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Work on new one-way system at Wood RecyclAbility Starts

Thanks to the recent UK National Lottery award of £10,000, we have been able to push ahead and start the groundworks at our Pitmedden site. This will establish a clearly marked one way system around the site improving safety for our trainees, staff and visitors.

This is all part of our bigger plans and we'll keep everyone updated on progress!

#woodrecyclabilityfutureplans #trainingopportunities

Mar 05, 2021

We Recycle Hard Plastics Too!

WoodRecyclAbility doesn't JUST recycle waste wood - despite our name!

Since June 2019, we have been working closely with Aberdeenshire Council's Waste Department, taking hard plastics from Ellon and Peterhead's Waste Recycling Centres.

To date, approximately 137 metric tonnes of this waste material has been received at the Pitmedden site to be processed then sold onto plastic recycling companies and made into a variety of other products.

We are very proud to be playing a part in the Circular Economy - Keeping Waste Out of Landfill!

Mar 05, 2021

Preserving Precious Memories

One of the things we at Wood Recyclability just love is when we can help folks out, like when we received a request to transform a bed into a bench.

The lady who’d contacted us about this had sadly lost her father recently and as she was clearing out his house, thought it would be a lovely idea to create a garden bench from his wooden bed and have it inscribed with 3 of his favourite sayings.

So, our amazing team started work and as you can see in this photo, we think they’ve done a sterling job as always, as did she.

We hope that this lady and her family can spend many happy hours enjoying their garden from this bench with their precious memories.

#woodrececyclability #joinerycreatives #preciousmemories

Mar 05, 2021

Generous Donation of Wooden Pews by St James' Church, Holburn Aberdeen

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Rev'd Dr Ruth Green of Aberdeen's St James' Church at Holburn Junction for the very generous donation of some old church pews.

These are currently being made into Limited Edition benches with storage underneath for shoes etc. These can be either 2 seater (1.2 x 1x0.55m) or 4 seater benches (2.3 x 1 x 0.55m) and will be available on a "first come - first served" basis so reserve them QUICK!

#stjameschurchholburnaberdeen #generousdonation #churchpewbenches

Mar 05, 2021

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce - Business Bulletin February Issue

We were delighted to be asked to contribute to the February edition of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Bulletin.

Take a look at what our General Manager, Brian Reid has to say about what we do.

https://lnkd.in/eGhxQk9

#agccbusinessbulletinfebruary2021 #woodrecyclabilitytraining

Feb 08, 2021

We're Hiring a Joiner!

We are looking for a Joiner to join (no pun intended!) the close knit team at Wood Recyclability.

Check out the job description and if you’d like to apply, please send your CV to Brian Reid, General Manager of Wood Recyclability by 15^th February 2021.

Job title	WORKSHOP JOINER
Reports to	OPERATIONS MANAGER
Work Base	CLOISTERSEAT CROFT, PITMEDDEN, ABERDEENSHIRE

About Wood RecyclAbility

Social Enterprise Wood Recyclability Ltd. was set up in 1997 to provide practical work experience for people with additional support needs through working primarily with waste wood, however for the past 18 months plastic recycling has been added.

Over the last 21 years the organisation has grown steadily from 2 staff and 6 trainees in a small croft and outbuildings to 9 staff and up to 35 trainees in a purpose-built workshop, yard set in 5 acres of agricultural land.

Our trainees, who have a range of additional support needs, are involved in all aspects of the business. There are opportunities to work with hand and power tools, de-nail wood and construct various products as well as enjoy interaction with fellow workers, customers, staff and visitors.

Job Description

Your role will encompass the supervision of both staff and trainees in all aspects of the site, with emphasis on safe operations at all times.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Assisting trainees to carry out tasks in relation to wood recycling, product manufacture and safe use of hand tools.
Prioritising work schedules for yourself and trainees.
Motivating and encouraging trainees to maintain and acquire new skills.
Assessing trainees’ abilities to identify areas for development and further training.
Ensuring and maintaining safe working practices, in both the workshop and site areas.
Maintaining accurate training records and liaising with other staff members to continually improve training methods.
Participating in discussions with trainees either individually or in groups to encourage their social and personal development.
Assessing and monitoring situations within the workplace, taking necessary action to diffuse any potential conflict.
Be an effective role model in all aspects of the workplace.
Assisting the Workshop Manager to ensure company priorities for achievement are met.
Deputising for the Workshop Manager when necessary.
Carrying out and recording safety checks in respect of any equipment used in connection with your duties and to accurately complete all other paperwork.
Ensuring safe operation of saws, planers, workshop machinery and maintenance of same.
Monitoring and recording all Health and Safety incidents, accidents and near misses on site for yourself, all staff and trainees, followed by proper instruction on safe working practices as required.
Meet, greet and assist visitors to the premises.
Processing orders from customers, as required.

Skills and Competencies

You hold a relevant joinery qualification or have basic woodworking skills. The ability to manufacture bespoke items and to read basic plans is required.
You are an excellent communicator and able to break tasks into simple, easy to follow steps.
You are able to encourage and motivate all trainees to reach their full potential.
You have the respect of and value all the efforts made by the Supervisors and trainees.
You have the ability to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
You may from time to time, be expected to perform additional tasks should the business objectives of the organisation dictate and if required undertake training.
An RTITB Accreditation Forklift Licence for rough terrain telescopic ABA Category J2 is preferred.
You have some level of demonstrable IT skills.

Working Conditions

There is a requirement to work both inside and outwith the workshop.
You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in line with existing Health and Safety Policy and to adhere to all safety practices of a workshop and yard environment.
You will strictly adhere to all UK Government COVID-19 Safety Guidelines implemented by Wood RecyclAbility at all times.

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