Total 102 job vacancies by HIJOBS

We are looking for someone with a friendly and confidential manner, who works well on their own and as part of a team.
Shed Accounts Ltd are an ICB licenced practice providing day to day cloud bookkeeping, VAT returns, monthly management accounts, self-assessment tax returns, and payroll services. We work with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and clubs and associations.

Our role is not just to provide a bookkeeping service but to lighten the load of our clients, so that they can regain their free time and weekends to spend with their families and hobbies without the burden of paperwork.

We offer excellent benefits:
28 days holiday pro rata, plus birthday off
We are a Living Wage Scotland employer
Training and development with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Lochaber Stainless undertakes a wide variety of work in multiple sectors.

Must have experience in all aspects of fabricating, predominately stainless steel but some aluminum experience would be advantageous.

Full UK driving license essential.

The Ideal Candidate:

A minimum of 3 years prior experience TIG welding (AC & DC)

Able to read drawings and work to deadlines

Confident liasing with management team to organise work schedules

Self-motivated and high energy with a drive for high quality results and client satisfaction

Benefits:
28 days holiday

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Negotiable, dependent on experience.
Expected hours: Minimum 40 Hours per week.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime hours available

Immediate start possible

About Us

Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country

Roles and Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Lead the development and delivery of the weekly maintenance schedule in your area of control.
• Identify changing / new engineering standards / legislation which require site action / compliance.
• Lead and support engineering maintenance projects across the smelter complex.
  Ensure maintenance resources are utilised effectively, for planned and reactive maintenance activity.
• Provide support and training to diagnose and fault find equipment failures.
• Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, involving multiple points of isolation to control hazardous energy.
• Identify the quickest and most cost-effective, long-term solution to remedial activity.
• Instil a reliability focused culture within direct reports, and maintenance function.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate auditing systems to ensure engineering compliance on the site.
• Work towards isolation officer and senior authorised person level.
• Lead site reliability projects using recognised lean principles.
• Ensure the development and training of apprentices is in line with the outcome of a time-served resource.
• Coach the maintenance team to ensure competency and delivery standards.
• Manage external engineering contractors in line with health & safety, cost, time and quality expectations.
• Support the Engineering team on new equipment installation, providing long-term maintenance input.
• Ensure all tasks completed within the department are carried out to the required health safety and environmental standards.
• Work in a safe manner, avoid taking unnecessary risks and avoid improvisation which entails risk.
• Will not allow any person under their charge to carry out any tasks for which they have not been adequately trained.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are investigated thoroughly, with robust action put in place to prevent recurrence.
• Give clear instructions which incorporate safety aspects and ensure they are adhered to.
• Conduct as and when any other HSEQ related activities that is required by the business.

Working with Us

We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.
We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.

If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about Alvance British Aluminium, part of GFG Alliance You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society.

We currently have a vacancy for a full time Receptionist/Estate Agency Assistant. As the first point of contact with our firm, we are looking for an organised and dependable person with good telephone and communication skills.

Our office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Receptionist duties include answering the telephone, dealing with general enquiries, distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, indexing of Wills and Title deeds, closing files and other general office duties. Estate Agency Assistant duties include assisting the Property Manager in all aspects of the Estate Agency which primarily involve managing Social Media Portals, arranging viewings for prospective buyers and establishing feedback for clients, input and update of the Company Website, generating Virtual Tours for property marketing and assisting with incoming and outgoing emails.

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Word and Excel, would be preferable but not essential as training will be provided if required.

Salary will be reviewed after probationary period.

Working primariarly in Fort William. No overnight/working away from home. Usual working hours Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Driver duties include:

• Complying with traffic laws and regulations
• Maintaining accurate records of their deliveries
• Performing daily vehicle walk round inspections
• Communicating with staff and customers to coordinate deliveries
• Loading and unloading cargo (forklift certificate advantageous but training can be given)
• Following safety procedures and regulations
• Able to work independantly and as part of a team

Candidates on occasion will be required to work onsite to assist with operations at the quay such as loading/unloading cargo ships.

About Us

ALVANCE

Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role varies day to day and month to month as we work with all employees supporting, coaching and challenging them to reach their potential.

To be successful our HR Generalist will build and maintain effective working relationships across the business and with external partners. By understanding the wider priorities you will be able to create solutions which achieve the best, most valuable outcomes.

• Improving, implementing and administering Human Resource /People policies and procedures
• Coaching leaders to develop competence and confidence in HR related policies and practice
• Responsible for the consistent and fair implementation of performance management, recruitment, managing absence, discipline and grievance policies.
• Work with Department heads to manage absence within their teams, supporting those with long term absences or an unacceptable number of short term absences.
• Maintaining and manipulating HR information systems to gather people data and insights
• Identifying and retaining key talent across the organisation.
• Handling complaints and disciplinary procedures for the company.
• Creating employee engagement initiatives and promote wellbeing.
• Play an active role in cross functional projects teams as appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with Employment agencies and Occupational Health to ensure a high level of attention and short lead times.
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and share on Teams and SharePoint.
• Support and develop HR Assistant and actively prepare and contribute at team meetings.

Working with Us

We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.
We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.

If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about joining Alvance Aluminium. You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society.

As a Chef de Partie you will be expected to work on all sections of the kitchen and will be required to help out as needed under the direction of the kitchen manager. You must have strong all round kitchen skills, be capable of organising your own prep and running your section during service with the skill set and flexibility to move about the kitchen as required.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional chef with a real passion for cooking, hardworking, self-aware and keen to learn. You will have previous experience in a similar, busy fresh food environment with appropriate professional qualifications and/or relevant industry experience.

Send your CV to jobs@glen-nevis.co.uk for more information.

The Ben Nevis Inn are looking to recruit a Sous Chef, with the hope that by the time our extension is complete they can step up to Head Chef.

The successful candidate will be working along side our current team and Head Chef. We are looking for someone with prior Sous Chef/Head Chef experience.

We are underway with an extension to our building and kitchen. Once complete we aim to offer breakfasts and grow the current business. At this point it is hoped that this position will lead to a head chef role.

We recognise the need for a good work life balance, the hours required to work are based on a 4 day week through the summer and a 3 day week through the winter months.

There are no split shifts, hours per week through the summer are expected to be 45-48 and through the winter we expect them to be a minimum of 30, averaging out at 42 hours per week annually.

This position will equate to around £43,000 per annum and opportunity for promotion and further pay rises are on offer.

We are unable to offer any accomodation with this post.

We are a close knitt team and good morale is paramount to the success of the business.

We are a leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants in the Highlands and Islands. We operate across offices in Oban, Fort William and Tobermory with our team of 3 partners and over 35 staff.

A great opportunity has arisen within our team to work with a diverse portfolio of owner managed businesses, providing commercially focused business and taxation advice to our clients. Whilst the majority of the varied role will be the provision of high quality general accounting and taxation work, the position could include an element of charity or audit work, depending on any interest or experience the successful candidate may have.

Oban is a scenic west coast tourist town with a thriving economy which offers outstanding access to a huge range of leisure and cultural activities. Whether it is sailing, shinty or skiing or the rugged beauty of the West Coast that attracts you to the area, this position provides a lifestyle opportunity second to none, with good prospects for career advancement.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team with an excellent reputation and continue to develop your skills, whilst delivering a high standard of work to our clients? If so, please apply online.

Your highly competitive remuneration package will be dependent upon your skills and experience. No recruitment agencies please.

Seeking candidate to work closely with company directors on the day to day running & management of staff.

Sourcing & buying materials.

Working closely with clients & architects to manage projects.

Rate of pay will be based on experience.

Company vehicle & phone will be supplied.

Experience in the building trade would be an advantage.

Full time hours.

Highland Cinema is looking for a capable, experienced and enthusiastic full-time Front of House Duty Manager to join as one of our three key Duty Managers. If you have the ability to work, manage and lead in a fast-paced hospitality environment, a passion for customer service, and the ability to stay cool under pressure, we’d like to hear from you!

Candidates should ideally already be bar and / or barista trained. However, training will be given for the right applicant.

In this role, you will work closely with existing Duty Managers, the Senior Management Team and company Chairman, to help maintain and improve all aspects of our operation. The position offers excellent rates of pay, tips and incentives.

Duties and responsibilities

• To lead, motivate and manage the Front of House crew when on shift, including bar, box office and floor staff, ensuring all day-to-day areas of operation runs smoothly.
• To ensure excellent customer service at all times.
• To take a hands-on approach, using your initiative to manage and adapt staff and operations as necessary, with the customer experience always the primary driver.
• To be a great communicator and able to act as a point of escalation for any customer queries / complaints, when they are the most senior employee on shift.
• To ensure the appearance of areas within Highland Cinema are maintained and presented to a high standard at all times.
• To foster and encourage a happy work environment for all.
• To regularly liaise with other Duty Managers, the General Manager and wider management team, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• To assist in making and receiving orders, maintaining strict stock controls and undertaking regular stock takes as required.
• To be responsible for the preparation and running of some shifts, including opening or shutting the building down correctly at the beginning or end of a day, following all cleaning, till management and security procedures.
• To assist in the delivery of special Highland Cinema events as required.
• To be involved in the recruitment of new crew when needed, and to help induct and train new staff.
• To identify areas for improvement, and help implement change as required.
• To ensure health and hygiene is maintained to the highest order and to oversee the implementation of rigorous cleaning schedules.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant Highland Cinema safety policies and procedures.
• To undertake any such duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and level of this post.

Essential Experience and Competencies

• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
• Proven experience in a hospitality environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Articulate and a good communicator.
• The maturity and responsibility to sometimes be the only manager on site.

Closing date and interviews

Applications are invited at any time. Interviews will be held quickly, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

How to apply

For the full job description and how to apply, please visit www.highlandcinema.co.uk/careers

The is a work-based learning course which includes a thorough grounding in engineering principles, concepts and theories while appreciating the complexity and interaction of managerial, technical and environmental issues in the modern workplace.

The course provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to support career development in engineering design, manufacturing engineering, engineering operations management and engineering project management. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to the solution of real-world problems, analysing and evaluating practical issues involved in the design, specification, manufacturing technologies, maintenance and commissioning of mechanical equipment and associated systems.

You will study at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow for completion of a BEng (Hons in Engineering: Design and Manufacture through a mixture of work-based learning, distance learning and day release at university, this will take up to 4 years to complete.

Please apply in writing with your cover letter and CV to Neil Worsdall, General Manager info@newcolimited.co.uk

Sónas Restaurant is looking for a chef to join our friendly team!

Sónas, meaning happiness in Gaelic, is a lively new restaurant located in the town of Fort William at the foot of beautiful Ben Nevis. Sónas celebrates our community by using locally sourced ingredients, sustainably caught seafood, and locally raised meats. We aim to ensure the freshest flavours while supporting our community’s famers and producers. Our family has many years of experience in the hospitality industry, and importantly, we understand the benefits and importance of working closely with our team. We now have a fantastic opportunity available for a chef to join us.

We are looking for an experienced chef with a flair and passion for producing high quality, flavoursome, well-presented food.

Qualities:
Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
Great leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:
Supervise and co-ordinate all the activities in the kitchen.
Plan and develop menus in collaboration with the management team.
Ensure proper food production and presentation.
Prepare and cook excellent quality food.
Oversee inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
Adhere to food safety and cleanliness regulations.

Benefits:
Competitive rate of pay.
Excellent development opportunities.
Team members are provided with a meal on duty.
Discounted rates on dining in the restaurant.
Pension scheme.
Share of tips, paid through electronic system.

Hours:
45 hours a week approximately.

Pay:
£13.50 per hour (plus tips).

To apply, please contact sonasrestaurantfw@outlook.com

With an increased focus on sustainability, biology, product development and digitalisation, ScaleAQ ensures that the development of technology takes place on terms of biology and the environment. We do this by producing and delivering technology, infrastructure, and services in a sustainable and innovative way.

Within the UK company we have a customer base across all the main aquaculture producing regions in Scotland and Ireland, with three key locations in Scotland (Fort William, Shetland & the Western Isles). We have the ability to deliver a fast and reliable service to all our customers, with local presence and knowledge at the heart of our ethos.

As part of the long-term strategic growth of the UK company we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our growing dynamic team. Although the posts are advertised as based in Fort William, consideration will be given to applicants out with area who meet the required criteria.

Technician (£28k - £30k per annum)

This role is based in our Fort William workshop – you will be required to repair and service equipment which is deployed by our customers in support of their operations. Such equipment includes underwater cameras, surface cameras, antennae, control cabinets and associated cabling. In time, you will be able to provide remote support to customers to diagnose faults and recommend on-site remedial actions. Whilst you will be workshop based initially, there will be the opportunity to progress and develop into a field service engineer role.

Experience of working in a workshop environment, servicing and repair of electrical/electronic devices will be of benefit. If you possess some understanding of IT networking and troubleshooting, this would also be advantageous. However, this is not essential as full training will be given.

Field Service Engineer (£35k to £40k per annum)

Are you an experienced engineer/technician within the Aquaculture industry? This role will primarily require travel to customer locations to service, maintain, install and commission our systems on customer sites. In addition to this, you will be required to repair and service ScaleAQ equipment at our workshop in Fort William.

A high level and understanding of mechanical/electrical disciplines is essential along with good IT skills.

In return we offer a competitive and comprehensive package that includes the following:

• All overtime hours paid at time and a half
• Overnight inconvenience allowance
• All travel time is paid when working away from the workshop
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Private use of company vehicle
• Training & development opportunities
• Flexible working applications will be considered

Informal enquiries can be directed to Colin McMillan (Service Manager UK) on mobile number 07384 281762.

To apply for these vacancies, you must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid driving licence. If you would like to apply to join our increasingly diverse team, please email your covering letter and CV to gillian.dempster@scaleaq.com

Closing date for application is Friday 17th May 2024. (Please note that we reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on applications received).

LHA Property Services is looking for an experienced plumber to support our maintenance team in providing property refurbishment and a day to day repairs service.

We are happy to consider either part time or full time hours for this post.

In return, the successful candidate will receive an excellent remuneration package.

Including:

• a salary of £37,700 full time per annum
• a pension scheme with 5.7% employer contributions
• and a holiday entitlement of 40 days per annum.

For an informal discussion of the post’s requirements, please contact Jenny MacKay on 01397 702530.

Key activities include:

• To carry out plumbing repairs and replacements within reactive, cyclical and planned maintenance.
• To assist with the provision of adaptatins for Lochaber Care & Repair clients.
• To operate within a computerised work planning system, of which, full training would be provided.
• To work out with the scope of your trade within reason to assist others in the team as and when required.
• To act in accordance with with corporate policies including but not limited to Heath and Safety and Data Protection.
• Carry out inspections of properties as instructed by the Supervisor.

More details can be found within the full job description.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.