Manual Worker

**Manual Worker - Copper Foundation (1 Year Fixed Term)**

We are currently recruiting for our **Copper Foundation initiative**, which gives those currently out of work the chance to attain valuable knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of horticultural, neighbourhood and trade disciplines. You will gain 12-months paid work experience, increasing your employability skills.

**As part of this role you will be expected to**:

- Assist with the clearance and ground preparation for boundary and external work as required to ensure a programme of works can be carried out effectively.
- Assist with laying or replacing paving slabs or fencing to our properties and boundaries, ensuring a high standard of work.
- To ensure a safe working environment whilst undertaking duties, such as complying with COSHH, RA’s, HAVS, AUDIO and PPE requirements.
- Within the first 6 months you will be encouraged to study for and pass your Driving Theory test, at your own cost. This will open up opportunities for you to secure employment once the contract ends (You will be given time to complete practice theory tests online at our head office to help you achieve this goal).

**To succeed in this role, you must enjoy, have, or be very good at the following**:

- Working on your own and as part of a team
- Flexible in your approach to work with good timekeeping
- Genuine willingness to help
- Drive for continuous improvement
- Resilient in unpleasant circumstances
- Consideration for others
- Approachable, friendly and reliable
- Can do attitude and motivated
- Work with the minimum of supervision
- Discreet in your approach to tasks
- A commitment to achieving an excellent attendance record

**To be considered for this job you absolutely must have**:

- A strong desire to learn and undertake training
- Be able to carry out manual tasks and have a reasonable level of fitness.
- Commitment to learn and fully appreciate health and safety standards at work.
- **Live in Aberavon, Baglan, Sandfields or Little Warren, or be able travel to these locations or our Head Office, Ty Gwyn by 8am every morning.**

**Desirable criteria**:

- Live in Tai Tarian property
- Hold a valid CSCS card which includes the health and safety component

**You will be Responsible for**:

- Equipment issued to you, which could be power tools and hand tools.
- Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Your own Health & Safety

**Working times**: 37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 4:00

Friday: 8:00 - 3:30

**Salary**:£23,150 per annum (from April 2024)

**Working Environment**: Community Based / Tenants Properties / adverse weather conditions. Regular travel required

**Key Benefits**
- 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and 2 additional office closure days at Christmas
- Uniform
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and an app-based service giving employees and their families access to remote GP’s and enhanced health support.
- Employee discounts scheme

Please see attached role profile for further details of the skills and behaviours that will be assessed during the selection process.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.

**_As part of the interview process you may be required to successfully complete a 1 week placement before securing the 12 month fixed term contract with Tai Tarian. The potential start date for this role is Monday 22nd April 2024 however these dates may change._**

**Closing Date: 2nd April 2024