Job hunting these days can be tricky, especially if you don't have experience in the industry you're looking to join. But you'd be surprised to find out just how many jobs are currently up for grabs in Cornwall that don't require your CV to be filled with years of relevant previous experience.
We've had a look around for some jobs that look beyond experience and focus more on the can-do attitude of their employees when taking on applicants. From working as a housekeeping room attendant to helping out at Cornwall's main hospital as a medical laboratory assistant, there might be a role that's right up your street.
Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door in your desired industry or you're looking to change up your job, there are plenty of good reasons why you might want to find a job that requires no experience but a willingness to learn.
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Dishing Up / Kitchen Assistant- The Old Inn & Restaurant
Location:Bodmin
Description: Some of the main duties of the role include: assisting the chefs in the kitchen, plating up meals during service, helping with deliveries, measuring ingredients, preparing vegetables and meats, cleaning stations, and serving meals to customers. Previous experience is preferred but is not essential as full training would be provided.
Pay: £13 an hour
Early Morning Warehouse Operative - Westcountry Fruit Sales Ltd
Location:Falmouth
Description: Devon and Cornwall’s catering goods distributor, Westcountry Fruit Sales, is looking to expand its team of early morning warehouse operatives at its Falmouth depot. Full training will be given, no experience is necessary.
Pay: From £11.44 an hour
Accommodation Supervisor/Checker - Parkdean Resorts
Location:Newquay
Description: In this role, you will be responsible for coaching the cleaning team making sure cleaning standards are met at all times, finding and implementing ways to improve guest feedback scores, checking and signing off holiday homes, and reporting any maintenance, structural or mechanical defects that may have an impact on holiday homes and the customer experience.
Pay: £12.70 - £13.30 an hour
Housekeeping Room Attendant- St Michaels Resort
Location: Falmouth
Description: St Michaels Resort said its room attendants work in a small close-knit team, servicing guest bedrooms quickly and efficiently. No previous experience necessary, but an eye for detail and willingness to get stuck in with good levels of physical fitness is essential; as is a sense of humour!
Pay: £11.44 an hour
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Medical Laboratory Assistant- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:Truro
Description: The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, is looking for a medical laboratory assistant to work in the blood sciences department. The job purpose is to provide laboratory, clerical and data entry support and reception cover as part of a laboratory team. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.
Pay: £22,816 - £24,336 a year
Sandwich Artist, evening shifts- Subway
Location: Newquay
Description: In this role, you will greet and serve guests, prepare food, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and handle or process light paperwork. No previous experience is required as full training is provided.
Pay: Up to £11.50 an hour
Trainee Teaching Assistant- Vision for Education
Location:Padstow
Description: The role of a teaching assistant varies from each school. You may be working to support the teacher while class teaching, running small group interventions to support children or working on a 1:1 basis to ensure the needs of all children are met and that they can thrive. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary, just a love for helping others. Prior to working in a school, Vision for Education will put you through free training to help develop your skills.
Pay: £12.50 - £13.50
Trainee Warehouse Operative- Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee
Location:Liskeard
Description: In this role, some of the main responsibilities include: assisting with the receipt and inspection of incoming goods, learning to accurately pick and pack orders for timely shipment, supporting with managing stock control, and operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
Pay: £20,000 - £25,000 a year
