Jobs

Sales and Design Assistant

Are you a graduate with a positive attitude willing to learn and can bring your digital and organisational skills to our team, based in Elgin?

We are excited to offer a graduate (from the last 4 years) a paid role (17 hours per week), with a 6 month contract, with the option to extend full time.

Some experience of digital front and back end is preferred, ideally with ecommerce experience. Communication with customers, engaging in promotional activities on social media. Interest in content creation through writing, photography or video creation is an advantage.

Duties

• Digital graphics
• Uploading new products on Shopify
• Social media content
• Follow up as required on sales inquiries
• Packing and shipping orders
• Inputting data including receipts on Quickbooks software
• Exhibition stands when suitable.

To Apply - Please contact joan@avainnes.com or call 07907100096 to find out more

Summer Intern

From the 1st of June, we will be offering summer internships to young people who are keen to understand more about the operation of a hospitality business. Learning details of each department, you will gain access to each of them over a 2 week period ensuring that every department is covered over the summer season. At the end of the period, you will then have the ability to choose your favourite space and work an additional 2 week period there in order to further your study.

If you stay on past the summer months, a full company pension will be available to you after 3 months at which point a full-time contract would be available if applicable. After the summer months, a full certificate of completion will be provided to add to your CV.

To Apply - Email with a covering letter and CV to enquiries@dowanshotel.com

Modern Apprenticeship Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Office Admin
• Answering Phone
• Office 365, Excell, Word etc.
• Liaising with Clients Verbally & In Writing
• Answering Email

This role would suit an organised and outgoing person who is able to work as part of a small team and also on their own initiative. Good computer skills would be ideal and a “can do” attitude is essential.

To Apply - Apply with CV to andy.lees@sjpp.co.uk

Trainee Optical Assistant

Person / Experience

We can teach you everything you need to know about vision problems, eyecare and our products. But you’ll need to be a natural when it comes to customer care – articulate, good with people and always happy to help. We’ll also be looking for an organised approach and a good standard of education

Duties involved

As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you’ll make sure every customer gets a great experience when they come into our store. It means listening to what they want, explaining our offers and products, and dispensing single vision lenses. You’ll work to NHS guidelines (as well as our own high standards), give good, clear advice and make a positive impression, thanks to your polite and professional approach

Training

12-week induction program with dedicated support from in store trainers, online learning, buddy’s to work alongside you and face-to-face workshops. After that, the learning journey never ends with skills needing to be learned and refined along with regular updates on new products and processes. You will be signed off on key competencies at each stage and can be assured that you will get all the support you need to excel in the role

To Apply - Email CV and cover letter to peter.taylor1@specsavers.com

Nursery Practitioner

Due to expansion at Stramash Outdoor Nursery we are looking for a 20 hour (0.5fte) Nursery Practitioner, at a rate of 9.90 p/h in Elgin.

To apply - https://stramash.org.uk/work-w...

Vehicle Service Technician Modern Apprentice

Apprentice Vehicle Service Technician - Pentland Land Rover Elgin

We are looking for exceptional people to join the John Clark Apprenticeship Vehicle Service Technician programme - HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

The Vehicle Service Technician Apprenticeship is geared towards training the next generation of fully-fledged Vehicle Service Technicians. But what does a Vehicle Service Technician actually do?

Vehicle Service Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features. The duties of a Vehicle Service Technician may include:

• Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
• Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs
• Producing time estimates
• Maintaining repair and service records

You will be working with highly experienced Technicians where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop essential skills allowing you to be hands on from an early stage in your career.

The Programme lasts for at least 36 months and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification; Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) at Level 3.

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or a Craft subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates will also be accepted.

To apply - https://www.apprenticeships.sc...

Retail Assistant

We are now recruiting for a Retail Assistant to join our Food Warehouse family. As a Retail Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success.

We like our colleagues to take pride in what they do and we can offer a role that will allow you to use your own initiative, in a fun and engaging team environment.

Your role is to ensure that you deliver great standards and a store to be proud of whilst making sure that our customers have the best experience when shopping with us.

We can offer you flexibility and a variety of shift patterns, a great rate of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and connected family.

So if you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity as a Retail Assistant then please apply.

To apply - https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?l=M...

Front of House Positions

This position would be perfect for students either heading to or at home from university for the summer. We will also consider those at school - aged 16 or over.

Must be:

• Friendly
• Work well as part of a team
• A genuine interest in working in hospitality
• Be able to work under pressure
• Provide excellent customer service

Previous experience in hospitality is a great advantage however, full training will be provided.

To Apply - Send an introduction email and CV to Lauren@theharbour-lights.co.uk or to Kirsty@theharbour-lights.co.uk

Feelgood Gardener Volunteer Co-ordinator

REAP are looking for an enthusiastic gardener who loves working and supporting people to develop their potential through a growing experience. The Volunteer Co-ordinator will recruit and support a team of volunteers who will develop a range of growing spaces across Elgin and work within our established Therapeutic Garden Project.

Utilising an opportunity for on-going training in therapeutic gardening while combating social isolation and mild mental health and wellbeing, the creation of the feelgood garden project has potential to cascade into sustainable growing and nurturing experiences for the wider community of Elgin.

To Apply - http://reapscotland.org.uk/our...

Hygiene Operative / Cleaner

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of the site’s offices, canteen, toilets and changing areas.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Site Hygiene

Standards.

• Ensure area compliance with legislation, Global Food Safety Standards, Site

Technical Strategy and customer requirements.

• Ensure that work meets the required standards as specified in the CICs.

• Safe storage of chemicals.

• Completion of hygiene paperwork.

• Support and assist in maintaining the required hygiene standards within the

Company.

• Undertake any other reasonable work requests as directed by the Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Background in Food production.

• Able to work and interact as part of a team

• Able to multitask

• Able and willing to work night shift

• Self-motivated

• Good timekeeping skills.

• Good communication skills written and verbal.

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Needs to have or be willing to learn/undertake training:

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP) and Good Hygiene

Practices (GHP)

• Food hygiene level 2

• Proven Knowledge of COSHH, Cleaning Chemicals, Safety Legislation

To Apply - Email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Production Operative

We are looking for students to join our Buckie team for a minimum of 12 weeks on a short-term temporary contract. If you are a school leaver or a student interested in earning some extra money during the summer break, please contact us to discuss or apply to the advert below.

There may also be the opportunity if you are interested in long term work to be moved to a permanent contract upon completion of the agreed temporary placement.

Due to the nature of the work, you must not be younger than 17 years old.

Key responsibilities:
• Carry out tasks in an appropriate manner and in accordance with Health
and Safety Policies and procedures.
• Prior to entering production area ensure all procedures on hygiene and PPE
are followed in line with company policies and procedures.
• Receive and follow instruction on tasks from manager and line leader.
• Aim to reach targets as set in work instruction by the company.
• To comply with ASL’s nut and sesame seed free policy and any other allergen
controls which are in place.
• At all times, achieve highest standards of Good Manufacturing Standards
(GMP).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Able to work and interact as part of a team
• Follow instruction
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• Able to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• To deliver when working under pressure.
• Reliable & time efficient

Needs to have or be willing to learn/undertake training:
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP) and Good Hygiene
Practices (GHP)
• Food hygiene level 2
• Proven Knowledge of COSHH, Cleaning Chemicals, Safety Legislation

To Apply - Email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Front of House

At Brewers Fayre, we do pub restaurant jobs differently. Award-winning training. All the support you need. And brilliant career prospects. It's about giving our own people a great experience, so they give our guests the quality meals and family-friendly atmosphere of your local that appeals to everyone, young and old.

What does it take to join our team?
No bar or waiting experience? No problem. With our fantastic training, we can teach you all you need to know. So, it's more about how you get on with people. How you pick up new skills. How you keep on smiling and keep a restaurant a great place to be. And how you love being part of a friendly, supportive and energetic team.

Our fantastic offer
We've been a Top Employer for twelve years running
Full induction and training - just for starters
Free, award-winning apprenticeship that means you can earn while you learn
No zero-hours contracts - minimum guaranteed hours
Grow your career anywhere. Hotels, pubs and restaurants, across the UK and beyond
Discounts on everything from hotels and restaurants, to shops, gyms and eye tests
We'll even match what you give to your favourite charities.

To Apply - https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/de...

Gardener

Tulloch of Cummingston are an award-winning house builder based in Moray and are looking to employ a part or full-time gardener.

Full UK drivers license is essential. Good working conditions, local employment, additional overtime and long-term job security on offer to the successful candidate. Salary dependant on experience.

Duties will include:

- Laying turf, planting trees and shrubs

- Maintenance of grassed areas, trees, hedging and shrubbery

- Maintaining water features

- Litter picking, road/path sweeping and general tidying up

- General construction site labour and other duties during off-season months

To Apply - Applications with current CV's can be sent to info@tullochofcummingston.co.uk

Till Assistant

An important customer-facing role within Mackenzie & Cruickshank, our till assistants need to be friendly and confident and happy to provide excellent customer service.

This role could be full-time or shared over two part-time roles.

Experience is preferred but is not essential as full training will be given.

Will involve weekend shifts.

Above minimum pay and pension, staff discount and bonuses.

Free lunches and uniform provided.

To Apply - Apply to Alistair Wilson with a covering letter and CV sent to sales@mackenzie-cruickshank.com

Retail Assistant

A full-time position ideally suited to someone with experience who will have a passion for showing off M&C’s carefully chosen products and merchandise in stylish displays throughout the garden centre and gift department.

The person in this role will be responsible for the gift, garden and Christmas displays and the right candidate may even be selected to attend trade shows giving them the opportunity to choose what M&C stocks and sells.

We are looking for someone who is energetic, and confident and has excellent customer service skills. The person must be able to work independently or as part of a close-knit team.

To Apply - Apply to Alistair Wilson with a covering letter and CV sent to sales@mackenzie-cruickshank.com

Receptionist

A new opportunity has arisen at our flagship Fochabers site for a receptionist to support our fantastic team. The successful candidate will provide a switchboard and reception service for our Fochabers site while also providing admin assistance where required. It will be their responsibility to answer incoming calls and transfer them to the right department while also replying to customer enquiries in a timely manner. If you have previous admin experience and exceptional communication & organisation skills, this could be the opportunity for you!

To Apply - Send application to hr.uk@baxters.com

E-Commerce Marketing Assistant

We have created a new position of assistant to the Hampers creative Manager, the role will be based in Fochabers reporting to the Hampers Creative Manager who is remotely based, therefore must be literate in MS Teams and MS Packages.

This full-time role will immerse the successful candidate in all aspects of the composition of hampers and the gifting market, including the discovery and selection of premium Scottish produce, management of relationships and the management of all social media feeds promoting the products. An interest in photography would also be desirable.

We think the role would suit a social media savvy person who has an affinity with the retail environment.

To Apply - Send application to hr.uk@baxters.com

Business Developer Modern Apprenticeship

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers?

At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace.

As a Business Developer apprentice you will learn to:

• Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
• Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
• Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers
• Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls

The Person:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build string relationships
• Good customer service skills
• Target driven
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• A desire for continuous personal and professional development

To apply - https://www.apprenticeships.sc...

Apprentice Stonemason

Thank you for your interest in the post of Apprentice Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland, based at our Shetland Depot. This is a four-year fixed term appointment.

The Shetland Depot currently consists of a 6-person team, all of which carry out conservation and maintenance work on a variety of locations. The Shetland Depots portfolio of sites currently includes, but is not limited to Fort Charlotte, Mousa Broch, Clickimin Broch, Jarlshof and Scalloway Castle. On a block release basis, the apprentice will attend Elgin Conservation Centre and may be expected to spend time away from their usual place of work on relevant work placements across Scotland – please note that work placements may mean spending time away from home. The postholder will be required to obtain SVQ levels 2 and 3 in stonemasonry via college studies and successfully complete their CITB stonemasonry skills test.

For more information and to apply - https://applications.historice...

Distillery Apprentice

Inver House Distillers have an exciting opportunity to join their small team at Speyburn Distillery, Rothes.

Purpose of role

To learn, understand and execute the tasks involved to process malted barley, yeast and water into new make spirit of a consistent quality. Assist in warehousing and all other distillery operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Intake raw materials

• Process raw materials into alcohol

• Monitor and record process information

• Maintain a good standard of site housekeeping

• Assist with warehousing operations
• To stow and de-stow casks safely and efficiently
• To select and move casks

• Assist with tanker loading operations and take and record spirit accounts

• Adhering to HMRC, health & Safety, food safety, animal feed safety and environmental compliance.

• Any other distillery operations as required

Working Conditions

• The working hours will be 38 hours per week.
• Formal modern apprentice training will be provided by external trainer.
• Distilleries Apprentice will be required to undertake further external training and gain certificate in distilling.
• Practical training will be provided on site.
• Required to work additional hours as necessitated by the needs of the business.
• Involves working in external conditions with exposure to extremes of weather

Personal Profile

• PC Literate.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well within a team.

• Full Driving Licence

To apply, visit there website here, or, email a covering letter and CV to afrydrych@interbevgroup.com

Trade Counter / Estimator

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team in Forres as a Trade Counter / Estimator!

We're looking for an outgoing individual who is eager to learn and that wants to start a career in sales and estimating.

All training on software, programs and products will be provided.

To Apply - Email martin.mcmullan@pinefieldglass.com

The Cairn Food and Beverage Hosts

We have exciting opportunities for new team members to join us at our brand-new visitor
experience in Grantown-on-Spey!

The Cairn Distillery is nearing completion and will be the first new whisky distillery built in the Cairngorm National Park since its creation in 2003. Overlooking the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, The Cairn Distillery, will offer a selection of immersive visitor experiences, whisky tastings and carefully selected gifts. Visitors will also be able to eat at The Gathering and experience the finest produce curated from throughout Scotland.

We are looking for team players who are ready to join a fast-paced environment and be part of a great team. If you have a big personality, We would love to hear from you!

The roles will be flexible with hours and adhere to the business demands, If you think you have what it takes and would like to join us, then make sure to apply!

To Apply - Join us on Monday 6th June 2022 at The Grant Arms Hotel 2pm-5.30pm to hear more about our vacancies and who we are!

The Cairn Visitor Experience Hosts

We have exciting opportunities for new team members to join us at our brand-new visitor
experience in Grantown-on-Spey!

The Cairn Distillery is nearing completion and will be the first new whisky distillery built in the Cairngorm National Park since its creation in 2003. Overlooking the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, The Cairn Distillery, will offer a selection of immersive visitor experiences, whisky tastings and carefully selected gifts. Visitors will also be able to eat at The Gathering and experience the finest produce curated from throughout Scotland.

We are looking for team players who are ready to join a fast-paced environment and be part of a great team. If you have a big personality, We would love to hear from you!

The roles will be flexible with hours and adhere to the business demands, If you think you have what it takes and would like to join us, then make sure to apply!

To Apply - Join us on Monday 6th June 2022 at The Grant Arms Hotel 2pm-5.30pm to hear more about our vacancies and who we are!

The Cairn Visitor Experience Assistant Manager

We have exciting opportunities for new team members to join us at our brand-new visitor
experience in Grantown-on-Spey!

The Cairn Distillery is nearing completion and will be the first new whisky distillery built in the Cairngorm National Park since its creation in 2003. Overlooking the River Spey towards the Cairngorms, The Cairn Distillery, will offer a selection of immersive visitor experiences, whisky tastings and carefully selected gifts. Visitors will also be able to eat at The Gathering and experience the finest produce curated from throughout Scotland.

We are looking for team players who are ready to join a fast-paced environment and be part of a great team. If you have a big personality, We would love to hear from you!

The roles will be flexible with hours and adhere to the business demands, If you think you have what it takes and would like to join us, then make sure to apply!

To Apply - Join us on Monday 6th June 2022 at The Grant Arms Hotel 2pm-5.30pm to hear more about our vacancies and who we are!

Engineering Apprentices

We have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to commence a 4-year engineering apprenticeship in August 2022 via our Engineering Modern Apprenticeship programme at our Miltonduff site, Elgin.

We are looking for candidates who are confident and genuinely interested in engineering with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. The ideal candidates will enjoy teamwork and problem solving and show integrity and respect for others along with a passion for learning. We are particularly interested in candidates who seek a career in the fields of electrical, control, instrumentation, and automation.

Entry qualifications for candidates are National 5 Math’s, English, Physics or Chemistry and ideally a relevant practical subject or completion of an engineering Foundation Apprenticeship.

To Apply - https://pernodricard.wd3.mywor...

Production Operative

We require additional staff to join our production team to work in a variety of areas, assisting with the preparation, filleting, trimming, and packing of fresh salmon for the retail trade. The ideal candidates need to be committed, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team. Previous experience in food handling is not essential, as full training will be provided.

To Apply - Email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Hygiene Operative / Cleaner

We are looking for somebody with a background in food production who is able to work as part of a team, willing to work the night shift, able to multitask, and self-motivated.

Your job responsibilities will be:

• Cleaning of the site’s offices, canteen, toilets and changing areas.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Site Hygiene
  Standards.
• Ensure area compliance with legislation, Global Food Safety Standards, Site
  Technical Strategy and customer requirements.
• Ensure that work meets the required standards as specified in the CICs.
• Safe storage of chemicals.
• Completion of hygiene paperwork.
• Support and assist in maintaining the required hygiene standards within the
  Company.
• Undertake any other reasonable work requests as directed by the Manager

To Apply - Email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Production Operative

We are looking for students to join our Buckie team for a minimum of 12 weeks on a short-term temporary contract. If you are a school leaver or a student interested in earning some extra money during the summer break, please contact us to discuss or apply to the advert below.

There may also be the opportunity if you are interested in long-term work to be moved to a permanent contract upon completion of the agreed temporary placement.

Due to the nature of the work, you must not be younger than 17 years old.

To Apply - Email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com

Receptionist

Reception post dealing principally with answering phones, taking messages, dealing with email correspondence to the firm website, preparing and posting mail.

To apply - https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/de...

Textile Operations Modern Apprenticeship

We are looking to hire new talent into our growing business across many aspects of our operations, including: Dyehouse, Weaving, Warping, Yarn Manufacturing and Yarn Store, Finishing, Darning and Lockstitch.

We welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career and from those who may have decided to make a complete career change after working in another field.

We understand that you may not be sure which of our specialist areas is best suited to you, so by applying to this general advert, you can keep your options open and we will help you to discover the best department for you.

No qualifications are required but an interest in machinery, textiles, fashion or crafts are advantageous.

To apply - https://www.apprenticeships.sc...

Helpdesk Assistant

Job Description

• Providing effective day to day support to existing customers
• Managing technical enquiries in relation to data connectivity
• Accurate placement and management of orders
• Logging customer faults, liaising with suppliers and engineers to reach resolution
• Updating billing platform
• CRM task management
• Assisting the Provisioning Manager

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Self-motivated, driven and well organised
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competent in Excel, Word and Web Portals
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Strong team player

To apply - https://moraypathwaysjobs.co.u...

Project Support Administrator

Job Description

Primarily a project-based role, you will engage with and support customers by managing online portal use and analyse software platforms.

• Previous experience is great, but not essential.
• We feel it’s more valuable to have a natural flair for numbers, systems, processes and problem solving.
  
  

Experience with Microsoft office would be beneficial alongside confidence to deal with customers over the phone and by email.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Attention to detail to monitor and control project variables
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members
• A confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Work confidentially and to required deadlines
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately.

To apply - https://moraypathwaysjobs.co.u...

Marketing Assistant

Duties will include:

• CRM task management
• Daily administrative tasks
• Conducting market research
• Support the Operations & BD Team
• Compose and post online content
• Assist in the organisation of promotional events
• Write marketing literature (Press releases/reports etc)

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Self motivated, driven and well organised
• Proven use of Social Media
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competent in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise appropriately
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Strong team player

To apply - https://moraypathwaysjobs.co.u...

Tattoo Apprenticeship

We are taking applications now for a tattoo apprenticeship to begin later this year.

All applications are to be sent to our email address zeninkbodyart@gmail.com - please add "TATTOO APPRENTICESHIP" in the subject line.

All applicants must provide the following;

• Portfolio of artwork
• CV with references
• Covering letter

Please tell us a little bit about yourself, and why you feel you are best suited for the position.