March 13, 2014 Jobstoday


AS A trading standards of- ficer, it would be your job to protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading envi- ronment. You would advise on and enforce the laws on buying, selling, renting and hiring of goods and services. If you can understand tech- nical information and you have good people skills, this job could be for you. In this job you would need


to communicate well and be assertive, tactful and resil- ient. You would also need to have good judgement. To get into this job you could either take a degree or train on the job. With a de- gree you could apply for a po- sition as a graduate trainee TSO. If you don’t have a degree


you could apply for a job as an assistant or trainee TSO and study for professional qualifications while in the job.


The work As a trading standards of-


ficer you could cover a range of issues, including: consumer safety animal welfare


fake goods product labelling weights and measures under-age sales.


In some jobs you could be


involved in all aspects of trading standards work, or you might specialise in one area. Your duties could include: visiting


local traders


and businesses for routine checks or to investigate com- plaints taking samples of goods for testing


checking that weighing scales and measures are ac- curate, for example, beer and spirit measures in pubs and clubs


making sure that labelling


is correct and advertising is not misleading finding unsafe electrical goods and toys advising consumers and businesses about the law investigating


suspected


offences – these could need undercover or surveillance work preparing evidence and go-


ing to court in prosecution cases giving talks, writing re- ports and keeping records.


Trading standards officers protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment. If you can understand technical information and you have good people skills, this job could be for you. Candidates need to communicate well and be assertive, tactful and resilient


Skills, interests and qualities To be a trading standards


officer you should have: good written and spoken


HEAD BUTCHER TRAINEE REPORTER


TheStroudNews& Journalislookingfor atrainee reportertojoin its talentednewsteam and fast-growingwebsite.


Thesuccessful candidatewith have an insatiable thirstfor agoodnewsstory, be enthusiastic,meticulously accurate and highly organised.


Stroud is avibranttownwith plenty to writeabout whereanambitious trainee can acquire theskills to becomeafirst-class reporter.


We will train youfor your NQJ and in returnwill require dedication, hard-workand apassion forpeople.You will be expectedtobring in off-diary storiesas well as coverthe usual blendofcourt, council and human interest.


We will offerthe successful applicantachallengingworkingenvironmentand 25 days holiday(plus bank holidays)


Newsquestoperates aworkplace personalpensionplan, in compliance with the employer pension duties under thepensions act2008.


Applicantsshould have completedtheir NCTJ prelims andhaveatleast 80 wpm shorthand as well as astrong interest in socialmedia. Adrivinglicence is essential.


NewsquestWales &Gloucestershire is part of theUK’s largest Regional Publishers, with an expandingportfolio of Newspapers, websites and magazines.


Contact Details To applyfor the aboveposition pleasecomplete an application form and fonwardtogetherwith acoveringletter (and CV if youwish), by post to theEditor: Mrs SueSmith,StroudNews& Journal, 6Lansdown,Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL51BE or by e-mail to: sue.smith@stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk


Foranapplication from,pleasecontact Gaye or Serenaon01453 762421 or downloadanapplication from at stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk


Closing Date:Friday, March28


The Advertising Standards Authority Telephone 020 7492 2222 www.asa.org.uk


Keeping advertising standards high


than making good ones.


OK, so we’re better at removing bad ads


Experienced full time in our expanding butchery at Chedworth Farm Shop. Must be willing to work weekends and as a team player. Your own busi- ness,without the costs. Contact Rosanne 01285 720265


INDEPENDENT Garage requires


experienced


Motor Vehicle Technician, knowledge of scanner use and some electrical skills would be of advantage. Top Rates of Pay. For more information call Martin on 01454 311663


Administrator


communication skills the ability to talk to people


from many different back- grounds good observation and atten-


at


Fieldcourt C of E Infant School required to work 30 hours per week, term-time only. For further information


email


admin@fieldcourt-inf. gloucs.sch.uk or call 01452 720257. Closing date: 21/03/2014.


Find out


howclassified advertisingcan work foryou


Classified Tel: 01453 755446


gazetteseries.co.uk


CARE Workers needed for dementia care home. Applicants must be enthu- siastic, committed and flexible. Call 01453 750478


ASSISTANT BREWER


Stroud Brewery. Self moti- vated with an aptitude for learning? Join our dynam- ic team ,with a stimulating range of work. Full time. Starting salary £18.5K. For application details email: greg@ stroudbrewery.co.uk


tion to detail the ability to understand technical and complex infor- mation knowledge of current leg-


islation good analysis and investi-


gation skills sound judgement and deci- sion-making.


SALESADMINISTRATORFOR TRANSPORT OFFICE TETBURY Hours8.00-5.00 Mon-Fri


Please Send CV Valley Trading Ltd Babdown Industrial Estate,Tetbury Glos GL88YL Email: info@valleytrading.co.uk •01666 505800


HGVDRIVERS FORTIPPERS AND SKIP LOADERS


MACHINE OPERATORS &LABOURERS FOR RECYCLING YARD VALLEY TRADING LTD TETBURY 01666 505800


INFO@VALLEYTRADING.CO.UK


Homecarers required forestablished familyrun agency, coveringCirencester,Tetbury, Fairford and Lechlade. Car drivers essential.


Full trainingand excellent ratesofpay. Part/full time flexible hours. Call01285 657327


www.beecheshomecare.co.uk Part Time


PART TIME Reprographics Technician and Lunchtime Supervisor.Required as soon as possible. Closing date Weds 26th March. Interview dates w/c 31st March. Visit our website www.stroudhigh.gloucs. sch.uk for more informa- tion or email: ssmith@ stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk


Part Time


TWO part-time positions available for a trainee den- tal nurse and a reception- ist. We are looking for two people to join our busy practice in Stroud. 01453 764029


ACCOUNTS Assistant with experience, knowledge of Quickbooks preferred but not essential. Good com- municator, able to work under pressure and own initiative to monthly dead- lines. Diligent,with good IT knowledge, attention to detail, be part of a team. Deal with clients on a daily basis over the phone. Full- time position.


Please


e-mail yourcvand refer- ences


to:melrose@ pubcare.co.uk Part Time


GARDENER with some experience


required.


Minimum of 4 hours a day once a fortnight, addition- al hours may be required occasionally. £10.00 per hour (depending on expe- rience).


required. Apply 01454 419516


PRACTICE Nurse required for busy single handed GP surgery in Stonehouse. 30 hours per week. Must be experienced, particularly in Chronic


Management, QOF, Travel health,


Gloucestershire Independent


Tel:01453540200 Fax:01453540212 Jobsonline @ www.gazetteseries.co.uk/jobs


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References


Disease Child


Immunisations and all treatment room work. Please send covering let- ter and CV to Mrs Vanda Winfield,


Health Clinic, High Street, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 2NG or email: vanda. winfield@glos.nhs.uk Date for application closure is 04.04.2014


Stonehouse


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