Converter firm turns into first employer based mostly in East Lothian to achieve the accreditation
A CAMPERVAN converter firm has grow to be the most recent accredited Residing Hours employer in Scotland demonstrating its dedication to truthful work practices.
Jerba Campervans will now supply its workers a minimal of 16 contracted hours per week, until the worker requests in any other case. Staff may even obtain a contract reflecting precise hours labored, as per the Residing Hours customary.
Residing Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the true Residing Wage of £12 per hour UK-wide and £13.15 in London to all staff over 18.
Accredited organisations should additionally present a minimal of 4 weeks’ discover for each shift, with fee assured if shifts are cancelled inside this era.
That is the most recent accreditation bestowed upon the employee-owned enterprise, having beforehand been awarded the Truthful Tax Mark and being introduced with the First Minister’s Award for Manufacturing Management for its excellent efforts in worker engagement.
Co-founder Simon Poole mentioned: “We try to create a progressive and supportive working setting at Jerba. Turning into an accredited Residing Hours employer formalises our dedication to truthful work requirements.
“Our staff are integral to the success of our enterprise. Offering safe hours and incomes allows them to plan their lives successfully and gives job safety.”
Jerba Campervans joins greater than 3,400 accredited Scottish employers spanning the non-public, public and third sectors in gaining Residing Hours accreditation. The usual goals to deal with points like insecure work and incomes that make planning forward troublesome.
It comes as analysis signifies greater than 250,000 staff in Scotland are paid beneath the true Residing Wage and battle with unpredictable shift patterns.
Christine McCaig, Tasks Co-ordinator at Residing Wage Scotland, mentioned: “There are greater than 3400 Scottish-based employers which are dedicated to paying no less than the true Residing Wage, and it’s improbable to see Jerba Campervans take additional steps to guard their staff from low pay and insecure work by changing into Residing Hours accredited.
“Jerba Campervans are the primary employer based mostly in East Lothian to achieve the accreditation, and the values that led them to decide to the true Residing Wage are the identical values which have led to their expanded dedication to truthful work at a time when staff want it most.”
The Scottish Residing Hours accreditation scheme launched in 2021 via a partnership between Residing Wage Scotland, a part of the Poverty Alliance, and the Residing Wage Basis. The scheme is funded by the Scottish Authorities.
Jerba Campervans was launched in 2006 and specialises in changing and customising Volkswagen Transporter vans for these obsessed with journey and the outside.
Changing Volkswagen T6.1 fashions, the North Berwick based mostly agency is formally recognised by Volkswagen as a Motorhome Certified Converter, and is the one agency in Scotland to obtain this qualification.
The agency turned employee-owned in January 2018 and has seen productiveness improve year-on-year.
With a devoted and versatile workforce, the Jerba Campervans’ household adapts to the wants of its clients, making a home on wheels with the very best UK degree of street security, assuring clients of a secure, and trendy experience. To search out out extra about Jerba Campervans, go to www.jerbacampervans.co.uk
