Apprenticeship Application Form

Apprenticeship Job Application
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CANDIDATE GUIDELINES

As a National Security Inspectorate (NSI) approved company we are required to comply with their guidelines in relation to security screening of individuals employed in a security environment (BS 7858). During the recruitment process, you will be required to provide Pointer Ltd with information and documentation to comply with the above.

If you are successful in obtaining employment with Pointer Ltd you will be required to provide evidence of your entitlement to work in the United Kingdom.

Pointer are an equal opportunities employer. More information can be found on our website
Personal Information
First Name
Middle Names
Last Name
Street Address 1
Street Address 2
City
Postcode
Email Address
Telephone Number
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Date
Age
National Insurance Number
If you are successful in obtaining employment with Pointer Ltd you will be required to provide evidence of your entitlement to work in the United Kingdom.

Driving Licence
Do you have a full driving licence?
How many current endorsements or penalty points (if any) do you have?
Give details of any motoring offences (if any)
You will be expected to achieve your full driving licence as you enter your 3rd year of apprenticeship.

Current Employer
Name of present Company / Employer
Telephone Number
Address
Post Code
Date Commenced employment

DayMonthYear
Date
Job Role / Title

School
School Name
Date Started

DayMonthYear
Date
Date Finished

DayMonthYear
Date - (Leave blank if still at school)
Detail subjects and Grades achieved or Expected
If a grade is expected, mark with (E)
Name of Guidance Teacher
(may be contacted for a reference)
Email address of Guidance Teacher

College or University
College or University Name
Date Started

DayMonthYear
Date
Date Finished

DayMonthYear
Date - (Leave blank if still at school)
Detail subjects / Qualifications / Grades achieved or Expected
If a grade is expected, mark with (E)
Name of Lecturer / Tutor
(may be contacted for a reference)
Email address of Lecturer or Tutor

Other Qualifications
Details of any other qualifications you have

Personal References

Please give a least one personal reference from persons, who have known you for a minimum of two years. The persons should not be a previous employer, relatives (by blood or by marriage), and/or persons residing at the same address as you, to whom reference may be made:
Reference 1 : Name
Email Address
Address
Telephone Number
Reference 2 : Name
Email Address
Address
Telephone Number

Employment Record

Please show all periods of employment, however brief, whether part-time or full-time. Start with your FIRST job.
Name and Address of Employer 1
Telephone Number 1
Email Address 1
Job Title 1
Reason for Leaving 1
Start Date 1

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date 1

DayMonthYear
Date
Starting Salary 1
Leaving Salary 1
Name and Address of Employer 2
Telephone Number 2
Email Address 2
Job Title 2
Reason for Leaving 2
Start Date 2

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date 2

DayMonthYear
Date
Starting Salary 2
Leaving Salary 2
Name and Address of Employer 3
Telephone Number 3
Email Address 3
Job Title 3
Reason for Leaving 3
Start Date 3

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date 3

DayMonthYear
Date
Starting Salary 3
Leaving Salary 3

Disability

Pointer Ltd welcomes applications from applicants who self-assess themselves as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria for the job. To help you, a disability is defined as a physical (e.g. mobility difficulties, hearing or sight impairments) or mental impairment (e.g. learning disabilities), which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
If yes, what, if any, type of aids, adaptations, equipment or special arrangements, would you require to attend an interview:

Disclosures

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 (as amended), applies to many posts within Pointer Ltd. Successful applicants will be required to submit a Disclosure Application. Also during your employment, for specific posts within Pointer Ltd which has been identified as being included under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 (as amended) a Standard/Enhanced Disclosure Application will be required which entitles Pointer Ltd to access information on spent convictions, which the applicant should declare, as the results of which might impact on your suitability to work in a particular job.

Pointer Ltd complies fully with the Code of Practice, issued by Scottish Ministers, regarding the correct handling, holding and destroying of Disclosure information provided by Disclosure Scotland under Part V of the Police Act 1997 (“the 1997 Act”), for the purposes of assessing applicants’ suitability for employment purposes and other relevant purposes. It also complies fully with the General Data Protection Regulations and other relevant legislation pertaining to the safe handling, use, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosure information and has a written policy on these matters.

Computer / DIY Skills
Please give details of Personal Computer/Information Technology Skills and any Do-it-yourself skills?

Hobbies and Interests
Give details of your hobbies and interests. Include details of any clubs you may be a member of
What would you say were your strengths?

PERSONAL REFERENCE AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

Please read this carefully before signing this document and the attached application form

I understand that employment with Pointer Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and security screening in accordance with BS7858. I confirm that this will involve me providing Pointer Ltd with the relevant Disclosure (at Pointer’s expense) and give my permission for the Disclosure to be retained and information provided in line with business needs.

I undertake to cooperate with Pointer Ltd in providing any additional information required to meet these criteria;

I authorise Pointer Ltd and/or its nominated agent to approach previous employers, schools/colleges, character referees or Government Agencies to verify that the information I have provide is correct;

I authorise Pointer Ltd to make consumer information search with a credit reference agency as part of the preliminary checks, which will keep a record of that search and may share that information with other credit reference agencies.

I authorise Pointer Ltd to complete a Global Watchlist Check. Cross-referencing the individual’s name against various sanctions, watchlists and fraud databases, including, but not limited to, the HM Treasury’s consolidation list of financial sanctions targets in the UK.

I understand that some of the information I have provided in this application will be held on a computer and some or all will be held in manual records.

I consent to Pointer Ltd’s reasonable processing of any sensitive personal information obtained for the purposes of establishing my medical condition and future fitness to perform my duties. I accept that I may be required to undergo a medical examination where required by Pointer Ltd. Subject to the Access to Medical Records Act 1988, I consent to the results of such examinations to be given to Pointer Ltd. I understand and agree that if so required I will make a Statutory Declaration in accordance with the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, in confirmation of previous employment or unemployment.

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the details I have given in the attached application form are complete and correct.

I understand that any false statement or omission to Pointer Ltd or its representatives may render me liable to dismissal without notice.
Signed
BS7858 Date

DayMonthYear
Date

Application Declaration

I hereby certify that I have filled in this form myself and that all the information is correct. The information provided on this form will be treated as confidential and used for recruitment/selection purposes. Where the application is successful, the company may from time to time thereafter, wish to process this information (as updated periodically) for personnel administration and business purposes. Where this happens, processing, whether by means of a computer or otherwise, will take place in accordance with the terms of the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act. All unsuccessful candidate’s data will deleted/destroyed after 6 months of the position being filled. By signing this form, you will be providing the company with your consent to these uses.
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