Vacancies through the Jobcentre Plus
Last updated: 06/10/2008
These are vacancies being advertised at the Jobcentre Plus located in the Newcastle city centre. These companies have not contacted the Student Job Shop directly specifying that they are looking for students, but the vacancies are listed for the public at the Jobcentre and the Job Shop staff have determined that these vacancies would be suitable for many students. This page is not updated daily, and it is only a very small selection of potentially suitable jobs being advertised at the Jobcentre Plus. Students are highly encouraged to look further into available Jobcentre Plus vacancies.
To apply for these jobs either phone Jobseeker Direct at 0845 6060 234, visit the Jobcentre Plus webpage or call in to their office at No. 1 Cathedral Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, opposite St. Nicholas Cathedral. You should be prepared to quote the appropriate job reference numbers if there is a specific job you want to inquire about.
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Job Title: CLEANER (NCS / 33507)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 8 HOURS PER WEEK, MORNINGS
Wage: NMW
Employer: Integrated Cleaning Management Limited
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience preferred but not essential. Duties will include cleaning toilets, buffing, vacuuming, dusting, emptying bins and any other related tasks.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 07795 498638 or 07795 477414 and asking for Linda Jones.
Job Title: CLEANING OPERATIVE (NCS / 33511)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 12.5 HOURS PER WEEK, EVENINGS
Wage: £5.73 PER HOUR (FROM 1ST OCTOBER)
Employer: ISS Facility Services Limited
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience preferred although full training can be provided. Applicants must be reliable. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, polishing, cleaning staff toilets, washing and buffing floors and all other related tasks. Extra hours also available.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 01661 820604 and asking for Joanne Taylor.
Job Title: SHOP ASSISTANT (WAC / 13155)
Location: HEATON, NEWCASTLE
Hours: 14.5 HOURS PER WEEK, WEEKENDS
Wage: NEGOTIABLE
Employer:Heaton Sandwich Cuisine
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: You must have good communication and customer service skills. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. Duties will involve preparing and serving customers food orders, cash handling and answering the telephone. Employer states a uniform will be provided.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mr Christian Collard at Heaton Sandwich Cuisine, 113 Heaton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5NR. Advice about completing a CV is available from your local Jobcentre Plus Office.
Job Title: PROMOTION STAFF (NCS / 33432)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 10 – 20 HOURS PER WEEK, FLEXIBLE HOURS
Wage: NMW + COMMISSION
Employer:Elite Promotions
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience is not essential. Must have a confident manner. Duties include giving out leaflets and competition entries in town centres. Hours are to suit applicant.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mark Still at Elite Promotions, 51 Bedford Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4HU, or to m.still@btinternet.com.
Job Title: CARE ASSISTANT (NWA / 15717)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 16.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Wage: £5.62 PER HOUR (UNTIL 1ST OCTOBER)
Employer:Southern Cross Health Care
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience is highly advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. Training is also given to obtain NVQ qualification. Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are needed. Duties to involve caring for the elderly. Will be required to assist residents with personal hygiene and assist at meal times.Successful applicants are required to provide a standard disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 2734297 and asking for Christine Gibson.
Job Title: WAITING STAFF (NCS / 32913)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 16 PER WEEK, EVENINGS
Wage: NMW
Employer: Metzzo
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Must have previous experience as restaurant waiting staff. Duties to include taking food and drink orders from customers, serving orders, cash handling, clearing and cleaning tables, setting up tables and any other relevant details as required. Previous applicants need not apply. Work Trial considered for suitable applicant.
How to apply: For further details about job reference NCS/32913, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (WAC / 13081)
Location: HEATON, NEWCASTLE
Hours: 16 + PER WEEK
Wage: EXCEEDS NMW
Employer: Philip Parkinson Homecare
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Experience in health care is essential and NVQ level 2 is preferred. Own transport is also required. Main duties are working alone or in a small team, helping with dressing, bathing, Will also be providing assistance with mobility and toileting and continence, physical limitations. Will need to assist the client in remaining as independent as possible plus any other tasks as required. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. Worktrial eligible.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 0191 2240666 and asking for Hayley Wilkinson
Job Title: STORE ASSISTANT / CONSULTANT (NCS / 33142)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: VARIOUS
Wage: NMW
Employer: Boots UK
Duration: TEMPORARY
Description: Christmas is a busy & exciting time. Sales Assistants take every opportunity to provide information to customers & help them select the best products & services. The role includes dealing with enquiries in a friendly professional manner as well as keeping up to date with promotions.Operations Assistants will stock shelves quickly & efficiently ensuring displays show offers/promotions Consultants create a shopping experience that leads to increased sales within your store. You will be passionate about identifying customer needs & sharing product knowledge.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by obtaining an application form from, and returning it to Online applications at Boots UK, www.boots.jobs/xmas, or by phoning 0870 320444444.
Job Title: CLEANER (NCS / 33191)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 10 – 20 HOURS PER WEEK, MORNINGS
Wage: NMW
Employer: Goose at the Garden
Duration: PERMANENT
Description:No experience is required as training will be provided. Main duties include dusting, vacuuming and cleaning of the bar areas and all other related duties as required. Employer has stated that hours and days of work can be made flexible to suit the applicant.
How to apply: For further details about job reference NCS/33191, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: CHEF / COOK (NWA / 15355)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Hours: 18 – 20 HOURS PER WEEK
Wage: EXCEEDS NMW
Employer: The Swan
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Must have previous experience and relevant qualifications. Duties include preparing and cooking for a main menu and also carving duties. This vacancy is based at Heddon-On-The-Wall. There is a possibility of a work trial with this vacancy - please see your adviser for details.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 01661 853161 and asking for Cath Morris.
Job Title: HANDYMAN (GAT / 73342)
Location: SWALWELL, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Hours: 15 – 20 PER WEEK, 3 OR 5 DAYS OUT OF 7, BETWEEN 9AM – 5PM
Wage: NEGOTIABLE
Employer: Premier Inn (Gateshead Metrocentre)
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Previous experience preferred. Duties will include painting, changing light bulbs and some gardening. The post is based in Taybarns Newcastle Metro Centre, Swalwell.
How to apply: You can go and see the employer about this job without telephoning beforehand. Ask for Nick McMahon at Premier Inn (Gateshead Metrocentre), Derwenthaugh Road, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3BL.
Job Title: CUSTOMER ADVISOR (JAR / 23217)
Location: JARROW, TYNE & WEAR
Hours: 15 PER WEEK, INCLUDING WEEKENDS, BETWEEN 9AM – 5:30PM
Wage: £5.84 PER HOUR
Employer: Argos
Duration: TEMPORARY
Description: Applicants must be fully flexible with hours, between 9am-5.30pm. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given. You will be required to climb ladders. duties will include all aspects of store work, including stock checking,serving customers and till work. A uniform is provided.The position is temporary for at least 4 months, but may become permanent.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by obtaining an application form from, and returning it to Derek Boyes at Argos, Unit 1, 18 - 22 Bede Precinct, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3LN.
Job Title: BAR STAFF (FEG / 14477)
Location: GATESHEAD
Hours: 16 – 20 HOURS PER WEEK, 3-5 DAYS FROM 7, BETWEEN 12PM – 12:30AM
Wage: NMW
Employer: Fiddlers, Gateshead
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Must be aged 18+ due to licensing laws. Experience is preferred but not essential as training provided. Duties include serving customers, preparing drinks, cash handling, keeping the bar area clean and tidy, collecting glasses, replenishing stock, and all other associated tasks.
How to apply: For further details about job reference FEG/14477, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays, 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255.
Job Title: HEAD CINEMA CLEANER (GAT / 72940)
Location: GATESHEAD
Hours: 15 – 20 HOURS PER WEEK, BETWEEN 6:30AM – 10PM
Wage: £6.50 PER HOUR
Employer: Jani-King Commercial Cleaners
Duration: PERMANENT
Description: Supervisory experience essential as the applicant will be managing a team of cleaners. Duties will include ensuring that all aspects of cinema cleaning are completed on a daily basis, managing a staff rota, following health and safety procedures and maintaining the standards of the cleaning team.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 07846 143457 ext 0 and asking for Ken Davies.
Job Title: SALES ASSISTANT (NCS/31290)
Location: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, TYNE&WEAR
Hours: 16 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS FROM 7, BETWEEN 9AM - 5.30PM
Wage: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE
Employer: Rinku Plc (Tigi)
Duration: PERMANENT ONLY
Description: Applicant must be able to deliver excellent customer service. A history of ladies fashions would be useful. Training will be provided for this position. Duties include serving customers, merchandising and dealing with deliveries. Applicants must be flexible.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by obtaining an application form the Jobcentre, and returning it to Mrs Moira Conway at Rinku Plc (Tigi), 152 Waverdale Way, Southshields, Thne and Wear, NE33 4SH.
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