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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

• Record And Report/update all Dam Levels, Water Readings to Hydro Mechanical Engineer – Daily.
• Carry out regular safety inspection on intakes security fencing signage etc across the schemes and action critical repairs on a timely manner.
• Hydro Scheme Maintenance including but not limited to

• Clean Intakes regularly.
• Clean Screens across the Lochaber and Spey schemes.
• Support regulatory checks & inspections
• General Hydro Scheme Maintenance
• Road Maintenance.
• Grass and Scrub management around Dams and Intakes.
• Tree Cutting
• Fencing
• Winter Maintenance – Plough and Grit Access Roads paths etc.

• Supervision and assist contractors working on the hydro schemes
• Condition inspections of the assets
• Valve operation – pipeline filling, emptying, maintenance, scouring
• Photography and IT skills (basic)
• Isolation of Hydro Scheme & power station infrastructure (to level of IO training)
• Support the Lochaber Hydro Operators where required.
• Support estates maintenance where agreed with the Mechanical Engineer.
• Other duties as instructed to support the hydro scheme, Smelter & estates.

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.

Hours of work

DAY SHIFT

39H PER WEEK.

OVERTIME PAID

Salary: £42055 - £45291 (28.97 percent employer pension contributions into defined benefits scheme plus benefits)

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Region: West Scotland

Job reference: REQ0853

At Forestry and Land Scotland, we take pride in supporting Scotland’s economy, protecting and enhancing our environment, and sustainably managing the nation’s forests and land.

Our West Region spans some of the most iconic landscapes in Scotland, from Kintyre in the south to Glengarry in the north, and out to the Isle of Mull. We manage diverse forest types, from sustainable commercial plantations to ancient oakwoods with international conservation significance.

In the West Region, we bring over 680,000 cubic metres of timber to market annually, restock over 1,200 hectares, maintain high-quality recreational facilities, and lead conservation projects in Scotland’s woodlands and biodiversity sites.

As the Assistant Operations Manager in the West Region, you will support FLS’s mission by overseeing timber harvesting programmes across Lochgilphead, Oban, and Fort William. Working collaboratively with foresters, supervisors, and machine operators, you’ll lead operations that bring timber to market safely and effectively. You’ll also work with other teams to coordinate timber supply contracts and meet our financial targets, which enable FLS to reinvest in sustainable forestry and environmental restoration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the harvesting team, fostering a safe and productive work environment.
• Manage timber harvesting income, expenditures, and financial planning.
• Collaborate with regional teams, customers, and contractors to drive the harvesting programme and address challenges.
• Ensure operations meet high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial forestry practices and team management.
• Strong foundation in health and safety practices.
• A qualification in forestry or land management; GIS knowledge is advantageous.

For more information, review the Job Description. Apply through our recruitment portal with your CV and Covering Letter and start making a difference with Forestry and Land Scotland.

The role can be based from either Lochgilphead, Oban or Fort William.

Closing date: 1 December 2024.

Welcome to GA Barnie Group, a highly regarded multi-services contractor based across various branches in Scotland. We are known for our established reputation and commitment to delivering quality solutions. Join us in a dynamic work environment where your skills and dedication can make a meaningful impact.

Life with GA Barnie Group

Enjoy a competitive pay structure, along with a generous holiday allowance and additional benefits, such as

• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Generous holiday allowance of 32 days (which increases to 37 with tenure).

We champion equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity, with ongoing efforts to establish a Mental Health First Aiders group. We invite applications from all sectors, and as a Silver accredited Investors in People and Investors in Young People organisation, we maintain strong community ties across Scotland. Your journey with us awaits!

The Role:

The successful applicant would be expected to work solo or as part of a team and would be responsible for the Installation repair & maintenance of a considerable range of systems/products, including but not limited to Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, Access Control & CCTV.

How to Apply:

Apply today to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gabarnie.co.uk; please note that application must be sent in by e-mail, applications via social media will not be accepted.

Qualified Baker / Confectioner required for a busy bakery.

Duties will include, but are not limited to;

Production of various cake and biscuit lines
Operating various pieces of bakery equipment and machinery
Organising store areas
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, start time can vary but generally from 5am.

For further information or to apply for the position please send a cv to archie@nevisbakery.com

You will be accountable for the daily operations and ensuring that all hotel departments work well to ensure the overall operation is effective to meet our guests expectations. Guest satisfaction is our top priority.

Key Responsibilities;-

Ensure all weekly financial reconciliations are met

Cost controls in place

Weekly rotas completed monthly

Staff motivation and discipline

Training of employees

Excellent communication

Positive workplace culture

SOPs in place

Review scores are met on all platforms

You will be the key point of contact

Full time positions for time served mechanics has opened up in our well established business.

Clansman Garage is a family run business with over 50 years in the motor trade industry.

Due to the increase of work, we require additional staff to join our team.

We are looking for NVQ level 3 mechanics with a solid work experience in the automotive industry to join our team.

Carrying out servicing, repairs & maintenance to a high standard on various types of vehicles & light commercial.

Excellent rate of pay / Salary

Salary ranges from £35,000 to £48,000

40 hours per week
Additional overtime available

Licence / Certification:

City & guilds automotive (preferred)
Driving licence (required)

Cv applications can be emailed to:
clansmangarage@hotmail.co.uk

Contact Jenny on :
01397 703444

The Highland Soap Visitor Centre & Larder Cafe has been a fantastic success since we opened it in December 2020. We have a large shop, which has recently doubled in size with room to double again. Our cafe has 110 covers and an outdoor events space - and all set in 6 acres of grounds with views over Ben Nevis in what is undoubtably the area’s best located tourist destination.

We are a friendly, locally-owned business with a good local reputation and a strong tourist trade. We make good quality food out of local ingredients and are increasingly becoming known nationally as a wonderful day out for a family. Opening hours are mostly 9am-5pm, 7 days though we have an ambition to do evenings in the summer. Operationally, the site is running smoothly with a strong team.

This is an exciting opportunity to run the cafe and manage a friendly hardworking team.

We are looking for someone experienced in running a busy restaurant or hotel and managing staff. Applicants should have experience in rota planning, interviewing potential new team members and operating within a budget. This role will report into our General Manager and will require working closely with our Head Chef.

If you are a proven manager with strong leadership skills looking or a new challenge, sociable hours and are passionate about delivering excellent service within the catering sector, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for work visa’s therefore you need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for any of our posts.

Do you want to work in the beautiful town of Fort William - a relocation allowance of £8,000 is available.

Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The Sunday Times?

If you do and would like to have an informal chat before applying then please call Rhonda Wilson, Head of Admissions and Programmes, on 07715 238337.

About Aberlour Sycamore Children’s Houses

Aberlour Sycamore Services’ vision is to provide warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. We have a strong ethos of values and a culture that enables us to Be Brave and to Keep the Promise of involving the children and young people as fully as possible in taking decisions that affect their lives.

Our home in Fort William is a Hybrid Model, we have a residential service for children and young people as well as a service that we call Sustain Plus, which supports whole families by providing both emotional and practical support. We work with families and parents to secure a nurturing environment for children up to 18 years old. We also help parents/caregivers develop their ability to care for their children, provide practical parenting skills, and engage with their community. Our service provides flexible support of varying intensity and aims to encourage the development of family routines, resilience, and improved parental confidence.

We are looking to appoint a House Manager who will join our strong and thriving Residential/Sustain Plus community in Aberlour.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and whole families to achieve the best possible outcomes in their lives. The successful candidate will have the drive, determination and cultural values to be able to lead their team to empower the children and young people to make the changes which will ultimately transform their lives.

We want someone who believes that all children and families are deserving of love and someone who will support the team to ensure that our children and families are able to live fulfilling lives without having restriction imposed on them in their everyday lives.

The person we choose to join us must have experience of working in and leading practice in a children’s house and with families. They must be visible to the team and children to ensure that the vision and values are lived every day - This will include working evenings and weekends.

Our homes provide a rich environment that provides safety, relationships, growth and healing for the children and adults who live and work there. To achieve this the successful candidate must have knowledge about developmental trauma, how this will have impacted children’s early life experiences and understand how to lead a team to ensure that every response a child receives takes account of their trauma.

A comprehensive support package focussed on achieving excellence in practice is provided to all of our teams and the successful candidate will also receive clinical supervision, provided externally to support their professional practice development and well-being.

If you share our vision of Being Brave for every child, young person and families, and Keeping the Promise, and you have the skills and passion required to meet the challenges of this role we look forward to hearing from you.

Ideally, candidates will have experience of leading a team within a residential childcare environment involving a residential shift rota and also experience in supporting whole families. You will be required to have or be willing to work towards the qualifications for being a manager in a residential childcare facility: a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 9 or above plus a management qualification at SCQF level 8 or above.

What we Offer

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.

How to Apply

Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/jobs where you can apply online by Midnight on Sunday 1st december 2024.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Do you have an interest in supporting people to live independently in their own homes?

Daily work includes support with washing and dressing, medication management, meal
preparation and support.

Bank posts also available

“Working in Care at Home you can be that difference in someone’s day”!

Driving licence is essential for all posts

For informal enquiries contact Sarah Traynor on 01397 709826 or apply below.

Overview

Highland Cinema is looking for an experienced, capable and enthusiastic Administration & Finance Manager to join as one of our key Senior Managers. In this exciting role, you will work closely with the existing Senior Management Team and Duty Managers to help maintain, shape and improve all aspects of our operation. The successful candidate will be involved in many aspects of day-to-day office management and the running of the cinema and café bar operations. The position offers excellent rates of pay and incentives.

Duties and responsibilities

• To support the General Manager and their Deputies at a senior level.
• To handle all day-to-day aspects of finances and bookkeeping for Highland Cinema.
• To compile and pay purchase invoices on a weekly basis.
• To deal with company mail and emails on a daily basis.
• To issue sales invoices and chase late payments for events and private bookings.
• To coordinate all cash handling and maintain records in an accurate manner.
• To reconcile all credit card transactions and other receipts.
• To complete daily, weekly and monthly sales and cash reports for Management.
• To complete the quarterly VAT submissions.
• To submit and pay PAYE via Government Gateway.
• To compile and maintain staff records and hours/holiday periods/sickness for the Payroll procedure.
• To account for and operate as the ‘Tronc Master’ for the tips for the staff in a timely manner, as agreed with the General Manager.
• To schedule and minute managerial meetings as required and issue the minutes, also at this time to produce a brief all staff email with relevant information to keep them informed.
• To deputise for the General Manager in their absence.
• To assist the General Manager with any HR issues arising and issue HR documents.
• To maintain and update two Point of Sale database systems.

Essential experience and competencies

• Experience of bookkeeping software. Currently we use Xero and Google Workspace.
• Experience working in a financial role, with budgetary and negotiation skills.
• Must be detail orientated with strong organisational skills.
• Able to ensure that in all matters the Highland Cinema is represented professionally and positively.
• Experience of working in a collaborative team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to time scales and targets.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, use own initiative and engage and assist the team in a variety of diverse activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers and customers.
• A good working knowledge of equal opportunities, and an understanding 
of diversity in the workplace.
• Willing to undertake further training where required.

Full details

The full details of this position can be found at www.highlandcinema.co.uk/careers

Closing date and interviews

Interviews will be held quickly from 14th October. The successful candidate will shadow the existing Administration & Finance Manager during their notice period, to gain valuable insight and on-the-job training in preparation for the role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV plus a short covering letter describing why you would like to work with the Highland Cinema and what you think you can bring to the role, to gm@highlandcinema.co.uk

Applicants can find out more about Highland Cinema at www.highlandcinema.co.uk

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Support Worker in An Aird - Fort William

Are you a passionate carer looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we invite you to join us at Crossroads Caring Scotland!

Current Vacancy Available:

• Varied shifts available Monday to Thursday between 8am - 10pm and a Sunday shift from 3pm - 10pm
• £12 per hour

We have a 57 year old man who lives in his own home. He requires support with personal care and all aspects of his daily living to maintain his home environment. He is wheelchair bound and attends college 3 days per week as well as local clubs. You don’t need to be a driver, but if you do, you can drive his car to help on those rainy days.

If you're caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in this gentleman's life.

Why Join Us:

• Experience preferred but not essential; mandatory and enhanced training provided.
• Opportunities to work towards vocational qualifications and expand your skill set.
• Flexibility is essential, offering you the chance to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Crossroads covers the cost of your membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Adults/Children. Reimbursement for the PVG Scheme fee within the first few months of your employment.
• Mileage is paid at 45p per mile for use of your own car.
• Staff Recognition Rewards and 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us: At Crossroads Caring Scotland, we believe in the power of care and support to transform lives. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to enabling people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our services extend across Scotland, and our not-for-profit ethos drives our commitment to excellence and compassion in everything we do.

We are nationally recognised for our exceptional quality of care and a diverse range of client groups. As a valued member of our team, you'll experience the support and camaraderie that define our organisation.

Please apply below with your CV.

Feel free to drop into our office to find out more information on Mondays and Fridays. We are located in Caol Shopping Centre, Glenloy Street, Fort William.

Are you a passionate carer looking to make a difference in the lives of Adults with support needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment where teamwork and compassion are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we invite you to join us at Crossroads Caring Scotland!

The Scottish Government has announced that keeping people in need of care at home, is the way forward.

Current Vacancies Available:

• 1 x 35 hour contract per week (various hours available)
• Part-time roles are available
• £12.00 per hour

If you're caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community. The support work available is care at home and your work will cover Fort William, Corpach and Caol, but we may be able to accommodate work within one or two of these areas.

Why Join Us:

• Experience preferred but not essential; mandatory and enhanced training provided.
• Opportunities to work towards vocational qualifications and expand your skill set.
• Flexibility is essential, offering you the chance to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Crossroads covers the cost of your membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for Adults/Children. Reimbursement for the PVG Scheme fee within the first few months of your employment.
• A driving licence is preferable and mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
• Be part of our Staff Recognition Rewards and 24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• We are a Scottish Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.

About Us: At Crossroads Caring Scotland, we believe in the power of care and support to transform lives. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to enabling people to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Our services extend across Scotland, and our not-for-profit ethos drives our commitment to excellence and compassion in everything we do.

Please apply below with your CV.

Feel free to drop into our office to find out more information on Mondays and Fridays. We are located in Caol Shopping Centre, Glenloy Street, Fort William.

Lochaber Hope seeks to employ a full time Reception Admin person (35 hours per week) to manage the day to day running of reception; speak with prospective clients to signpost and register them for Mentoring or Counselling; and provide administration support for our Mentoring and Counselling Teams.

As the initial person clients will speak with here at Lochaber Hope, a suitable candidate will be dedicated and passionate about supporting our community, while maintaining the values of Lochaber Hope. Ideally, they will be compassionate and able to listen, resourceful, and be able to meet people where they are with genuine care and consideration for their needs. Adoption of a non-judgemental approach will be essential as you will be working alongside a wide variety of different clients from all different backgrounds. Confidentiality, setting and maintaining boundaries are also essential to this role.

Key skills required for the role are organisation and time management as this person will be responsible for ensuring bookings for clients are effectively managed. Knowledge of Microsoft systems is needed, and although the successful candidate will be trained on internal client management software, a good level of computer literacy is required for the role.

Working collaboratively within a small team, the successful candidate will use their initiative, this person will be expected to have a flexible, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude; using their organisational and time management skills to problem solve accordingly.

Due to the nature of the role, this position will not be offered part-time or in a job-share capacity.

Please note that there will be rolling interviews and applications for this role may close early should we find a suitable person for the position.

Do you get a buzz from working in a retail environment where you motivate and support a team to drive high standards across the store whilst providing a first class customer experience?

Are you passionate about creating a friendly and inviting in-store environment for both customers and colleagues alike?

If so, then you would love to hear more about our exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our Regatta store team in Fort William working 39 hours per week

People love working in our stores - and we have the employee engagement results to prove it. Home to our brands Craghoppers, Dare2b and Regatta, in every store, you’ll find members of the team as diverse as the customers who love shopping there. It’s a friendly, supportive family business – a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences consumers really appreciate.

Previous experience of running a retail store and motivating team members is essential.

The difference you’ll make:

• Ensure you and your team deliver a first-class customer experience, tailored to people’s individual needs
• With your warm personality and enthusiasm, the store will always be friendly and inviting to both regular and new customers
• Clothing and accessories will be replenished and displayed with your intuitive merchandising skills whilst deliveries will be processed in a timely manner
• Your in-depth product knowledge of feature and benefits allows you to provide expert advice on what customers need for all their adventures
• You’ll deliver on all operational requirements of running a store
• Provide a motivational and supportive approach to the store team ensuring consistently high standards are maintained

Our investment in YOU!

We understand that everyone’s career path and ambitions are different, which is why we have created our bespoke Trailblazers retail development programme that is available for all team members. You will develop transferable skills and gain valuable experience when part of the Regatta Family, whilst working with a diverse group of people who share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit!

Our investment in the environment!

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!

What we can offer you:

• A competitive annual salary
• A monthly bonus based on store performance
• The opportunity to join the company pension after 1 years service
• Brand new kit provided each season to wear in store
• Up to 70% discount on all Regatta Group brands
• Fantastic monthly and annual awards to recognise individual and store achievements
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays & pro-rated for weekly hours)
• Holiday pay based on your average hours worked
• Long service awards, including meals and trips away as well as an extra day of annual leave!
• Meaningful internal and external wellbeing initiatives and support available
• A charity fundraising matching scheme as well as long standing partnerships with charity’s such as the Alzheimer’s society
• Store events within the local community

About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.

Position: We are seeking a Lecturer – General Construction Operations, to be based at our Fort William campus to deliver our CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF Level 5 programme. Delivery will be on site and in the classroom.

Responsibilities: The CECA Scotland Academy provides a training to employment programme developing a future pipeline of talent to the Civil Engineering Industry in Scotland. Created due to the increasing need to close the skills gap in the industry by CECA, the programme has been collaboratively developed by industry leaders and employers and is delivered in partnership with colleges across Scotland. The programme provides participants with an NPA qualification in civil engineering and a direct route into the industry as a civil engineering operative. Championing inclusivity and diversity in the sector, the programme will be delivered to students of all ages and all backgrounds. With the CECA Scotland Academy (NPA Construction Operations) programme, no two days are the same. The programme focuses on practical, hands-on learning.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: In addition to a strong contracting background, the post holder will have excellent written and verbal communications, with a flexible approach and the ability to motivate and support learners of all ages.

Applicants must have suitable knowledge and extensive, verifiable industrial experience as well as relevant qualifications at a minimum of SCQF Level 6 gained as part of a structured training programme or apprenticeship in a relevant construction discipline. Experience in teaching or mentoring would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.

Good planning, organisational skills, initiative and self-motivation are essential. A good level of IT skills and experience in the use of Office software applications is required. The successful post holder must be willing to undertake relevant CPD as appropriate to the post, such as assessor/verifier qualifications and a teaching qualification.

Salary: Pay will be on our teaching scale P1-5 £40,170 - £48,357 per annum, pro-rata (with placement dependent on teaching qualifications)

Location: Fort William

Working Hours: 35 hours, Fixed term

Closing Date: 18th October 2024, 5pm

Post Ref: NWH GCO 02

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.