Apprenticeships

Jones Boughton
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers offering a full range of accounting, tax, audit and other associated services. 16 year olds would follow the AAT qualification but for those with A levels, consideration would be given to them following the ACCA study path.

Please contact Derek Boughton on 01295 228614.


Henry’s for Men
men’s wear retailers and formal dress hire specialists. Young people interested in a future in retail clothing would attend courses in basic and advanced sales and, if applicable, junior and senior management.

Please contact Malcolm Douglas on 01295 251044.


Lawrence Anthony
Hairdressing Salon, is looking for young people who will follow a full NVQ qualification programme.

Please contact Melanie Osborne, Salon Manager on 01295 263525.


Lochinvar Ltd.
manufacturers of gas fired water heating and heating equipment. 16/17 year olds would attend College in Southampton 4 days a month to follow the City and Guild 6012 course in the gas industry. 3 years for a craft certificate and 4 years for an advanced certificate.

Please contact Tim Whiting on 01295 269981.


John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd
Builders & Plumbers Merchants has premises in Banbury, Bicester, Rugby and Witney with a new branch opening in Kidlington in July 2005. The company is justifiably proud of its reputation for high levels of customer care and service and in providing a happy and secure working environment for all its employees. The vision of John Nicholls is to ensure that the talent and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full; apprenticeships and opportunities for training are availablre in a number of disciplines within the company.

For further information please contact David Hebdon on 01295 222354.


Norbar Torque Tools Ltd.
is an engineering company specialising in the manufacture of torque wrenches and measuring equipment for torque. They are looking for school leavers to enter into a 4 year engineering apprenticeship, one possibly in engineering design and the other in mechanical engineering which could lead to a skilled machinist type role.

Please contact Wanda Stewart-Lee, Human Resources Manager on 01295 753617.


Prodrive Limited ,
one of the world’s leading motorsport and automotive technology businesses. Successful candidates would take part in the Manufacturing Motorsport Apprenticeship scheme for young Motor Sports Industry employees aged 16 to 23 which takes place over a period of three years. Applicants should show enthusiasm and responsibility in their chosen role and prove to be a team player.

Further details can be obtained from Evers Pearce at Oxford and Cherwell College on 01844 212501 or you can send your CV with a covering letter to Matthew Dale, Human Resources Manager, Prodrive Limited, Acorn Way, Banbury. OX16 3ER