that it will be unique to you. Because it’s flexible, you can change it depending on what you need.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Childcare vouchers
• Incentive scheme including an annual performance bonus
• Up to 30 days holiday a year
• Company sick pay
• Car parking
• Private dental cover
• Insurance discounts
• Retail vouchers

Careers with Co-operative Group

We offer a wide range of opportunities across all areas of the business, from working in our retail stores to the many career options available in our Head Office. Qualifications required will vary depending on the role.

Benefits include: Generous holiday entitlement • Competitive salary • An award-winning pension scheme • A share in the profits • Discounts up to 30% from our family of businesses • Tax-and NIC-advantageous salary sacrifice schemes (currently pensions & childcare vouchers) • An Employee Assistance Programme, which provides expert help and advice on a wide range of issues.

Careers with Cristal Global

See under Apprenticeships

Careers with Sheffield Forgemasters International

A variety of apprenticeships are available for school or college leavers