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Rayland Industries Ltd
Graduate Training Programme

Job title: Graduate Trainee (email us for a full job description)

Salary: Highly competitive (dependent on qualification type and grade)

Testimonial from a previous recruit: “I have never heard of a better graduate training programme.  It has provided me with the ideal entry to the business world.”
Robert Holmes, Chemistry Graduate

About Rayland Industries Ltd
With over 50 offices in 25 countries and an annual turnover of one billion Euros, we are a global leader in the plastics manufacturing and distribution market. We are now recruiting ambitious and talented graduates to assist us in our continued success and development.

About the Role
This is a permanent position. We are committed to the welfare and training and development of our team members and we offer a structured graduate training programme which is conducted in three locations (here in the UK, our Germany based Head Office and our supplies’ Headquarters in Europe). We have 5 positions available to graduates seeking a professional role in the UK. Although Rayland Industries has a large international distribution operation, our main focus and the essential part of our business is in manufacturing.

Additional Benefits
Graduate Trainees have access to our pension, private medical and bonus pay schemes after an initial 6 months of service with our organisation.

Background of Applicants
Applicants are required to be holders of a degree (preferably from a science or chemical engineering background).  Applicants must be independent thinkers who are willing to learn and are able to communicate well with others.  Full training is given and no previous work experience is required.

Application Information
Applications will not be accepted after 25th August.  Successful applicants will be contacted and invited to interview before September 15th. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply:
Graduates of Brampton University may apply through the university’s internal Careers Guidance Office, where information packs are available.

All other applicants: 
Please write or email Anna Burton, Human Resources Manager, Rayland Company Ltd. P.O. Box 7532, Great Southern Road, Brampton, BR 13 9FS (burtona@hr.rcltd.com)

All applicants must include a full CV, a covering letter, a passport photograph and the names and contact details of two referees.

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Questions 15 – 22

Look at the information given in the text about a Graduate Training Programme advertisement.

Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.

15. What subject has the past entrant to the graduate training programme studied at university?

16. In how many countries does the company have offices?

17. Where will the successful applicants for the positions be based?

18. What is the most important part of Rayland Industries’ business?

19. After how long are trainees entitled to join the company’s medical scheme?

20. What are applicants not required to have?

21. What is the closing date for the job applications?

22. What can some applicants obtain from the university careers office?

Student Accommodation at Brampton University

Our university is proud to offer what we believe to be the best accommodation options for students in our county.  Found below is a summary of the main details of our housing options to help you make your choice.  Please contact our Accommodation Officer with any questions or queries you may have.

A Brampton House
Situated on the university grounds, this is the most convenient (and hence one of the most popular) accommodation option for students without their own transport. Brampton is a 12 storey building with 20 private student rooms on each floor.  Each floor has access to two communal kitchens (self-catering) and 4 bathroom areas.  There is a common recreation area on the ground floor and card operated telephones are available on each level. For internet connections, students must use the facilities in the library. No parking facility for residents is available in the housing area, though normal regulations apply for permits elsewhere on the college campus. Rents must be paid two weeks prior to the start of each semester covering the complete semester.

B. Bradley House
A second university-operated residence with a similar set up to Brampton. This is a newer addition to our accommodation options (build only two years ago).  Bradley is situated 1.5 kilometres from the university campus.  In addition to facilities available at Brampton, Bradley residents have access to communal lounge areas on each floor with broadband internet connection. 20 car parking spaces are available to residents on a first come first served basis. Parking permits cost £40 per semester. For rent arrangements see arrangement for Brampton House.

C. Parkhouse
Parkhouse differs from our first two options as it offers 3, 4 and 5 bedroomed shared houses on an estate private to the university.  Parkhouse is situated 5 kilometers away from our campus and is on a convenient bus route with regular services available until 11pm week nights (later at weekends). All houses offer private rooms (two bathrooms in 4 and 5 bedroomed accommodation). Parkhouse places are the most sought after and waiting lists are often full.  Stays at Parkhouse are restricted to 1 academic year, rents payable one term in advance.

D. Private Rentals
A list of private rentals and details of landlords is available at our Accommodation Office. You are able to check the information database for comments and impressions of previous tenants. Rental arrangements are made privately with each landlord and terms of rental differ accordingly (usually monthly). Usually a deposit of equivalent to at least one month’s rent is required. All rentals included in the university database system have met safety standards relating to electricity, gas supply and other criteria, these checks are carried out on an annual basis.

Questions 23 – 27

Look at the accommodation options A-D.

For which options are the following statements true?

Write the correct letter A-D in boxes 23 – 27 on your answer sheet.

23. This option is suitable for people with their own vehicles and is run by the university.

24. This is the most difficult accommodation to secure due to demand.

25. Students should go downstairs if they want to socialize.

26. Feedback about previous tenants’ experiences is available.

27. It would be convenient for students who live off campus without their own vehicles to live here.