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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

 

Would you or someone you know like to be Tagsa’s Senior Care Worker? Reporting to the Care Manager, the Senior Care Worker provides support and supervision to Care Staff (Care Assistants), ensuring the day-to-day delivery of the Care at Home and Respite services in Uist, from Eriskay to Berneray. The Senior Care Worker also delivers care directly as part of Tagsa’s Care at Home service.

 

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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

 

Tagsa Uibhist are currently recruiting a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Manager ensures effective and efficient internal financial management to support the activities and development of Tagsa Uibhist, responsible for managing project and departmental budgets, statutory accounts, and reporting.  The Finance Manager provides financial information and analysis to guide the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors to make sound financial decisions in the long and short term.

 

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Front-of-house

Location: Lochmaddy

Company: Lochmaddy & Hamersay Hotel 

 

Lochmaddy & Hamersay Hotel are looking to add a full-time front of house team member to their team. They looking for someone who is honest, trustworthy, punctual and reliable. They say they have a good hourly rate of pay (above living wage) and accommodation is available to the right applicant. If you are interested in applying, you can obtain a full job description by contacting Lorna.

 

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

 

Tha Urras Thaigh Chearsabhagh air leth toilichte cothrom sònraichte a thabhann tro choimisean ùr, Romhainn, anns na h-Ealain Ghàidhlig. Tha sinn a’ lorg neach-ealain, sgrìobhadair no neach-ciùil air mhuinntireas sa Ghearran 2025, airson rannsachadh ioma-chànanas san àm ri teachd. Bidh tachartasan poblach agus taisbeanadh an lùib na h-obrach, agus iomlaid bheachdan. Tha an t-àite-obrach ri fhaighinn bho 2 – 23 Gearran, agus tha sùbailteachd ann airson an ùine rannsachaidh a chur air dòigh mar a thogras sibh fhèin thairis air an àm seo.

 

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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.

 

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Cook / Chef

Location: Benbecula

Company: NHS Western Isles

Salary: £26,869 – £28,998 pro rata

 

20 hours per week

A rare opportunity has become available for a Chef/Cook  to  join  Uist & Barra Hospital’s  existing  team. 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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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

 

As Tagsa continue to provide care at home, respite care and support for dementia from Eriskay to Bernera, they are looking for new carers to join their team. They offer comprehensive training and a career path, including supported SVQs, so feel free to contact them if you have no previous experience of care but are willing to be trained.

 

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Catering Assistant

Location: Benbecula

Company: NHS Western Isles

Salary: £24,647 – £26,763 pro rata

 

23.75 hours per week

NHS Western Isles are looking for a Catering Assistant to join their existing team. Previous experience would be an advantage but not necessary as training will be provided to allow the right candidate to work in any section of the department. Duties will include food preparation, food service, counter service and maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department.

 

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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.

 

Would you be interested in part time work as a Senior Test Centre Associate? You will be responsible for the invigilation of DVSA Theory exams and the efficient delivery of tests to participants, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. You will also provide support to the Regional Delivery Associate.

 

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Regional Delivery Associate

Location: North Uist

Company: Reed

Salary: £27.20 per hour

 

Occasional shifts which will range between 8 and 10 hours in length, approximately 10 to 15 times throughout the year. This job would suit a candidate who is happy with one or two days work per month.
Would you like a role that enables you to meet and help people? As Regional Delivery Associate, you will be responsible for the invigilation of exams and the efficient delivery of DVSA Theory Tests to participants, ensuring that relevant procedures and guidelines are adhered to at all times. These responsibilities will be delivered both directly through your invigilation duties and via your management, during your shift, of the Test Centre. You will be responsible for setting up the necessary testing equipment and dismantling and storing the equipment when testing is complete.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

Do you have a spare hour in your week?
Maybe two?
Could you make a difference in someone’s life?
Caraidean Uibhist SCIO need befrienders.
PM Mags N Iain Macaskill if interested

 

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

 

Cleaner required for Bayhead fire station
1 HR PER week at £12 per hour
Cleaning toilet and sweep/wash floor
Pm Lynne Macnab for more info

Private Carer

Location: South Uist

 

Please contact hello@uist.co for more details.

 

HGV / PCV Technician

Location: South Uist

Company: HEBCO Mechanical Services LTD

Full-time

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

 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently recruiting on-call Firefighters.

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.

They are looking for someone who is interested in what they are trying to do and who is excited by their project.
Ideally the candidate will have their driver’s license.
Drop an email to hello@southuistdistillersco.com if you are interested.

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.