SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WORKER (FULL-TIME, 3 MONTHS)
Renew Enterprises is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise operated by
Treo Port Lairge CLG. It was established to create full-time
employment for people who have been most distant from the labour
market. Committed to social inclusion and social justice, the
enterprise provides opportunities for its employees to learn, train
and practice new skills and to experience working in a real time
working environment. Those employed to work in Renew Enterprises gain
qualifications, a job history and work references to help them move on
to their own chosen careers.
Renew Enterprises provides a range of products and services for people
in the local community and community organisations in the Waterford
and South East area. These include:
* Lawnmower & Small engine tool (Strimmers, Generators, Hedgecutters
etc.) repair & servicing
* Bicycle repair & servicing
* Kindling production
* Pallet furniture & Garden furniture production
* Delivering Bicycle Mechanics programmes
* Delivering Four Stroke Engine Repair programmes
POSITION OF RENEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WORKER
LOCATION: Based at Unit 2 Block 4 Lacken Road Business Park Kilbarry
Waterford
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Renew Enterprises Manager
SALARY: Hourly wage rate of ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website**
HOURS: **Apply on the website** Hours per week. Some evening & weekend
work will be required.
DURATION: 3 months, renewable subject to funding
PROBATION PERIOD: 1 month
DUTIES OF RENEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WORKER
The daily duties of the Renew Enterprises Worker will be
* Repair of Bicycles
* Repair and servicing of Small engine machines/tools i.e.
Lawnmowers, Strimmers, Hedgecutters, Generators, etc.
* Kindling Production
* Making Furniture
* Collections from suppliers and deliveries to customers
* Assist with tutoring on Bicycle Mechanics and Small Engine Repair
courses. These will take place at the above address and in venues
throughout Waterford.
* Cash Handling & Recording
* Maintain good Customer relations
* Workshop Upkeep
* Maintain Health & Safety Procedures
* Assist Manager in preparing reports
* Collections and Deliveries
* Other workshop activities as required
OPEN COMPETITION:
RENEW ENTERPRISES IS HAPPY TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WHO
HAVE CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OR HAVE BEEN TO PRISON. Suitable candidates
will be required to obtain Garda Clearance. Renew Enterprises is an
Equal Opportunities Employer.
TRAINING PROVIDED:
Essential training in Manual Handling Health, Occupational First Aid,
Cash Handling and Customer Relations will be provided as part of staff
induction. Training will be provided in Woodcraft, Small Engine and
Bicycle Repair as required.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Experience of working in a busy workshop environment would help
candidates, especially in the areas listed above. The ideal person
needs to be reliable, hard-working, trustworthy, have good
communication skills and demonstrate common sense. The person needs to
be capable of working on their own initiative while being happy to
work as part of a team. Full clean driving license desirable. The
person must maintain confidentiality at all times.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Each Renew Enterprises Worker will be supported to develop his/her
preferred career pathway with additional training provided in order to
secure jobs in their chosen area.
TO APPLY:
Please email your CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**. The
closing date for applications is 7th January **Apply on the website**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
