On this page you will find jobs that are available within the BID area of Lerwick.
Studio 4
*Self Employed Stylist*
We have space available for a qualified hair stylist. We are a modern, bright and busy salon, with a lovely team atmosphere.
Lots of benefits included
- Free education 2-4 times per year.
- Remote access to the computer diary system
- Point of sale and text reminder service.
- Weekly rental.
- Free weeks included.
Please call or WhatsApp for more information Tel. 07715373255
Tait & Peterson-Cashier
Cashier
We are looking for an efficient, courteous cashier who possesses excellent customer service skills for our busy legal practice. The cashier will record accurately transactions, post these to the computer records, maintain the crofting estate rental records, handle the receipts & payments for the conveyancing, executry & other business. Accept payments mainly by card payments or bank transfer, issue receipts, answer inquiries from clients. Full training will be provided and training up to law accountant standard will be offered, as appropriate.
To succeed as a cashier, you should have a strong work ethic and high level of accuracy & efficiency. You should be responsible, attentive to clients’ needs, and committed to providing excellent service.
Cashier Responsibilities:
- Balancing the cash ledger and generating reports complying with Law Society regulations.
- Good communication and keyboard skills.
Cashier Requirements:
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Previous bookkeeping experience is required
- Customer service & cashier experience.
- High level of energy with helpful, courteous approach to problem resolving.
- Competitive salary and opportunity to develop your career as part of an experienced team.
For more information/to apply please contact Eric Peterson [email protected]
Tait & Peterson
Tel: [+ 44] (0) 1595 69 3010
Bank of Scotland Buildings
Lerwick,
Shetland
ZE1 0EB
No88 Front of House staff required
Would you like to be part of the dynamic team at No88?
We have vacancies for Front of House staff
Flexible working hours, staff discount and benefits.
Please send your C.V to [email protected]
Optometrist at Icare
Are you looking for a better work/life balance? Are you tired of the rat race and fancy a more relaxed life in beautiful surroundings? Come and work in Shetland and enjoy the benefits of our wonderful island. You may even spot Orca’s from your test room window!
https://www.shetland.org/.../21-great-reasons-to-move-to...
ICare Shetland is a well established, independent practice with a great reputation. We strive to provide the highest level of patient care in a relaxed and welcoming environment, backed up with the latest technology including OCT, Optomap and Haag-Streit digital slitlamp.
We are looking for a clinically minded, caring Optometrist who loves working with people of all ages and has a desire to provide excellent service. IP qualification is preferred but not essential if the candidate has a strong clinical interest and the desire for future IP qualification.
Work four days with every second long weekend off.
Salary of £55-65K pro-rata, dependent on experience, with £5K relocation package & benefits.
For more details please email [email protected]
Trainee Pharmacy Advisor or Qualified Pharmacy Advisor
Boots has a vacancy for a fulltime 37.5hr/wk Trainee Pharmacy Advisor (job reference number 205661) or Qualified Pharmacy Advisor (job reference number 205663)
This can be applied for at bootsjobs.com click here for more info
Queens Hotel
We are currently looking for additional night porters to join our existing team. Ideally working a 4 on 4 off rotation, 7pm until 7am
£12/hr
Please contact Harvey by phone or message on 07828 129158 for further information
Sales Advisor at Beggs Shoes -Part Time - £12 per hour + benefits
Become the trusted shoe fitter and adviser to our loyal customer base, working with top quality products and benefitting from training on the job and remotely.
This is an ideal role for an individual who loves footwear and thrives in a customer-facing environment. Applicants must be aged 16+
Benefits include:
- Excellent Staff Discount in Stores
- Flexible Annual Leave
- Health & Wellbeing Support Portal
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Convenient Rota Access
- Nationwide Discounts
Beggs Shoes Store Manager - Full Time - Up to £30,000 salary + benefits.
Step into leadership at our vibrant Lerwick shoe store! Lead us toward a future filled with footwear wonders for loyal customers in the Shetland Isles and beyond - blending the very best of traditional retail with modern e-commerce in our historic location.
As Store Manager, grow with tailored training and support from Begg family Directors and work closely with fellow store managers
Benefits include:
- Excellent Staff Discount in Stores
- Flexible Annual Leave
- Health & Wellbeing Support Portal
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Convenient Rota Access
- Nationwide Discounts
Electrician-George Robertson
We are currently seeking an Electrician to join our team at GR Contracting.
We take pride in our reputation for providing cost-effective, reliable, and professional electrical contracting services to our clients across various sectors including domestic, commercial, and industrial. Our ability to deliver on projects, regardless of size, is something we hold in high regard. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service from first contact to completion and beyond for each project. As our company continues to grow and expand, we are seeking someone who can grow and develop with us.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
- Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems
- Fault finding and diagnosis
- New build wiring installations from planning right through to completion
- Planning and installing wiring for kitchen refurbs with GR Kitchens team
- Inspecting and testing electrical systems and equipment
- Renewables installations
- Working within domestic, commercial and industrial sectors
- For more information about the services we provide see: https://www.grdirect.co.uk/contracting
WHAT QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
- Positive, proactive attitude
- Motivation
- Drive
- Initiative
- Excellent team player
- Self-awareness
WHICH SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Fully qualified electrician (18th edition)
- Current ECS Grade Card
- Full, clean driving licence
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Logistics and time management skills
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?
- Broad range of work opportunities to develop your skills and career
- Working in a fun, busy and supportive team
- Training and development opportunities within an expanding team
- Company van
- Excellent staff discount
- Generous holiday entitlement (31 days p/a)
- Company pension scheme
THE ROLE
- Full-Time/ Permanent
- Competitive pay – above the SJIB national rate
- 40 hours per week, working days are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
- Overtime opportunities regularly
- Based from George Robertson Ltd, 3-4 Carlton Place, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0ED
FURTHER INFORMATION
We would be keen to discuss the role with anyone who might be interested. Please call or email Lewis on 01595 692915 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.
For more information about George Robertson Ltd please visit www.grdirect.co.uk.
APPLY
To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to Lewis Moncrieff, Director – [email protected].
Pharmacist-Lerwick
As a Pharmacist with us, it goes without saying that you’ll be providing excellent customer and patient care it’s more than just dispensing medicine, it’s listening to and inspiring others whilst giving them your expert advice and reassurance.
- Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and advice
- Accountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacy
- Building pharmacy capability of store teams
- Conducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramount
- Delivering a range of professional pharmacy services
What’s in it for you?
Pharmacists are at the heart of our business and have been since we opened our first pharmacy 170 years ago. We know how important it is to reward the great work they do. We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you
- Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
- £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
- Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Generous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians and Boots Hearingcare)
- Access to corporate third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays and more (UK only)
- Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund, a registered charity that offers support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives, at times of financial hardship.
- Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes
- Reimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in full
- Contribution towards RPS fees
- Bespoke location benefits (dependant on location)
*All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.
What’s next for you?
Click here to explore how your Pharmacy career can progress with us…
Career Progression:You will be able to develop your career with a wide variety of opportunities. From continuing your professional development in clinical services, to becoming one of over 2,200 Macmillan Information Pharmacists, or progressing into store management, we’ll give you all the training and support you need from our award winning L&D team.
Variety: With the opportunity to work in the community, in local health centres, care services and hospitals, to busy retail stores and airports, you will be able to do what you love, in a store that you love. You’ll be working in a fast paced, inspiring environment that allows you to deliver genuine care and build great relationships with your patients, customers, and your team.
What you need: To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help others feel good. In addition you will:
- Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)
- Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionals
- Have a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers.
- Have a love of working collaboratively with a team-centred approach
- Have excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local services
- Role model communication skills; you will hold excellent face to face interactions to effectively meet the varied needs of customers and patients in pharmacy
We offer a number of flexible working options to suit our colleagues needs including job share and part time working. Our website shows examples of colleagues enjoying different working patterns. If this interests you, please talk to us about it.
This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check, Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
To apply click here
Customer Advisor at Boots
The hourly rate for this role is £10.42 and up to £10.95 across selected locations within London. The hourly rate will increase after 6 months in role.
The importance of your role.
This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. You’ll be working closely with the most important part of our business – our customers. Giving them fantastic customer care and making them feel good, and we think that’s a great opportunity.
You’ll really get to know our customers and what they’re looking for; it’s everything from helping them find the perfect product, working deliveries and stocking the shelves, to getting behind our in-store promotion.
What you’ll be doing day to day.
Listen to our customers, it’s the first step to providing a great experience and we love how passionate our customers are about our brand.
Put our customers at ease. You’ll get to know our fantastic products, recommending items that they hadn’t considered. You’re really personable approach will keep our customers coming back.
Provide a great shopping environment for our customers ensuring our stores are clean, tidy and presentable and provide a store we can be really proud of.
Inspire the in-store team with your really personable customer care, helping them any way you can.
How will you do it?
Make our customers feel really good - it’s more than just answering their questions, it’s about giving our customers a really great experience. Even if it’s just offering them a basket when you notice their hands are full. You’ll let them know you’re here to help - it’s the little things that make a real difference.
Get to know our in-store promotions and schemes, and promote them - the more info we can give our customers the better.
Know our customers, find more about them, what they like and what they don’t – it can make such a difference to the way we do things.
What you’ll need to have.
We’re looking for really great people, with a friendly personality. It’s all about working together as one great team – after all it’s our people that are at the heart of our business. It would be great if you had experience of dealing with customers. But it isn’t just about experience, it’s personality that really counts, we’re interested in seeing a bit more, the real you – and that makes us all feel good.
Our Diversity and Inclusion commitment.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do in our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.
Our Benefits.
We have a great range of benefits* that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you:
- Competitive holiday allowance (with the option to buy more days)
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave pay
- £100 gift card for colleagues expecting/adopting a baby
- Flexible benefits scheme (via salary sacrifice) including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, holiday buying, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Generous staff discount (with enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boot Opticians and Boots Hearingcare)
- Access to corporate third-party discounts, including retail, cinema, holidays and more (UK only)
- Access to the Boots Benevolent Fund, a registered charity that offers support to eligible current and former colleagues in the UK, as well as their immediate relatives, at times of financial hardship.
- *All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.
To apply, click here
Opportunities at Da Steak Hoose
The following vacancies are available at Da Steakhoose:
1. Front of House Staff (Full-time/part-time)
Looking for candidates with a pleasant and kind manner to join our front of house team. Both Part-Time and Full-time hours are available.
Previous experience preferred, however training will be given to the correct candidate
2. Chef (Full-time)
We are looking for a Full-time chef to join our team, experience preferred however training will be provided to the correct candidate.
An attractive package will also be offered to the successful candidate
Please get in touch on 01595 696566 or email us at [email protected] for more information (Our opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 5pm until close)
Superdrug-Customer Service
Superdrug Lerwick are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible 16+ year old to join our busy team!
16 hour contract.
An interest in cosmetics is favourable.
Full training will be given.
Weekend shifts may be required.
For more information or to send over your CV please email me @ [email protected]
Island Larder-Picker & Packer
Island Larder is looking for a part time, flexible, Picker / Packer & customer service team member
This is a varied role which will involve:
•picking the goods customer have ordered
•packing the order carefully and correctly
•maintaining correct inventory of the E-commerce stock file
•dealing directly with our customers on the phone, taking orders, answering questions and maintaining our relationship with them. A friendly and pleasant telephone manner is essential for this
•general housekeeping
This role will require the candidate to work every day between Monday to Friday for 3-4 hours per day.
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Rate of pay: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
Shop discount
Flexible
If your interested please email Nicola on:
C'est La Vie-Front of house/waiter/waitress
C’est la vie requires person with enthusiasm and great customer interaction skills for front of house to serve customers, clean tables and wash up.
Hours: 12 to 3 pm six days per week - Monday to Saturday
Occasionally 6 to 9pm
Great opportunity to improve your French.
Minimum wage.
Icare-Trainee Dispensing Optician
Do you want a professional career without having to go to University? Get paid and get a qualification through distance learning at the same time. Come and join our team!
This is a great opportunity for someone in Shetland to have a valued career in optics. A Dispensing Optician (DO) is a qualified optical professional specialising in the supply of optical lenses and spectacles. This is an ever expanding and changing profession with a focus on ensuring that customers are supplied with the best product to fulfil their individual optical needs.
Our practice strives to provide the best customer experience with regards to eye health, choice of designer glasses and patient care. Having staff who are motivated, friendly and have an eye for detail is vitally important to us. You will be given full training for this career both in practice and through a recognized ABDO distance learning 3 year dispensing qualifications.
This will be a varied role and will include:
- Supporting the eye test clinic both in making appointments, dealing with queries & greeting patients as well as performing some of our clinical tests to support the Optometrist.
- Administration and maintenance of patient records, databases and NHS paperwork.
- Contact lens management and teaching patients how to insert & remove contact lenses.
- With time and training, doing spectacle adjustments, repairs and advising customers on frame choice and spectacle lenses.
- Once professional qualification completed future expansion of this role within the business and clinically is likely.
For this position, no previous experience is needed as full training will be given. As academic dispensing training will be considered for the right candidate an aptitude for maths and science is essential and higher qualifications are necessary for entry to the dispensing course. An interest in health, science and fashion would be useful. The successful applicant needs to be positive, articulate, polite, a good multitasker and problem solver. You must be good with people, have an organized approach and always be happy to help. Wearing spectacles and contact lenses is useful but is, by no means, essential.
Enquiries to be made in the form of a current Curriculum Vitae with covering letter and should be emailed to [email protected].
Job Description
Job Element | Detail | |
Job Title | Trainee Dispensing Optician | |
Location | ICare Shetland, Lerwick | |
Type of position | Full Time | |
Main Purpose |
To train in practice to become a qualified Dispensing Optician carrying out spectacle dispensing duties as well as general practice duties. | |
Duties and Responsibilities |
You would also be working towards:
| |
Training Given | • • | In house training. Academic training options dependent on candidate aptitude. |
Personal Attributes
Requirement | Detail | Essential/Desirable |
Entry Qualifications |
And
|
Essential
Desirable |
Experience |
• Experience dealing with the public in a service environment. |
Desirable |
Skills and Competencies |
|
Essential Essential Essential Essential Desirable Desirable |
Personal Attributes |
| Desirable Essential Essential Desirable Desirable |
Other | • Competent using a wide range of computer applications (Microsoft Office etc) |
Desirable |
Grand Hotel-Various positions
Full and part time Bar staff required
£12 / hour
Please call into the bar or contact Harvey on 07828 129158
The Dowry-Front of house staff-full time & part time availble
The Dowry is looking for front-of-house staff.
Full/part-time positions available.
You must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and have great communication skills.
Hospitality experience desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
For more details, please send an email to [email protected]