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Job description

AEL are seeking a General Operative to assist with the daily operations of AEL's business activities and the training, coaching and skills development of our trainees. Business areas include online retail, personalised giftware, packaging and assembly, off-site subcontracting and any other areas as required.

Responsibilities

• To assist with the daily operations of AEL's business activities.
• To assist with training, coaching and skill development and to undertake personal development as is reasonably required to assist with the effective delivery of your job.
• To be aware of trainee's individual needs and abilities.
• Be able to listen to and follow instructions given by line managers.
• To ensure work tasks are planned, set and completed on time in a cost-effective manner.
• To ensure minimal product rework or rejection and ensure high quality control standards are maintained.
• Deal with any day-to-day problems in the work area as they happen and seek help from line managers if needed.
• To ensure that the production area and office spaces are well maintained at all times, conducive to a safe and productive work environment.
• Ability to cover for colleagues during absences.
• Any other relevant duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as required by management.
• Maintain a good standard of working practice, setting an example to others and maintaining good working relations with the senior management team, staff, trainees, suppliers, customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the ethos and values of AEL to the outside world, acting as a role model and mentor to other staff, volunteers, trainees and clients.
• Comply with and promote all of AEL's policies and procedures.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times regarding AEL's trainees and business activities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to work with adults with learning disabilities and awareness of their capabilities.
• Self-motivated.
• Approachable and supportive.
• Effective organisation skills.
• Respectful of others.

Further Information

The Employer is: ACCESS EMPLOYMENT LTD. Salary: Under 18 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 & over £11.44 per hour. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Access Employment Ltd (AEL) is a limited company with charitable status providing training and support to enable people with disadvantages, particularly those with learning disabilities to fulfil their work potential.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.