Skip the boring classrooms and endless job applications. We connect you directly with local, paid work trials in Merthyr. Your attitude is your qualification.
Free to join. You will always get paid at least £11.44 per hour.
"Getting paid to show what I can do changed everything."
Connor, 19, Gurnos — Now full-time Junior Site Assistant
Skip the no-shows and irrelevant applications. Find motivated, reliable young people in Merthyr Tydfil through low-risk, paid work trials.
Pre-vetted local candidates ready to show up and work.
"No recruitment fees, no endless interviews. Just great local workers."
Valleys Construction Ltd, Merthyr Tydfil
£11.44/hr
Minimum guaranteed pay rate. Every hour is paid.
142
Local young people in Merthyr placed into jobs.
48 hours
Average time from profile to first paid trial.
85%
Of trials lead directly to permanent work offers.
Every trial is fully paid, fully supported by local mentors, and designed to lead straight to a real job. Here is what we have achieved together.
Minimum guaranteed pay rate. Every single hour is paid.
Local young people in Merthyr placed into jobs this year.
Average time from profile setup to your first paid trial.
Of trials lead directly to permanent work offers.
Adjust the hours below to see your guaranteed payout. We pay directly to your bank account weekly.
We've replaced long applications and stressful interviews with direct, paid work trials. Choose your path below to see how easy it is.
You don't need a CV. Just tick boxes to show what you are good at—like working with your hands, talking to people, or turning up on time.
A peer mentor is a young person from Merthyr who knows what it is like. They will meet you for a free coffee, chat about what you want to do, and make sure you are ready for day one.
Instead of an interview, you work a short trial (usually 1 to 3 days). You get paid at least £11.44 for every hour. If you do a good job, the business can hire you permanently.
See how it works right now. Tap your skills, write a quick sentence about yourself, and preview the profile that local Merthyr employers will see.
employeeme profile
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My Strengths
Sectors I Want to Try
About Me
"I like working with my hands and fixing things. I want to learn a trade. I am reliable and ready to work hard."
Assigned Mentor
Sian, 21 (Gurnos)
Select a sector to view local trials. Tap any card to apply instantly using your No-CV profile.
You will always get paid at least £11.44 per hour. Every single hour is tracked and protected.
You don’t have to do this alone. Our mentors are young people from Merthyr who have been in your shoes. They know how stressful starting a new job can be.
Simple, friendly support designed around what you need.
As soon as you create your profile, we match you with an active mentor living near you in Merthyr.
Meet at our Redhouse hub for a free coffee, jump on a quick phone call, or chat over video. You decide. No pressure.
Your mentor will help you practice what to say, plan how to get to the job on time, and make sure you feel confident.
Even after you start your job, your mentor will keep checking in to make sure you are doing well and enjoying the work.
Real people from Merthyr Tydfil who are here to help you succeed.
"I struggled to find work after leaving school with no GCSEs. I felt stuck. Now, I help other guys in Merthyr build their confidence and get into trades. I can help you plan your travel and get ready for your first day."
"Anxiety kept me from applying for jobs for two years. Once I got support, everything clicked. I love helping people who feel nervous about their first day in a busy shop or cafe. We will take it one step at a time."
Select your preferences and we will text you to confirm. No pressure, just a friendly chat.
Find motivated, reliable entry-level workers in Merthyr Tydfil through low-risk, paid work trials. No recruitment agency fees. No endless interviews.
85%
Success Rate
£11.44/hr
Min. Guaranteed Pay
142+
Placed This Year
Trusted by Local Employers
"We found two incredible yard assistants in less than a week."
— Valleys Construction, Gurnos
No long-winded interviews, no fake CVs. Just motivated Merthyr youth showing you what they can do on the job.
Traditional job boards result in hundreds of low-quality CVs. Our candidates are pre-vetted for attitude and supported by a dedicated local mentor who ensures they show up on time and ready to work.
Test a candidate’s fit in your actual workplace environment before committing to a contract. If the match isn't right, the trial simply ends with no strings attached.
Build a diverse local workforce. By hiring based on attitude rather than qualifications, you give local Merthyr youth a real chance while filling your open roles with loyal, hard-working talent.
Our mission is to support local employment. We never charge local businesses recruitment or placement fees.
Platform Cost
FREE
Post unlimited paid work trials and get matched with pre-vetted local candidates instantly.
Features Included:
Your Only Cost: You only pay the candidate’s hourly wage (minimum £11.44/hr) during the trial.
Placement Fee
£0
Transition your work trial candidate to permanent contracted staff with zero buyout fees or catch.
Features Included:
Absolutely Free: We do not charge local businesses to hire our candidates. No hidden costs.
Fill out this quick form and our Merthyr team will call you back within 1 business day.
Getting a job in Merthyr Tydfil shouldn't be a struggle. See how Connor skipped the classroom, got matched with a local mentor, and proved his value on-site.
I spent months sending off CVs and never heard back. On employeeme, I built a profile in minutes, got matched with a mentor named Sian, and did a two-day trial at Valleys Construction. I’ve been working here full-time for six months now. Getting paid to show what I can do changed everything.
Connor, 19, from Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil
Connor selected his hand-on skills and availability in 3 minutes. No writing required.
Met for a friendly coffee at Redhouse Hub to plan his bus routes and build confidence.
Worked a trial shift at Valleys Construction earning £12.00/hour to prove his reliability.
Hired as a full-time Junior Site Assistant. Still working there 6 months later.
Whether you are a young person looking for work, or a Merthyr employer ready to hire reliable talent, we have your back.
Have a question about our trials, mentoring, or how to partner with us? Drop us a message or visit our local community hub.
employeeme Community Hub
The Redhouse, High Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AE
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Drop-ins welcome — no appointment needed
Phone (Local rate call)
01685 725000Email Us Directly
hello@employeeme.co.ukOur Promise
We are 100% focused on South Wales. All work trials facilitated through our Redhouse hub pay a minimum of the UK National Living Wage (£11.44/hr).
Fill out this quick form and our Merthyr team will get back to you within 1 business day.
The Redhouse is located right on the High Street, just a 3-minute walk from the main Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station and Train Station. If you need help planning your bus route or need transport support, let us know!