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Countryside South
Countryside South
Set in The Heart of Lincolnshire is a bustling market town with a long and varied history
Just south of the city of Lincoln is the Countryside South area, this is rural England at its very best – a perfect base to make the most of Lincolnshire’s incredible aviation heritage and historic landscapes. The area covers Sleaford and Woodhall Spa, and is home to a range of businesses including leading edge SHD Composites, food manufacturer Tulip, the National Golf Centre and the world's largest producer of chlorophyll!
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There are hundreds of different jobs you could do in Lincolnshire. Here are just a few …
Sales assistant
Sales assistants sell products and help customers.
Sales assistant
Role Description
↵You might work in a supermarket, a department store, a garden centre, a small independent shop or one that's part of a chain. You'll be:
- serving and advising customers
- arranging goods in displays and on shelves
- rotating and replacing stock
- promoting extra products
- taking cash and card payments and making sure the till balances
- dealing with returns
- meeting sales targets
Salary Guide
Minimum: £11000
Maximum: £25000
Secondary School teacher
Secondary school teachers educate young people aged 11 to 16, and up to age 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Secondary School teacher
Role Description
You'll need:
- the ability to inspire and motivate
- the ability to manage classes and deal with challenging behaviour
- creativity to design activities and materials
- IT, organisational and planning skills
What you'll do
Most teaching jobs are in state schools and academies, but you could also work in independent schools, pupil referral units and hospitals. You could also register with an agency to provide ‘supply’ cover for other teachers.
You'll teach at key stage 3 (ages 11 to 14) and key stage 4 (ages 15 to 16). You may also teach in a sixth form (ages 16 to 19).
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- planning and preparing lessons
- teaching your specialist subject
- creating a safe learning environment
- setting and marking essays and exams
- checking students’ progress
- developing new courses and teaching materials
- classroom administration and record keeping
- attending meetings and training courses
Salary Guide
Minimum: £23000
Maximum: £60000
Order Picker
Order pickers select the products that online customers choose.
Order Picker
Role Description
1. Entry requirements
There are no set requirements, but a good standard of general education is important, including GCSEs in maths and English. Computer skills will also be useful for using online sales systems and scanners.
You could get into this job through an apprenticeship.
2. Skills required
You’ll need:
good timekeeping skills
the ability to work quickly and accurately
a well organised approach
3. What you'll do
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
selecting items to match the customer’s order sheet
using voice-activated picking machines and scanners
requesting freshly made items from in-house departments like bakeries
checking product quality
choosing suitable replacements where stock has sold out
packing items ready for despatch
updating customer records on computer systems
helping customers if working in-store
4. Salary
Starter: £14,000 to £17,000
Experienced: £18,000 to £20,000
Highly Experienced: £23,000
You may receive higher pay for night shifts or meeting targets.
5. Working hours, patterns and environment
You’ll usually work up to 40 hours a week on shifts, which may include weekends and nights.
You’ll be based in a warehouse, distribution centre or larger retail store. The job can be physically demanding and you could work in cool temperatures, for example in chiller rooms.
You’ll need your own transport to get to work when shifts fall outside normal public transport hours.
6. Career path and progression
With experience, you could become a shift supervisor then move into section or warehouse management.
You could also become a delivery driver if you work for a supermarket.
Salary Guide
Minimum: £14000
Maximum: £23000
Materials engineer
You could also do a degree specialising in a group of materials or their commercial use, like biomaterials, metallurgy, polymer science, or sports and materials science in a materials engineer role.
Materials engineer
Role Description
Entry requirements
You’ll usually need a foundation degree, HNC, HND or degree in a relevant subject, like applied chemistry, applied physics, materials engineering, materials science, or technology.
You could also do a degree specialising in a group of materials or their commercial use, like biomaterials, metallurgy, polymer science, or sports and materials science
You could get into this job through an apprenticeship, and then work your way up
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has information about careers and qualifications in this field.
Skills required
You’ll need:
creative problem-solving skills
maths, science and IT skills
communication and presentation skills
the ability to prioritise and plan effectively
What you'll do
You’ll research materials used in industry, like carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polymers, ceramics or alloys, and test their behaviours under different conditions.
You’ll usually work in a particular area, like metals, coatings or chemicals.
Your day-to-day duties could include:
researching new ways to combine materials
analysing test data, using computer modelling software
developing prototypes for new products
designing manufacturing processes that use new materials
investigating the reasons behind component or structural failures
supervising a team of technicians
writing reports
You’ll use non-destructive testing methods to investigate materials, like electrical conductivity, or tolerance to heat or corrosion.
You might work with nanomaterials like graphene and phosphorene, and identify where their properties could be put to use, like in computer electronics or biological sensors.
Salary
Starter: £20,000 to £26,000
Experienced: £26,500 to £40,000
Highly Experienced: over £45,000
These figures are a guide.
Working hours, patterns and environment
You’ll usually work 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with some overtime to meet deadlines.
You’ll be based in an office, laboratory or manufacturing environment.
You may have to travel between sites.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could move into project management or technical sales. You could also specialise in a particular material, or work in research and consultancy.
Salary Guide
Minimum: £20000
Maximum: £45000
Pharmacist
Pharmacists provide expert advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.
Pharmacist
Role Description
You could work in different areas, including:
Community pharmacy
- dispensing medicines in a high street or supermarket pharmacy
- giving healthcare advice about prescription and over-the-counter medicines
- advising on drug dosages and risks
- running screening programmes for diabetes, cholesterol or blood pressure
- visiting care homes to advise on the use and storage of medications
- ordering and controlling stock
- running a business, including supervising and training staff
Hospital pharmacy:
- working with doctors and nurses and other healthcare staff
- producing medicines when ready-made ones aren’t available, for example, cancer treatments
- buying, quality testing and distributing medicines throughout the hospital
- visiting wards and patients to talk about medicines and dosages
- dispensing medicines for patients being discharged from hospital
- supervising trainees and junior pharmacists
Local NHS service:
- giving advice to GPs and nurses on how to choose and prescribe medicines
- running GP practice clinics
- Education or industry:
- doing research into new medicines
- running clinical trials
In all of the above roles, you'll observe high standards of security and confidentiality.
Salary Guide
Minimum: £26000
Maximum: £83000
Delivery van driver
Delivery van drivers collect a wide range of items and deliver them to customers.
Delivery van driver
Role Description
Entry requirements
There are no set qualifications but you'll usually need:
basic English and maths skills
good eyesight and colour-normal vision
a good driving record and the correct licence
You may need to be over 21 and have held a full driving licence for at least 12 months.
Many vans are less than 3,500kg. If you drive vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,000kg, you may need further training depending on when you passed your driving test.
You could get into this job through an apprenticeship.
Skills required
You'll need:
excellent practical driving skills
the ability to work quickly and to tight deadlines
lifting and carrying skills
the ability to complete record sheets and paperwork
What you'll do
You may deliver parcels, letters and documents, groceries, furniture or equipment. This could be for postal or courier services, supermarkets or retailers. Your vehicle could vary in size, depending on the load and your licence.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
collecting goods from a depot, warehouse or pick-up point
loading the vehicle in an order that matches the deliveries you'll make
planning the route
greeting customers, getting signatures and giving invoices when you deliver
recording mileage and fuel you buy
updating delivery records
returning undelivered items
Salary
Starter: £14,000
Experienced: £20,000
Highly Experienced: up to £27,000
Some employers offer bonuses for attendance and for reaching work targets.
These figures are a guide.
Working hours, patterns and environment
You'll usually work between 36 and 48 hours a week, including evenings and weekends. Some courier companies may expect you to drive through the night.
For safety reasons there are legal limits on drivers' hours, depending on the type of vehicle.
For some jobs, you'll be given a uniform and specialist clothing.
The job is physically demanding.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could complete training for a large goods vehicle (LGV) licence for opportunities in freight transport and tanker driving.
If you take specialist training, like defensive driving and personal security, you could drive vehicles containing cash and valuable items. You'd also usually need a Security Industry Association (SIA) licence for this.
Salary Guide
Minimum: £14000
Maximum: £27000
Purchasing manager
Also known as Procurement manager. Purchasing managers buy equipment, goods and services for their company.
Purchasing manager
Role Description
Skills required
You'll need:
- financial skills
- excellent negotiating and networking skills
- leadership and management skills
What you'll do
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- deciding what goods, services and equipment are needed
- monitoring and forecasting stock levels
- researching and finding new products and suppliers
- assessing tenders from potential suppliers
- negotiating prices and agreeing contracts
- keeping up to date with market trends
In larger organisations you may run a purchasing department and lead a team of buyers and administrators. In smaller companies, you may combine purchasing with other management duties.
Salary Guide
Minimum: £20000
Maximum: £60000
Quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
Quantity surveyor
Role Description
You could work in the public sector for a local authority, housing association or government department.
You could also work in the private sector for a building contractor, property company, civil engineering or architecture firm.
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
- finding out a client’s needs and assessing if their plans are feasible
- working out quantities and costs of materials, time and labour for tenders
- negotiating contracts and work schedules
- advising on legal matters, including risks and disputes
- monitoring sub-contractors and stages of construction
- writing regular reports on costs and preparing accounts for payment
- keeping up to date with construction methods and materials
- following health and safety and building regulations
Salary Guide
Minimum: £18000
Maximum: £80000
Employers in Countryside South
Branston
From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the South West, we supply retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers with fresh and ready prepared potatoes. We do all this with the help of dedicated and professional potato growers who deliver the high standards we demand, day in, day out.
Branston
Still a privately owned company, over the years we’ve continued to grow, invest and succeed. We’re as focused as ever on our fresh potato business, while continuing to build on the success of our innovative prepared vegetable ranges. From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the South West, we supply retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers with fresh and ready prepared potatoes
Our Main Board members have a wealth of experience – from farming right through to retail – and they continue to set the strategic direction for the business. They’re supported by the Executive Board, whose diverse range of expertise helps them to take that direction and work out how to turn the plans into reality. And the whole thing is underpinned by the 700-strong team of people who keep everything moving – day in and day out.
Whether running our factories and offices or looking after our growers and customers we’re all passionate about what we do and about how we do it. From maintaining our stringent Environmental Policy to ensuring that we provide safe and ethical working conditions for everyone in our supply chain through the UK Modern Slavery Act, everything we do is guided by a shared vision of ‘How we do business’. Supported by our values, this is what drives our actions every day.
The relationship we have with every single one of our suppliers is incredibly important to us and we pride ourselves on our ability to develop partnerships based on mutual trust. It’s an extremely important part of our approach to business.
We work with all sorts of suppliers: specialist niche growers supplying very small quantities, family farms, large farming businesses supplying huge tonnages, growers supplying in tight seasonal windows and overseas suppliers filling the gaps that our home crop cannot fill.
Tatums
Our team is motivated, flexible and passionate about food!
Tatums
Located in a courtyard just off Ironmonger Street in the centre of Stamford, Tatums Bistro offers relaxed & comfortable dining, serving good British food, sourcing quality local produce served in a modern & imaginative way.
WINNER OF THE STAMFORD MERCURY GREAT TASTE AWARD 2018
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service
Our core purpose is to help individuals, particularly at transition points in their lives, improve their mental and physical health and well-being and choose healthier lifestyles.
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service
Who we are – strengthening communities, supporting individuals
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) promotes volunteering through its four accredited Volunteer Centres - in Boston, Manby (near Louth), Spalding and Grantham, matching would-be volunteers with opportunities and supporting volunteer involving organisations to recruit, train and retain volunteers.
LCVS is a charity working to support the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals.
It supports community groups to get established, survive and thrive by providing help and guidance with paperwork and governance, resources, sourcing funding and finding and training volunteers.
In addition, LCVS delivers and enables health-related community projects.
Find LCVS at www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk
Water Management Alliance
Whether you work for us as a digger driver or as a member of the senior management team, there will be a considerable variety of challenges in your diverse workload and you will be offered real opportunities for career development.
Water Management Alliance
The Water Management Alliance
The Water Management Alliance (WMA) is a group of like-minded Internal Drainage Boards (known as IDBs) operating in the Anglian Region. We are building resource and capacity in the Anglian region in order to meet the challenges of climate change, sustainable water and flood risk management. The WMA works closely with our IDB’s, partners, communities and individuals to secure new funding streams and deliver innovative approaches at a local level.
We welcome partnership approaches and aim to deliver value for money projects using local expertise and experience.
Did you know Internal Drainage Boards…?
- date back some 900 years and are one of Europe’s oldest water management organisations.
- have statutory powers to undertake flood defence and water management works.
- aim to manage water levels and flood risk management for people and wildlife sustainably and aim to limit impacts of flood and drought within their drainage districts.
- are collectively one of the biggest managers of freshwaters and wetlands in the UK.
- manage drainage districts that cover 10% of the land in England and Wales.
- manage and maintain over 500 pumping stations, 22,000 km of watercourse and numerous sluices and weirs for people and wildlife.
The Water Management Alliance works for and on behalf of other Flood Risk Management Authorities as well as community groups, NGO’s and landowners. We also deliver significant flood risk management benefits and enhanced environmental outcomes on the ground. Our members are all independent and democratically accountable statutory bodies who seek to protect some 548,000 hectares in East Anglia.
The WMA Eastern Drainage Boards include the Broads IDB, East Suffolk IDB and the Norfolk Rivers IDB.
South Holland:
This includes some of the most fertile arable land in the world and is widely recognised as the bread basket of Britain. The area is home to around 60,000 people, a thriving local economy and an increasingly popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the country. The area is both locally and nationally important and worth the cost of defending and protecting, now and in future.
Although the entire area is at considerable theoretical risk of river flooding and inundation from the sea, the actual risk is substantially reduced by the work that we do in partnership with Local Authorities, the Environment Agency and Natural England.
The area's full watershed catchment area draining to the Drainage District is the same as the Drainage District, which means that we can provide a better service than we might otherwise be able to: this is because we are not compelled to take surface water from outside the Drainage District that we have no control over. This gives us an advantage in being able to protect the people of South Holland and reduce the risk of flooding.
If you choose to work for the WMA or any of its Member Boards you will be joining an organisation which is striving to provide employees with a positive employment experience. Whether you work for us as a digger driver or as a member of the senior management team, there will be a considerable variety of challenges in your diverse workload and you will be offered real opportunities for career development.
To find out more about the WMA follow them on @The_WMA
Interflora
We are proud to be the world’s largest and most experienced flower delivery network.
Interflora
Interflora is based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
Every day, thousands of people trust us to deliver their good wishes and thoughtful sentiments on their behalf. But it's not just about being the largest - we pride ourselves on being the most personable too.
Everyone involved - from our florists, to our delivery drivers, to our customer advisors - all take care to add a little personal touch to the Interflora experience.
We're also proud that so many award-winning florists choose to be part of the Interflora family. Each of our expert florists has the unique blend of skills, creativity and attention to detail needed to create every handmade Interflora bouquet.
Jarell Group
The Jarell Group have over 3000 employees Nationwide and operate across locations in the North, Midlands & south of the country.
Jarell Group
Jarell Group are a collective of professional service organisations focusing on the workforce solutions marketplace. The Jarell Group incorporates in excess of 100 years’ worth of experience in the recruitment and training sectors.
We identify best practice, highlight new trends and encourage communication and collaboration between members. The Jarell group draws on industry experts working for large & small B2B organisations.
As a group of highly experienced professionals, our people redefine best practice on a daily basis. For now, we’re focusing on the recruitment, technology and payroll sectors, with transformative solutions, systems and software.
Our collective insights, skills and talents are streamlining administration, saving time and improving bottom lines for companies and brands across the UK, as well as offering individuals a better way to find and manage their employment, or get a better deal on loans or logistics
Barkston Refinishing
A traditional body shop in Grantham, passionate about cars and apprenticeships.
Barkston Refinishing
What do we do? Barkston Refinishing is a traditional bodyshop. That means that we are able to repair anything that is part of or attached to the vehicle body. This includes bonnets, roofs, glass, wings, doors, quarter panels, boot lids, sills, door mirrors you name it!
All productive staff have been apprentice trained and qualified to city & guilds / NVQ3.
Meet the team:
David (Company Director) has been working on cars since the age of 11 when he first got behind the steering wheel of a 1956 Morris Isis and learned to drive around the yard at the family home. Apprenticed in 1971 for five years and still learning 37 years later , proud to have worked with some real tradesmen. During that time the job has seen many changes mostly good, but sadly some things not so. Every day brings a new challenge, sometimes frustration, but always satisfaction and pride.
Andy has shadowed his brother Dave since he left school with a few variations of employers but shares the same love of the job. He joined Barkston Refinishing in May 1983 and celebrates 35 years with the company this year.
Paul son of David was born to spray. Loves to paint something different and wants to hear from you! Normally nobody sees the efforts of his labour as his job is to repair the car so that no one can tell its been done. Give him something different to do and make him happy!
Rosemarie married David in 1977 and still loves him. – what a woman! Rosemarie mans the office on a Friday and generally looks after the money. She is a pussycat most of the time but is feared in accounts departments and by debtors who dare to exceed our credit terms without telling her
Adam has loved classic cars every since he was 11 when he built a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 from a bare shell upwards and every since he was ready to do anything with a car from learning how to paint it to how to do bodywork on it from welding to panel beating, Adam is our apprentice, joined in September 2016 and is making a good start to his career
P3
We absolutely love what we do, and we’re passionate about the way we do it, and we’re looking for people who share this attitude.
P3
We’re a charity and social enterprise, made up of passionate people, who care about people. We exist to improve lives and communities by delivering services for socially excluded and vulnerable people to unlock their potential and open up new possibilities.
Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to be a full and valued member of a society where social exclusion and isolation no longer exist. It’s that simple!
Everything we do is centred on our core values - being innovative, different, creative, focused entirely on being helpful in everything we do, being passionate about the people we work with, our determination to tackle problems that others won’t, and working together as one team.
P3 services are highly diverse; we operate housing services, community-based support, advice and guidance service
Apprenticeships too!
At P3, we have a track record in supporting apprentices to gain their qualifications, on-the-job experience and in many cases, go on to permanent employment.
Not only will you get training as you work, you will also be able to study for a qualification in your chosen subject; earning while you are learning. We will provide you with a buddy who will support you while you settle into the role. They will be an existing member of staff who has experience in the area that you are working in.
Home From Home Care Ltd
Our staff are the cornerstone of delivering exceptional care and support. We recruit people with the right attitude and an enthusiasm for making the difference.
Home From Home Care Ltd
“Inspired by Laura, our daughter and Hugo’s sister, we created Home From Home Care.
We’re looking for people from all walks of life who may or may not have experience in supporting people with a learning disability to join our team.
We offer a comprehensive training programme and real career development opportunities within great working environments.
Over the last 12 years we have developed specialist residential care homes for adults with learning disabilities and complex special needs. We are based in Dorrington, Lincoln but have home throughout the region.
Combining our family perspective with experienced professionals, we create dynamic and therapeutic services around each person in exceptional environments.
We offer a full and active life to meet personal aspirations, delivering meaningful outcomes and fulfilled days.”
We are driven by wanting to make the difference and setting high standards in everything we provide – from the design and layout of a home, to the colour of the curtains. Creating a warm and homely environment is just the start – it is the quality of the care & support that is essential to delivering fulfilled lives for all our sons and daughters.
We recognise that training is crucial to providing exceptional support.
Our twelve week Induction Programme encompasses the Skills for Care Common Induction Standards.
Mandatory, in-house training and distance learning are opportunities for accreditations, including Level 2 & Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Refresher training and additional specific training ensure we respond positively to the changing needs of each individual we support.
Training programmes are designed to be a pathway to career progression.
National Centre of Food Manufacturing - University of Lincoln
The NCFM is dedicated to helping food industry employees advance their careers. We understand the demands of studying while working in this fast moving, dynamic industry and balancing family commitments. Our part-time Degree Apprenticeships provide one of many flexible study options for those working in Quality, Technical roles and Operations Management.
National Centre of Food Manufacturing - University of Lincoln
The NCFM is dedicated to helping food industry employees advance their careers. We understand the demands of studying while working in this fast moving, dynamic industry and balancing family commitments. Our part-time Degree Apprenticeships provide one of many flexible study options for those working in Quality, Technical roles and Operations Management.
The NCFM is also committed to helping the sector innovate. We work with employers and partners towards this goal, aided by our partnership with leading equipment suppliers and our outstanding specialist facilities, food factory and cutting-edge automation.
NCFM offer a range of opportunities for business and employees. These cover opportunities for studying apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, research and innovation.
Strutt & Parker
Helping people lead the lives they aspire to, we aim to ensure our people achieve their own ambitions.
Strutt & Parker
Our people are approachable and trustworthy - true specialists, for whom reputation, relationships, innovation and service is balanced with intelligence, knowledge, professionalism and a thoughtful approach to work.
Graduate Programme
Strutt & Parker’s residential, rural, development and planning teams will continue to operate under the Strutt & Parker brand, whilst the commercial arm of the business will operate under the BNP Paribas Real Estate brand.
Every year we hand-pick a number of Graduates who we believe have the ambition and talent to play a key part in the future of our expanding business.
Respect
As a partnership we have a culture of respect for each other’s knowledge and expertise. We educate, train and nurture our people, and actively engage in social programmes.
Trust
One of our core values is based on the trust placed in us by our clients and by our colleagues. We actively seek to avoid conflicts of interest. Over the changing landscape of the past 125 years, we have grown and developed into new disciplines.
True Partnership
The partnership between ourselves, our staff and our clients has always been at the heart of what we do. An encapsulation of our beliefs, it informs how we conduct ourselves as a business and as individuals.
Delivery
We ensure we deliver our services diligently, creatively and intelligently, with an absolute focus on our clients. We like to celebrate our past successes, whilst keeping our focus on the future.
Professional
We apply the highest standards of expertise to all our activities to achieve the best results. Our working environments are fun and friendly, while also professional and hardworking.
Involvement
Ours is a collaborative environment which encourages ideas, innovation and discussion. Supported through the opportunities of progression and personal development, our people tend to stay with us for many years.
Dappledown House Nursery
Building careers and developing children.
Dappledown House Nursery
Dappledown is based in an original village Old school with a pony and paddock as neighbours. Pauline Morgan took over Dappledown House Nursery in 2012 and it has flourished further ever since.
We offer a warm, nurturing environment with fully trained and experienced staff. Unique stunning views as well as our large outdoor play area, enable the children to take full advantage of our countryside environment.
Did You Know?
Chemicals in Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire is at the centre of a major concentration of process industries, which in the wider Humber region employs around 15,000 people across 120 companies
Did You Know?
Chemicals in Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire is at the centre of a major concentration of process industries, which in the wider Humber region employs around 15,000 people across 120 companies
