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As coronavirus leaves its mark on the economy, more and more people are seeking full and part-time work across Wales.
We’ve scoured popular job sites for some of the best opportunities available now.
Vacancies range from neighbourhood posties to local council staff and customer service representatives.
A number of the opportunities don’t require any previous experience – but still offer compensation over the minimum wage. Here are 12 jobs you can apply for now:
1. Postie with driver’s licence for Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is looking for a part-time post person with a driver’s licence to work for its Cardiff North office.
The job entails working 25 hours across five days each week and pays over £10 per hour for successful candidates over 18 years of age, increasing to over £11 after 6 months of service.
Applicants must also have a full UK manual driving licence, with no more than six penalty points.
Don’t live in Cardiff? The group is also hiring staff in Port Talbot, Llandrindod Wells and Denbigh.
You can view the full advert and apply here.
2. Trainee Train Driver for Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales is looking recruiting for a trainee train driver living within an hour of Cardiff.
No previous experience is needed for the role as successful candidates will be put through a comprehensive training programme.
According to the advert, you must be over 21 years of age and live within one hour of Cardiff Central.
The salary starts at £28,488, and increases “significantly” after a qualification is received.
You can view the full advert and apply here.
3. Admissions Officer for Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council is hiring a full-time admissions officer to work on a team in its Education Directorate.
The job entails assisting with the arrangements for the admission of children and young people across the 3-16 range and in year school transfers to Cardiff community schools.
Compensation ranges from £19,171 – £21,166 a year depending on experience. Applications are welcomed in both English and Welsh.
You can view the full advert and apply here.
4. Receptionist/administrative assistant at Whitchurch High School
Whitchurch High School is looking to hire a receptionist/administrative assistant to start work from September 1.
The position is for term time only and runs from 7.45am until 3.45pm five days per week.
The role, which pays between £18,065 – £19,171 a year depending on experience, is looking for someone to welcome visitors, answer calls and email and carry out requests from management as needed.
You can view the job advert and apply here.
5. Store Assistant at Aldi
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Aldi is hiring store assistants in Cardiff and more than 10 other locations.
According to the company advert, assistants do everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries and ensuring that shelves are fully stocked.
The role pays £9.40 per hour. See the full advert and apply here.
6. Customer Care Coordinator for Persimmon Homes
Persimmon Homes East is hiring a customer care coordinator in Llantrisant.
According to the advert, the successful applicant will be a well organised, self motivated individual and possess good communication skills. It is desirable that applicants will have customer service experience within an office environment, ideally in the building industry but this is not essential.
You can see the full advert and apply here.
7. Teaching assistant for Newport Council
Newport Council is hiring for a level one teaching assistant at Rogerstone Primary School.
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a one to one/small group basis with pupils who have additional learning needs.
They will provide support for the class teacher, pupils, curriculum and school.
The main duties will involve delivering learning programs identified in individual learning plans, providing support for pupils in class, under the guidance of the teacher and providing supervision at break and lunch time.
The part-time role pays £18,065 – £18,796 per year. See the full advert and apply here.
8. Compliance Officer for Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher is looking for a compliance officer with retail experience to conduct unannounced store visits.
The role involves identifying potential risks or issues within stores, ensuring internal policies are adhered to and guiding store teams to help improve store standards.
A car, laptop and phone will be provided in the role, which pays a salary of £24,500. View the advert and apply here.
9. Part-time Bridal Assistant for The Bridal Den
The Bridal Den in Swansea is looking for a part-time, permanent bridal assistant.
Previous bridal shop experience is desired but not essential for the role.
Candidates are expected to be outgoing and enthusiastic. Shifts will vary through the week days but will be every Saturday so flexibility is a must. You can see the full advert and apply here.
10. Sales Assistant at The Entertainer
Toy shop The Entertainer is hiring for a sales assistant in Carmarthen.
According to the advert, a sale assistant will provide great customer service and product demos and be capable of cash handling and till operation as well as merchandising and promotion set ups.
Successful applicants will be able to deliver outstanding customer service, and combine your sense of fun with energy and enthusiasm. See the full advert and apply here.
11. Retail Supervisor at Screwfix
Screwfix is hiring for a retail supervisor in Llanelli.
Compensation for the role is up to £9.72 per hour, with 28 days holiday benefits.
According to the advert, successful candidates will be expected to get stuck in and lead by example to deliver memorable service.
View the full advert and apply here.
12. Maintenance Handyman at Woodside House Nursing Home
The nursing home, located in Port Talbot, is looking for a handyman to carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the care centre is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.
View the full advert and apply here.
Successful applicants should have general maintenance knowledge and experience in minor electrical, plumbing and joinery work as well as good Communication skills and a clean driving licence.
The role is Monday through Friday and pays up to £10 per hour.
