Project Trainee

Job Details

The Project is an entry-to-employment scheme for disadvantaged school-leavers (16-21yrs old), providing opportunities to learn skills, experience and confidence in a small, supported work-team.

The Project employs a small team of trainees, carrying out a range of practical, manual tasks as required by local organisations and companies.   During a period of approx. 6 months, trainees receive personal mentoring and skills training for working qualifications.

The initial contract is for 6 months, extendable on a monthly basis.

 

and often including outdoor physical work.

Main duties:

  • Landscaping and beach maintenance
  • Maintenance of gardens, parks and similar areas
  • Grounds-keeping, gardening, forestry & agricultural works
  • Highway & footpath maintenance
  • Construction and repair of fencing, walls and gates etc
  • Repair and refurbishment of buildings
  • Remedial shrubbery and foliage activity, habitat development etc
  • Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace
  • Participate in the training associated with the post
  • Carry out other tasks and duties as determined by the Project Supervisor