Glasgow Wood - Workshop Assistant | Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Workshop Assistant

Workshop Assistant | REF : 38889

Glasgow Wood

Job Description

To support workshop staff and volunteers in the preparation and finishing of reclaimed timber for production and sale. Job will involve basic wood preparation; e.g. cutting, sanding and painting, including the use of a range of hand and power tools.

Please note this is a work placement opportunity for the duration of 26 weeks 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • To work alongside staff and volunteers to fulfil a varied daily workload
  • To help in preparing boards, barrels and other timber for sale, delivery or production
  • To assist workshop team in making reclaimed wooden products
  • To use all appropriate equipment safely
  • To ensure wood waste is stored correctly
  • To be motivated and willing to learn new skills
  • To participate in staff meetings

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

No experience or qualifications are required.

A keen interest in developing skills in woodworking would be beneficial.

Number of Hours Per Week 21 hours per week for 26 weeks

Working pattern and contracted hours (including any shift patterns)
Monday – Friday 3 days, 0900 - 1700

Wages

12.00

Job Details

Job Location and Address

Glasgow Wood, Barclay Curle Complex, 739 South Street, Glasgow G14 0BX

 

To apply click link below, download file and fill in application form

PWP APPLICATION FORM

 

Details of Training Provided

A Health and Safety Induction will also be carried out which will include responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Any PWP Employee using machinery or power tools will receive training from an experienced person before being allowed to operate machinery and/or tools and will be supervised until fully competent. All PWP employees will receive on-the-job training suitable to their job role and will be encourage to take up suitable training opportunities. Where any barriers to progression are identified, eg literacy, the employee would be signposted to suitable specialist support.

 

Is Public Transport Available Yes

Closing Date 07 - Nov - 2024

Anticipated Interview Date 01 - 01 - 0001

Anticipated Start Date 01 - 01 - 0001

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