Uist Jobs
Stiùiriche | Director
Location: North Uist
Company: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025
Salary: £45,000 p.a (£27,000 p.a. pro rata)
Term: Permanent, part-time 0.6 FTE, with the option to transition to full-time from March 2026
Working closely with Taigh Chearsabhagh’s Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for shaping the organisation’s development, ensuring Taigh Chearsabhagh remains responsive to the evolving artistic and cultural context, as well as underpinning its future success as a nationally and internationally-recognised centre for innovative place-based creativity. The ideal candidate would be an experienced senior manager in the cultural sector with an excellent leadership track record, and extensive experience in strategic, financial and operational management. You will develop partnerships and relationships, secure additional funding and resources, advocate for Uist’s cultural significance, oversee Taigh Chearsabhagh’s year-round programme, including outreach and educational activities, and adapt and develop engagement models to meet the needs of our communities, artists, and visitors.
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Cinema Driver / Operator / Community Hero
Location: Locations across Scotland, including Uist
Company: Regional Screen Scotland
Closing Date: 23.59pm Sunday 11th May 2025
Salary: £34,000 plus benefits and allowances
Term: Two-weeks on and off shifts
This is a job like no other and for the right person it could be the opportunity of a lifetime. The Screen Machine mobile cinema has toured to communities in the north of Scotland for more than 26 years, bringing a first class big-screen experience to people who are many miles away from the nearest ‘bricks and mortar’ cinema. This is an important time in the service’s development and this is an exciting opportunity for an individual with an exceptional range of skills to join the team. Become Screen Machine’s new Cinema Driver/Operator and take on a job like no other. You’ll need to be skillful, resilient, confident and welcoming. And you will need to be comfortable working two-weeks on and off shifts, staying in local B&Bs, hotels and guest houses.
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Nursery Key Worker
Location: South Uist
Company: Cothrom Og
Closing Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Salary: £22935 – £23935 per year
Term: Full-time or job-share. Full year
Cothrom Og is seeking individuals who are passionate about working with children. Whether you are qualified or unqualified but willing to work towards your qualification, you can make the difference! Candidates should possess knowledge of Gaelic or be willing to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful team and contribute to the delivery of top-quality childcare.
For more info and an application form contact:
ceiteag@cothrom.net

Sales / Shop Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: MacGillivrays Gift Shop
Closing Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Salary: £14 per hour
Term: 4 days per week during spring/summer season, 3 days per week during the winter/ off season
MacGillivrays Gift Shop are currently recruiting a Sales / Shop Assistant. In your role you will serve customers and engage with visitors, organise shop displays, keep the shop clean and tidy, stock taking and pricing, open & close premises and work with epos till system. Some perks to the job include regular daytime hours so you have every evening to yourself, staff discounts, a friendly relaxed working atmosphere and additional hours available for holiday/sick cover
If you’re hard working, conscientious, and would like to work in a small and friendly business, MacGillivrays Gift Shop would love to hear from you. Please email macgl941eoutlook.com with some information about yourself and your experience.

Classroom Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025
Salary: £7,755 – £7,829 per annum, inclusive of £787 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Term: 12.10 hours per week, term time, permanent post
The post holder will be required to provide general classroom support for the classroom teacher, in Balivanich School. Duties will include preparing materials to support the curriculum e.g. workbooks and worksheets; organising the classroom for activities; carrying out general tasks e.g. photocopying, mounting children’s work, coding library books; supervising children on assigned tasks e.g. reading stories to children, playing board games; and supervising the children at break times or as instructed by the Headteacher.
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Senior Administrative Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025
Salary: £30,369 – £33,186 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Term: 37 hours per week, maternity cover
Based in the Lionacleit Education Centre, the post holder will have overall responsibility for managing the administration support service for the Central Administration Team ensuring that all resources are efficiently and effectively deployed. The post holder will support the Head of Service, and other senior officers within the department in all aspects of their work, to ensure that all business plan objectives are adequately and timeously achieved.
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Nursery Key Worker, Gaelic Medium, Qualified
Location: North Uist
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Term: 15 hours per week, all year, maternity cover
Salary: £12,311 – £13,453 per annum, inclusive of £1,159 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025
Through the medium of Gaelic, you will plan a curriculum which supports and guides children’s all-round learning and development, and plan and organise the play session taking into account the needs of every child. You must have proven childcare experience working with young children and their families in an early years setting and a qualification that meets the Scottish Social Services Council’s requirements for Practitioners. The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.
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Head Chef
Location: South Uist
Company: Lochboisdale Hotel
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Term: 1st May to end of September
Lochboisdale Hotel are looking for a Head Chef to join their small friendly team, for breakfasts and evening meals. Around 30 covers. Live in available. Must be a competent chef with all the credentials.
To apply, please email: kazamac@yahoo.com

Waiting Staff
Location: South Uist
Company: Lochboisdale Hotel
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Term: 1st May to end of September
Lochboisdale Hotel are recruiting Waiting Staff for evening work from 5pm. Preferably 18+ but ages 16+ considered. They are very flexible on hours. Living wage paid hourly.
To apply, please email: kazamac@yahoo.com

Cafe Assistant
Location: Grimsay
Company: Kallin Shellfish
Term: Part-time, April to October
Join the team in Namara Seafood Cafe, serving customers / taking food and drink orders, preparing and serving beverages and food items and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Experience working in a similar environment would be ideal but not essential as training will be provided.
For more information please get in touch on:
01870 603258

Visitor Experience Operative
Location: Benbecula
Company: Benbecula Distillery
Term: Part- and full-time opportunities available over 7 days and with varied start dates through the season
Would you like to work in Benbecula Distillery’s new Visitor Centre? Benbecula Distillery opened in 2024, the first ever legal distillery in the history of the Island. This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to start a career in whisky, and be part of a dynamic team, creating a sensational experience for visitors to Benbecula Distillery. You will be responsible for bringing to life the stories and craft of the distillery visitor centre with passion and enthusiasm – giving visitors an immersive and engaging experience at the distillery.
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Food Service Operative
Location: Benbecula
Company: Benbecula Distillery
Term: Part- and full-time opportunities available over 7 days and with varied start dates through the season
Would you like to work in Benbecula Distillery’s new Visitor Centre? Benbecula Distillery opened in 2024, the first ever legal distillery in the history of the Island. You will be part of the team that delivers the entire culinary experience at the new Visitor Centre at Benbecula Distillery. They are looking for enthusiastic staff members with a positive and approachable manner who enjoy the fast pace of working in a busy kitchen, have a basic understanding of kitchen operation, a passion for food and willingness to learn. You will be working under close supervision and all training will be provided on the job.
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Gamekeeper
Location: North Uist
Company: North Uist Estate Trust
Closing Date: 9 am, Wednesday 14th May 2025
Term: Full-time
North Uist Estate are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious person who has a wide range of interests and abilities to join their team. The Gamekeeper will assist the Head Keeper on shoots, general maintenance tasks and be involved in developing the Estate’s other sporting and environmental interests.
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Domestic Assistant
Location: North Uist
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Term: 10 hours Per Week, Temporary Post
Salary: £7,457 – £7,530 per annum, inclusive of £772 per annum Distant Islands Allowance
Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025
You will provide domestic assistance in the Home, with particular responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the Home, to the standard necessary for the health and safety of the service users. You should have experience of cleaning, preferably to a schedule or in a work setting and the ability to understand, retain and act on instructions. You should have an understanding of the needs of the client group.
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Oifigear Pròiseict
Location: Uist
Company: Fèis Tìr a’ Mhurain
Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday 25th April 2025
Salary: £20 per hour
Term: Part-time, 2 years
Ealain Tìr a’ Mhurain has been promoting the traditional music and Gaelic language of South Uist since 1989 and is responsible for organising Fèis Tìr a’ Mhurain. The committee is seeking a Project Officer to deliver a 2-year project. Duties will include: supporting the National Gaelic Plan, coordinating workshops and cultural events, ensuring budget compliance, collaborating with community groups, advancing goals from the Uist Gaelic Plan, providing administrative support to the local committee, updating social media, designing promotional material, and liaising with Gaelic Development Officers in the Western Isles.
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Café Assistant / Barista
Location: North Uist
Company: The Oystercatcher Bakery
Salary: Good rate of pay above the Living Wage (based on experience)
Term: Flexible part-time hours
The Oystercatcher Bakery are looking for a Café Assistant to join their team. If you’re friendly, reliable and love great coffee they would love to hear from you! Barista experience is a big plus but not essential— full training is provided. Your role will involve serving customers with a smile, making hot drinks to perfection, handling food service and general café duties, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. You will need to be able to work independently, have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, and follow high food hygiene standards (certification is a bonus, but they can assist with that).
Apply by emailing: theoystercatcherbakery@gmail.com, send them a message on social media…or just pop in and say hi!

Senior Social Care Worker
Location: South Uist
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025
Salary: £37,083 to £40,941 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 per annum Distant Islands Allowance
Term: 37 hours per week, Permanent post
You will supervise and manage staff within a social care setting and deputise in the absence of the Manager to ensure the operational running of the service and its compliance with the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001. Experience of leadership in a social care setting and SVQ lll (or equivalent) is essential. In the absence of this you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification 36 months after registration with the SSSC. You will work as part of a team on a shift basis.
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Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Coordinator
Location: Outer Hebrides
Company: Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Closing Date: 12 pm, Monday 28th April 2025
Salary: £24,200 FTE (£14,520 pro rata) per annum
Term: 21 hours per week, 14 months
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is looking for a part-time Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Coordinator (Species on the Edge). They are offering a unique opportunity to a highly organised and motivated individual to join their team on the Outer Hebrides. This post will lead on the co-ordination of the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival, managing logistics and planning of events being delivered by local individuals and groups in the Outer Hebrides, and support the core Communications Manager (NatureScot) to promote and advertise the Festival.
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Seasonal Lodge Manager
Location: South Uist
Company: Stòras Uibhist
Salary: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Term: 7 month contract
Stòras Uibhist are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences within their hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for guest services, and the ability to foster a positive team culture. This role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of service while driving operational efficiency.
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Cook Supervisor
Location: Benbecula
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025
Salary: £19,000 – £20,763 per annum, inclusive of £1,789 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Term: 27.5 hours per week, term time, Permanent post
The post holder will be required to provide quality catering service to all customers. Duties will include supervision of all duties by kitchen/dining room staff including use of effective rotas; preparation, cooking, garnishing and serving of all food to meet the standard specification; ordering, checking and correct storage of all commodities; keeping to budget and menu plans according to instructions; and ensure all staff are trained and records correctly maintained.
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Part II Architectural Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: Fraser Architecture
Closing Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent, Full-time
This post is ideal for a talented, versatile Part II Architectural Assistant looking for scope to develop their skills within an innovative practice. Fraser Architecture’s small creative team can nurture talent in a collaborative setting and provide a range of high quality experience to support professional development towards Part III qualification. You will demonstrate strong self-motivation, creativity, curiosity, technical aptitude and a commitment to on-going learning.
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Architect
Location: Benbecula
Company: Fraser Architecture
Closing Date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent, Full-time
This is an ideal situation for an ambitious Architect seeking the creative scope to bring their professional experience to a client-facing role at the heart of Fraser Architecture’s project delivery. You will be an articulate and creative collaborator within their close-knit team, demonstrating strong self-motivation, creative talent, technical skill and a commitment to on-going learning. For the right person there is potential, in the short to medium term, to progress into an active role in the leadership of the practice, under the direction of the practice partners.
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Housekeeping
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: 5 days a week – Flexible start time from 8am, approx. 4-5 hours a day
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Bar Service
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: Full-time, Part-time and Relief
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Front of House Service
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner shifts – Part-time & Relief
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Breakfast Cook
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: 5 days a week – Start 6.45am
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Kitchen Porter
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: Lunch time and/or evening shifts. Part-time & Relief
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Chef Assistant
Location: South Uist
Company: Borrodale Hotel
Term: 5 days a week – Lunches & Dinners – Could be enthusiastic trainee
With the season imminent, Borrodale Hotel are opening up vacancies inviting you to join their little strong team. If you are looking at one night a week, a couple of mornings or full time, get in touch.
To apply, please email Sheila Peteranna:
reception@borrodalehotel.co.uk

Seasonal Hotel Assistant
Location: North Uist
Company: Langass Lodge
Term: Full-time or part-time, May – End of October

Workshop Technician
cLocation: North Uist
Company: 7-22 Systems Ltd
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Salary: £28k – £32k pa, depending on experience
Term: Full time post, 40 hours per week
7-22 Systems Ltd is looking for Full Time construction team members. Do you have:
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An interest in modern methods of construction / CNC manufacture?
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A commitment to making a positive difference through environmentally sustainable construction?
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A dedicated, well organised, and careful approach to work?
Workshop based, Locheport, including CNC machine operation. Occasional construction site work across the Outer Hebrides and beyond. 7-22 Systems Ltd need a team member with aptitude for workshop woodworking, including CNC machine production. Candidates must be keen to develop software skills as part of their CNC technician role. Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle
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Joiner
Location: North Uist
Company: 7-22 Systems Ltd
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
Salary: £35k – £40k pa, depending on experience
Term: Full time post, 40 hours per week
7-22 Systems Ltd is looking for Full Time construction team members. Do you have:
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An interest in modern methods of construction / CNC manufacture?
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A commitment to making a positive difference through environmentally sustainable construction?
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A dedicated, well organised, and careful approach to work?
Workshop based, Locheport, with varied construction site work across the Outer Hebrides and beyond. 7-22 Systems Ltd need a skilled, time served joiner with a keen eye for detail – a team player willing and able to take on site supervision responsibilities. Must have a full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
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General Staff
Location: Benbecula
Company: Charlie’s Bistro
Term: Full-time or part-time
Charlie’s Bistro currently has 1 x full-time General Staff vacancy and 2 x part-time general staff positions available. The full-time role is available for a staff member on a rota basis. Responsibilities include serving alcohol, dealing with customers, taking orders and general hospitality duties as required. The full-time position requires the applicant to be 18+ and would be desirable to have a full driving licence. They are also looking for 2 x part-time general staff. For these part-time roles, 18+ is desired but flexible for suitable candidates under 18 years. The hours are on a rota basis to suit the needs of the business but can be fixed shifts if suitable for the business. All applicants must be able to work in a fast paced and organised, tidy environment and be able to work unsupervised at times.
Suitable candidates are invited to call Iain on 07595 326263 for an informal chat.

Breakfast Cook
Location: Benbecula
Company: Charlie’s Bistro
Term: Full-time
Suitable candidates are invited to call Iain on 07595 326263 for an informal chat.

Cook / Chef
Location: Benbecula
Company: Charlie’s Bistro
Term: Full-time
Suitable candidates are invited to call Iain on 07595 326263 for an informal chat.

Evening Receptionist
Location: North Uist
Company: Balranald Hebridean Holidays
Salary: Good rate of pay plus Staff Pension Scheme
Term: Part-time, 6pm – 9pm (from 2 to 6 evenings a week). Option of working 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
For further information contact Anne on 07379 944335 or by PM

Sales Assistant
Location: North Uist
Company: Bayhead Shop
Salary: Up to £11.90 an hour
Term: 39 hours per week over 5 days including Saturday
Bayhead Shop are looking to recruit a Sales Assistant for the shop and petrol forecourt at Bayhead on the Isle of North Uist. Overtime is regularly available.
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Apprentice Farm Technicians
Location: South Uist
Company: Mowi
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Salary: Starting at £27,236
Mowi are seeking two motivated and hardworking Apprentice Farm Technicians to join the team in South Uist. You will work closely with experienced farm technicians and managers to ensure the health, welfare, and optimal growth of farmed salmon while maintaining high environmental and biosecurity standards. The successful candidates will work towards gaining their Aquaculture NPA (Level 4) and their Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SVQ Level 2). There will also be opportunities to progress to SVQ Level 3 & 4.
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Housekeepers
Location: South Uist
Company: Polochar Inn
Polochar inn are looking for housekeepers to work between 9am and 3pm up to 5 days out of 7. If you are interested please call 07500482549 or pop down to the Polochar Inn and speak with the team.

Kitchen Porters
Location: Berneray
Company: Berneray Shop and Bistro
Term: Mid April until the end of September 2025. Part-time.
Your job description will be to wash dishes, pots and pans etc before loading them into the dishwasher, cleaning equipment and you will need to keep the floor clear. You will be working alongside the Head Chef and the Kitchen Assistant (Abi!) They offer good pay and meals, soft drinks and as many teas and coffees as you want as a wee extra bonus.
If you are interested in joining Berneray Shop and Bistro’s family business and working with their team please contact Abi on 01876 540288 or email bernerayshopandbistro@gmail.com

Driver / Labourer
Location: Benbecula
Company: Elior UK
Salary: £12 per hour
Term: 30 hours per week
Duties include operating a vehicle to transport materials and equipment to various sites, while also performing manual labour tasks like loading, unloading, and general site clean-up at those locations. Essentially combining driving duties with basic site labouring work, a clean driver’s license is a necessity.
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Night Porter
Location: Benbecula
Company: Elior UK
Salary: £13 per hour
The night porter will oversee the accommodations overnight to ensure the safety and security of guests, and to help with operations. The night porter will also be responsible for cleaning areas as per set out overnight cleaning schedules.
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Domestic & Respite Workers
Location: North Uist
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Salary: £14.54/hour, (£15.17 with SVQ2)
Tagsa are recruiting Respite and Domestic workers in North Uist. Domestic workers assist with cleaning and household services. Respite workers provide company to service users so families can rest. Unlike Care Assistants, Domestic and Respite workers do not provide personal care. All training is provided, experience not essential. Would this be right for you or someone you know?
To find out more and apply, contact Hanna on
hanna@tagsa.co.uk.

Smokehouse Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: Salar Smokehouse
Term: Part-time. Potential for full-time as new products are developed
This is an exciting new role as Salar Smokehouse look at product development. Good basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills are essential, all other training will be given as necessary. The main role will be supporting the production manager with all aspects of product development, smoking processes and record keeping, but liaising with despatch, shop assistant, cook, sales office and maybe even with Charlie’s Bistro will be important so good communication and a very flexible attitude are needed. Salar are keen to promote young people staying on the islands so if desired the chance of an apprenticeship in Quality management systems or technical management can be investigated.
To express an interest and request more information please send a covering letter with a CV to emmamacrury@salarsmokehouse.co.uk.
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Sales & Administration Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: Salar Smokehouse
This role is to support the existing sales team with office administration and sales, with a focus on new customer contracts and increasing sales volumes. Good basic literacy, numeracy and computer skills are essential, all other training will be given as necessary. The main role will be supporting the management with all aspects of the business including learning the manufacturing processes and keeping records, liaising with despatch, shop assistant, chef/cook, therefore good communication skills and a very flexible attitude are essential. Salar are keen to promote young people staying on the islands so if desired the chance of an apprenticeship or similar training can be investigated
To express an interest and request more information please send a covering letter with a CV to emmamacrury@salarsmokehouse.co.uk.
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Saltbox Sauna Assistants
Location: Uist
Company: Saltbox Sauna
Email norma@immersehebrides.com with your CV. Email enquiries only please.

Cafe Assistants
Location: South Uist
Company: Kildonan Cafe
Term: 2 x 20+ hour per week positions , 1 x school holidays / weekend position
Are you looking for work in a local business with flexible hours and a good rate of pay. We are looking for people who are hard working, loyal and have a passion for the service industry. Experience in this type of role isn’t necessary as full training will be given however it is always a bonus. The job roles available are 2 x 20+ hour positions and hours will be between 10am and 5pm. Kildonan Cafe also have a position suitable for anyone ages 16+ for weekend and school holiday.

Supervisor
Location: South Uist
Company: Kildonan Cafe
Term: 40+ hours per week
Kildonan Cafe are looking for a supervisor this year, 40+ hours, someone who has experience working in a busy environment, able to jump into any position if necessary and who has a driving licence and their own car.

Live in Carer
Location: Barra
Company: Private Care
Term: Flexible hours as part of a rota which can be adjusted to suit
Seeking live in carers for a lovely elderly lady with dementia who is very sociable with a love of Gàidhlig, music and song. Flexible hours as part of a rota which can be adjusted to suit. Generous rate of pay. Further information and/or expressions of interest, please contact:
Maggie Mathieson – 07729 629335
Tona MacKinnon – 07949 840392

Administration Assistant
Location: North Uist
Company: DFDS
Salary: £23K–£25K a month
Term: Full Time

Mechanical Seaweed Harvester
eLocation: Uist
Company: Uist Asco
Salary: 26k-34k GBP

Chef
Location: Eriskay
Company: Am Politician
Am Politician currently have an opening for a chef to lead their kitchen on either a permanent or seasonal basis. They may have work for partners too for the right couple. They can offer a competitive salary and great tips along with free accommodation.
If interested please contact Am Politician by email at:
ampolitician@hotmail.com or by phone on 07496651642

On Call Firefighter
Location: Uist
Company: Uist and Barra Community Fire Stations
Uist and Barra Community Fire Stations are recruiting On-Call Firefighters at Lochmaddy, Bayhead, Benbecula, Lochboisdale and Castlebay Community Fire Stations! 2024 saw a number of new recruits who are now carrying a pager and responding to incidents, protecting and serving their communities.
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Supply Teachers
Location: Uist
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025
Salary: £43,047 – £53,331 per year pro rata
Supply/Casual/Relief
Tha cruaidh fheum air tidsearan saidheans àrd-sgoile agus tidsearan Gàidhlig bun-sgoile air feadh nan eilean, ach gu h-àraidh ann an Uibhist agus Barraigh, agus tidsearan bun-sgoile (Beurla) air feadh nan eilean. Tha Roinn an Fhoghlaim, Sgilean agus Sheirbheisean Chloinne a’ cleachdadh clàr de thidsearan faothachaidh a tha deònach làithean obrach a dhèanamh nuair a bhios tidsearan a dhìth.

Industrial Electrician/Electrical Supervisor
Location: North Uist
Company: Aqua-Tech
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000/annum relocation assistance, bonus, OT
Aqua-Tech are seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical Supervisor to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and quality of electrical installations, maintenance, and repair work. You will lead a team of skilled electricians, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety regulations and standards.

e-Sgoil Supply Teachers
Location: Work from Home
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025
Salary: £37,896 – £47,565 per year pro rata
Supply/Casual/Relief
Tha luchd-teagaisg e-Sgoil air banca thidsearan-faothachaidh ’s a’ mhor-chuid dhiubh air cùmhnantan goirid a reir fheumalachdan sgoile fa leth. Faodaidh tidsearan a bhith stèidhichte am bad sam bith ’s a bhith teagasg gu àite sam bith ged a tha sinn sa bhitheantas a’ cuimseachadh air sgoiltean Alba. Tha sinn a’ lìbhrigeadh sheirbheis a reir iarrtais sa chumantas ’s theid aig sgoiltean air tidsearan faothachaidh fhastadh bho thràth teagaisg gu tràth teagaisg. Air sgath sin, faodaidh am pataran obrach a bhith eadar-dhealaichte bho theagasg faothachaidh àbhaisteach ann an sgoil. Tha sinn a’ cur taic ri sgoilearan agus sgoiltean mar phàirt de Thairgse Ionnsachaidh Air-Loidhne Alba.

Carer
Location: Uist
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Salary: £14.54 per hour, rising to £15.17 upon completing SVQ2
Full-time and Part-time positions available
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HGV / PCV Technician
Location: South Uist
Company: HEBCO Mechanical Services LTD
Up to 40k Based on experience
HEBCO are looking for a qualified HGV / PCV Technician to join the team at their commercial workshop. They run a busy workshop looking after a wide range of commercial vehicles making sure they’re inspected, maintained and tested to the highest standards.
For anymore information or if you are interested in the position get in touch or submit your CV and cover letter for consideration:
admin@hebco.co.uk

Front-of-house
Location: Lochmaddy
Company: Lochmaddy & Hamersay Hotel
Please enquire to Lorna 01876500331 Lorna@lochmaddyhotel.co.uk

Primary Health Care Experience
Location: South Uist
Company: South Uist Medical Practice
South Uist Medical Practice are currently offering primary health care experience as an ‘Earn as your Learn’ opportunity.
The role will involve reception, administration and dispensary work, alongside existing staff and the clinicians in the practice and out in the community. The commitment would be daytime hours and week days only.
For further information please contact Fiona
fiona.bird2@nhs.scot.

Relief Social Care Assistants
Location: Uist
Company: Caraidean Uibhist SCIO

Server
Location: Benbecula
Company: Chinese Takeaway
The Chinese take away are looking to take on a member of staff, to help with answering the phone and taking orders.
This will be a part time position.
For more information please call Ivy on – 01870 602993

Mechanic
Location: Benbecula
Company: Creagorry Motors Ltd
Creagorry Motors Ltd is seeking an experienced mechanic for a busy garage/MOT testing station in Benbecula.
Permanent – Full time position
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Salary – Negotiable depending on level of experience
For more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch / send a CV to katherine@creagorry.me or creagorrymotors@live.com

Childminder
Location: Uist
Company: Self Employed / Support from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Now is your chance to start your own childminding business in Uist! Provide care, fun, and play opportunities for children in your community. Interested?
There is plenty of support and guidance to start your journey. Please get in touch with:
earlyyearsenquiries@cne-siar.gov.uk or call 01851822655 for more information.

Relief Cleaner
Location: North Uist
Company: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Permanent | £12 per hour | 33 x 3.5 hour days, per year
Taigh Chearsabhagh are looking for someone to join the cleaning staff rota, helping to keep Taigh Chearsabhagh looking its best and staying safe. This is a permanent position providing relief cover for staff holidays. This role includes Saturday working as a routine day. You may occasionally be asked to work evenings and Sundays as part of this role.
To apply to join the Taigh Chearsabhagh team, please email a cover letter and CV to taigh@taigh-chearsabhagh.org with the subject line “Relief Cleaner”, or send a video or sound recording if preferred. There is no deadline but they would encourage you to get in touch as soon as you can.ura

Volunteer with the Uist and Barra Foodbank
Location: The Bunker, East Camp, Balivanich, Benbecula.
Charity: The Uist and Barra Foodbank
The Uist and Barra Foodbank is seeking volunteers to help with donations, processing and distribution of food supplies across Uist and Barra. Current opening times are Monday 9.30am-1pm and Friday 12-3pm.
If you are interested in joining a dedicated and enthusiastic team to make a positive impact within your community, please email uistandbarrafoodbank@gmail.com or call 01870603819.
