Uist Jobs
Senior Care Worker
Location: Benbecula
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Salary: £17.03 per hour, with an annual salary is £18,596.76
21 hours per week
Finance Manager
Location: Benbecula
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025
Salary: £17.74 per hour, with an annual salary of £27,674.40
30 hours per week
Front-of-house
Location: Lochmaddy
Company: Lochmaddy & Hamersay Hotel
Please enquire to Lorna 01876500331 Lorna@lochmaddyhotel.co.uk
Coimisean Ealain Ghàidhlig
Location: Uibhist a Tuath
Company: Taigh Chearsabhagh
Closing Date: 9m, Diluain 6 Faoilleach
Salary: £1750 agus £150 buidseat riochdachaidh
Ùine stèidhichte | Air do cheann fhèin
SQA Chief Invigilator
Location: Benbecula
School: Sgoil Lionacleit
Would you like to take up the role of SQA Chief Invigilator in Sgoil Lionacleit? The SQA Chief Invigilator will work only during fixed dates throughout the academic year i.e. Examination Time in May. Exact periods of work will be communicated by the Line Manager. The SQA Chief Invigilator (CI) is responsible for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with SQA policy and procedures as detailed in the Invigilator Handbook. Notes of interest to be emailed to: hyoung1z@gnes.net
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Depot Supervisor
Location: Uist
Company: DFDS
DFDS are seeking an experienced and motivated Depot Supervisor to lead their team of skilled drivers in a fast-paced environment. As the Depot Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed, and driving team performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong transport background and supervisory experience to further develop their skills and grow within the business.
Cook / Chef
Location: Benbecula
Company: NHS Western Isles
Salary: £26,869 – £28,998 pro rata
20 hours per week
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Carer
Location: Uist
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025
Salary: £14.54 per hour, rising to £15.17 upon completing SVQ2
Full-time and Part-time positions available
Catering Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: NHS Western Isles
Salary: £24,647 – £26,763 pro rata
23.75 hours per week
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Senior Test Centre Associate
Location: North Uist
Company: Reed
Salary: £18.15 per hour
Approximately 10 to 15 days per year. This role will suit someone who is able to work one or two days per month.
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Regional Delivery Associate
Location: North Uist
Company: Reed
Salary: £27.20 per hour
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Promoting Environmental Action
Location: Uist
Company: CoDeL – Community Development Lens
Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025
Salary: £20 an hour
7 hours a week for 6 months, with expectation to extend this contract if additional funding is awarded.
Uist Beò is excited to be recruiting the right person to the team with a particular focus on environmental work in Uist, supported by funding from the Pebble Trust. You will enable Uist Beò to (a) shine a light on what our islands are already doing to enable sustainable lifestyles, including traditional practices passed down the generations within Gaelic culture, and (b) encourage greater uptake of new innovations and traditional practices to make our lifestyles more sustainable and our local economy more self-reliant. The role will predominantly involve creating short audio, video and written materials, in Gaelic and English, to be posted on the Uist Beò platform, featuring positive environmental activity across Uist.
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General Assistant
Location: North Uist
Company: Bayhead Shop
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Part-time or full-time
Applicants should be available to work a shift pattern between 8am – 6pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Benefits package includes staff discount, company pension and paid overtime.
Please inquire within or by emailing David MacDonald, Manager:
bayheadshop@gmail.com
Bank Cook / Chef
Location: Benbecula
Company: NHS Western Isles
Closing Date: Monday 23rd December 2024
Salary: £26,869 – £28,998 per annum (pro rata)
Various hours as and when required
Duties will include producing and serving of high quality meals for patients, staff and external customers. You will also be required to supervise all operational aspects of the kitchen and associated areas inc. deliveries / preparation / storage rooms, wash up, including supervision of staff working in these areas.
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Community Nurse
Location: Benbecula
Company: NHS Western Isles
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th December 2024
Salary: £31,892 – £39,735
22 hrs per Week
1 Year Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
NHS Western Isles are seeking to employ a Registered Nurse to work with and complement their community nursing team in Uist. The primary purpose of this post will be to provide treatment room services across three sites in Uist as well as providing health care for a wide range of patients in their own homes and across all community settings including carehomes.
Class 1 Driver
Location: Uist
Company: DFDS
DFDS are looking for a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join their team in Uist. This role involves operating curtainsiders and fridges to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods.
You will be responsible for:
- Safely operate Class 1 vehicles, including curtainsiders and fridges.
- Assist with the loading and unloading of goods.
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
- Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies.
- Perform routine vehicle checks and report any issues.
Van/Class 2 Driver
Location: Uist
Company: DFDS
Are you an experienced driver looking for a new challenge in the beautiful surroundings of Uist? DFDS are hiring a Van/Class 2 Driver to join their dedicated team, delivering goods and providing outstanding service across the islands.
You will be responsible for:
- Safely and efficiently operate a van or Class 2 vehicle to deliver goods across Uist and nearby areas.
- Load and unload goods, ensuring safe handling and accurate delivery.
- Maintain excellent customer service with all clients and delivery recipients.
- Perform routine vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance with road regulations.
- Assist with logistics and warehouse operations as needed.
Domestic & Respite Workers
Location: Uist
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Hourly rate: £14.54 (£15.17 with SVQ2)
Tagsa Uibhist are looking for new team members who are interested in doing Respite and/or Domestic services for their Service Users on a part time basis. Respite services means that you would keep one of the service users company for a few hours while their family members are away. Domestic services means that you would assist with cleaning and/or lighter household chores. Neither of these services include personal care.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in and you want to find out more, please contact Hanna on hanna@tagsa.co.uk today.
Care Assistants
Location: North Uist
Company: Tagsa Uibhist
Hourly Rate: £14.54 (£15.17 w. SVQ2)
Travel time paid at hourly rate
Mileage (per mile): 56p
Up to 10,000 miles, after that 36p/mile
Tagsa’s Carers provide a range of services, such as assisting with meals, providing company to service users so their families can rest, providing personal care and assisting with medication. All training is provided, experience not essential.
For further queries and to apply, please contact Hanna on hanna@tagsa.co.uk or call 01870 608907
Relief Social Care Assistants
Location: Uist
Company: Caraidean Uibhist SCIO
Plant Administrator/QA Coordinator
Location: North Uist
Company: Uist ASCO
The Uist Asco Team is seeking a Plant Administrator/Quality Assurance Coordinator to assist the Plant Manager or Site Operation head in monitoring and maintaining the plant administration requirements and quality and food-feed safety programs.
To further explore this opportunity, just submit your application to Angus Ferguson, Plant Manager at aferguson@uistasco.com.
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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
Distillery Operatives
Location: Benbecula
Company: Benbecula Distillery
The concept of Benbecula Distillery was first considered in 2015 by founder Angus MacMillan, with the vision to open the first ever distillery in the Uists. Benbecula Distillery are now hiring operatives for their new distillery in Gramsdale Benbecula.
Please visit either apply directly with a CV and covering letter to angusa@benbeculadistillery.com or get in touch with Angus MacMillan at Benbecula Distillery for a confidential discussion.
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Cleaner
Location: North Uist
Company: Bayhead Fire Station
Private Carer
Location: South Uist
Please contact hello@uist.co for more details.
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
Delivery Driver
Location: North Uist
Company: Co-op
Co-op home delivery drivers…
The Co-op are looking to recruit Uist-based full and part time drivers. You must have a good knowledge of all areas North and South.
If this is you the Co-op provide uniform good rates of pay and benefits including staff discount
Contact Tracey Montgomery
Retail Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: MacLennans Supermarket Ltd
MacLennans Supermarket are currently looking for a Retail Assitant to join their team.
Mon-Tues & Thurs-Sat (6am – 9am)
15 hours per week
To find out more please call on 01870 602308 or email joanna@maclennanssupermarket.co.uk
Admin Assistant
Location: Benbecula
Company: MacLennans Supermarket Ltd
MacLennans Supermarket are currently looking for an Admin Assitant to join their team.
(Maternity Cover)
Monday – Friday (9am- 1pm)
20 hours per week
To find out more please call on 01870 602308 or email joanna@maclennanssupermarket.co.uk
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
Royal Mail Worker
Location: Benbecula
Company: Royal Mail
An opportunity to join the Royal Mail team in Balivanich is available for application. The role is to cover the duty holders leave throughout the year. During the initial training period of 8-10 weeks the role will be near full time hours then reducing to a minimum of 2 days a week. The role will include sorting, collection and delivery of Mail items. Ideally you should be physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
If you are interested in applying or would like to ask questions please email:
Andrew.macdonald@royalmail.com
Supply Teachers
Location: Uist
Company: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st December 2024
Urgent requirement in secondary sciences, Gaelic Primary Teachers across all geographical areas but particularly Uist and Barra and Primary Teachers (English) across all geographical areas. The Education, Skills and Children’s Services Department operates a register of supply teachers willing to undertake short-term cover for teacher absences. The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas: (a)Curricular (b)Care and welfare (c)Collegiate (d)Professional development.
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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.
On Call Firefighters
Location: Uist
Company: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Are you…
18 years or over?
Eligible to work in the UK?
Physically fit?
Close to your local station?
Do you have good unaided vision and colour perception?
If you are interested, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service want to hear from you. They are seeking to attract talented candidates from across Scotland’s diverse communities. Please email:
campbell.macrae@firescotland.gov.uk
For info on how to apply, visit:
firescotland.gov.uk/careers/on-call
Sales/Marketing/Promotion
Location: Uist/Hybrid
Company: South Uist Distillers Co
South Uist Distillers Co are looking for someone to work within sales/marketing/promotion. Initially, this is a part-time job for the summer.
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.
Front of House Server
Location: Benbecula
Company: The Stepping Stone Restaurant
30 hours per week
5 days per week: Wednesdays to Sundays
30 hours or more per week, including some spilt shifts
Please inquire within or by emailing:
Lewis MacLean
macleanbakery@btconnect.com
Cleaner
Location: Benbecula
Company: The Stepping Stone Restaurant
12 hours per week
Flexible shift pattern
Benefits package includes: competitive rates of pay, company pension, staff meals & paid overtime is available
Please inquire within or by emailing:
Lewis MacLean
macleanbakery@btconnect.com
Front of House
Location: Lochmaddy
Company: Lochmaddy Hotel
Full time 40 plus hours per week over a varied shift pattern but mainly covering evenings.
To assist and serve in the bar and restaurant Good communication skills and a team player essential. Will be trained in epos (till) systems, Barista, drink pouring and all aspects of bar and restaurant work.”
Please email Lorna@lochmaddyhotel.co.uk or call 01876 500331 to enquire about the position.
Breakfast/Prep Chef
Location: Lochmaddy
Company: Lochmaddy Hotel
Full time working 5 from 7days, 6am till 12 mid-day.
Cooking to order breakfasts for 15 – 30 covers and assisting with kitchen prep.
Please email Lorna@lochmaddyhotel.co.uk or call 01876 500331 to enquire about the position.
Front of House Server
Location: Benbecula
Company: The Stepping Stone Restaurant
5 days per week: Wednesdays to Sundays
30 hours or more per week.
£13.40 per hour
Please inquire within or by emailing:
Lewis MacLean
macleanbakery@btconnect.com
Serving Staff
Location: South Uist
Company: Lochboisdale Hotel
Please send an email to kazamac@yahoo.com for more details and information.
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.
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.