Apprentice drive by Costa Coffee

COSTA COFFEE have launched a major recruitment drive as they look to hire at least 250 apprentices by the end of 2017. They’re recruiting across the UK, including Glasgow, with successful applicants all receiving the national living wage.

The fully funded apprenticeship scheme offers nationally recognised qualifications focusing on wider business management, customer service and communication skills, as well as industry-leading training in traditional barista skills.

This ensures apprentices are able to progress within the company and the industry more widely, all while learning at the same time.

Russ Hartland-Shaw, Costa apprentice programme manager, said: “As a leading UK hospitality business, we want to lead the way in training the next generation of leaders for the hospitality industry.

“We know our business can only be successful if the communities in which we operate thrive, which is why we are committed to providing a scheme that offers apprentices the right level of support and responsibility, as well as a clear, structured pathway to enable candidates to have a future within the company.”

Costa apprenticeships have so far created more than 170 permanent roles for young people throughout the UK interested in pursuing a hospitality career.

Rob Vizor, a recent graduate of the scheme, said: “The Costa apprenticeship scheme has made a huge difference to me – it’s great to be invested in and have someone say that they believe in you.

“My Costa colleagues were all great at giving me the help I needed to succeed, and that has given me a massive confidence boost across all areas of my life.”

Find out more and apply now at the Costa Careers website, www. costacareers.co.uk, or email costa. apprenticeships@whitbread.com