Current Student Vacancies

Seasonal Vacancies at Scone Palace - Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for 2023 season

Job Title: Seasonal Vacancies

Company: Scone Palace

Job Specification:

Various front of house, customer service roles including Hospitality, Retail, Ticket Sales & Guiding. 

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of service
• A flexible and adaptive manner and positive, helpful attitude
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• The ability to work well within a team
• Maintain a high standard of punctuality and professional appearance

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a customer facing role is desirable
• Food hygiene certificate is desirable, but training will be given
• The willingness to undertake any training necessary for the role

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

• As a seasonal role, work is available between April and October.
• Flexible shifts, weekend working is likely to be required.
• Pay in line with NMW. 

How to Apply:

Contact anne@scone-palace.co.uk or call 01738 552300

Open Days:

• Wednesday 25 January between 2pm – 7pm
• Tuesday 21 February between 2pm – 7pm

Closing Date:

Ongoing for 2023 season

Mechanical Assembler at Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd - Closing Date: Recruiting throughout the year

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler

Company: Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd

Job Specification:

Farid Hillend Engineering is one of the major manufacturers and providers of waste collection vehicles, recycling collection vehicles and container washers in the UK and Europe offering perhaps the largest range of collection vehicles on the market today. Farid Hillend Engineering, recognised for product quality and service worldwide, provide comprehensive sales and service solutions, utilising modern technology, to the ever-changing waste collection sectors of the waste management industry.

Our corporate ethos continues to be on customer need and satisfaction with vehicles being built to exacting customer specification and exemplary after-sales service. We are a growing manufacturing company based in Dalgety Bay that offers our employees excellent rewards. Winners of the Excellence in Innovation Awards, Farid Hillend Engineering were recognised as one of the top 10 forward-thinking innovators of 2019.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Production Department as a Hydraulic Fitter on a permanent basis This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring their skills and be part of our business expansion.

Reporting to: Team Leader

Job summary: To build Refuse Vehicle Collection Vehicles while meeting targets for safety, quality and performance.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Yearly Production Plan including schedule adherence, output, efficiency, Quality, and Health & Safety.
• Performance and Development objectives.
  Scope
• Key contacts: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Engineering, Employees within the Production Department, and external contacts including third party providers.

Responsibilities

• To mechanically assemble pumps and PTOS on units.
• To fit gear box and engine mounted PTOS.
• To fit hydraulic pumps including hydraulic hose skiving, hydraulic tube cutting and flaring.
• Assembly of industrial hoses using crimp ferrules.
• Pressure test hydraulic systems for both high and low pressure.
• To provide on the job training to other employees.
• To ensure work area is kept tidy and hazard free.
• To ensure any defect tools are reported to the Team Leader.
• To report any health and safety issues/concerns to Team Leader.
• To ensure agreed stock levels are maintained.

Additional Responsibilities
At all times ensure that compliance with company policies is maintained, particularly:-

Total Quality Management and ISO 9001
This Company is dedicated to pursuing a 'Total Quality Management Philosophy'. The Company is certificated for ISO 9001. It is therefore a requirement that duties are carried out as per the Quality Manual in the Department. In addition, a basic knowledge of the complete Quality Manual must be attained.

Health & Safety
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company Safety Policy, the employee has a responsibility to carry out the above duties in a safe manner in accordance with the Safe Systems of Work and the procedures laid down under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

Person Specification:

Personal Attributes

• Handling sensitive issues with care and thoughtfulness.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to new ideas and approaches.
• Able to work with others, communicating and building robust working relationships with other departments and people across the business.
• To support other members of the team in times of pressure.
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, team meetings, and to carry out agreed action points within the time frame set.
• To handle confrontation when faced with conflict in a professional and calm manner.
• Ensure work is focused upon the needs of the customer.
• Able to adapt working patterns and proactively engage flexibility and change.
• Able to accept ownership and accountability for the tasks assigned.
• To be a positive ambassador for the business.
• Flexibility on shift and overtime hours.

Experience

• Good knowledge of mechanical skills essential.
• Working experience with pumps, PTOs or similar desirable.
• Working experience of hydraulic systems desirable.
• Welding experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working in an automotive, mechanical, or agricultural maintenance or similar industry.
• Experience working within a strong safety culture.
• Experience with both metric and jig hydraulic fittings.

Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret drawings including hydraulic schematics and fault find.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Knowledge of different displacement types - Vane, Gear and Piston.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

As described above

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

The hours per week are 39 hours worked 07.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 07.00 to 12.00 on a Friday. 30 days for annum for holidays. 

Pay:

The salary is up to £12.50 per hour dependent on experience.

How to Apply:

Send your cv to hr@hillendeng.com

Closing Date:

Recruiting throughout the year

Welder / Fabricator at Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd - Closing Date: Recruiting throughout the year.

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator

Company: Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd

Job Specification:

Reporting to: Team Leader

Job summary: To build Refuse Collection Vehicles while meeting targets for safety, quality and performance.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Yearly Production Plan including schedule adherence, output, efficiency, Quality, and Health & Safety.
• Performance and Development objectives.
  Scope
• Key contacts i: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Engineering, Employees within the Production Department, and external contacts including third party providers.

Responsibilities

• Complete all manufacturing tasks as assigned by the Team Leader to a high standard.
• Ensure units are produced to standard times and quality targets as per Company KPI.
• Ensure a commitment to quality at all stages of production by self-inspecting of completed units before they move onto the next operation.
• Ability to operate fabrication machinery and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Report any machinery or hand tools that are not fit for use to Team Leader.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.
• Report any Health & Safety concerns to Team Leader.

Additional Responsibilities
That at all times ensure that compliance with Company policies is maintained, particularly:

Total Quality Management and ISO 9001
This Company is dedicated to pursuing a 'Total Quality Management Philosophy'. The Company is certificated for ISO 9001. It is therefore a requirement that duties are carried out as per the Quality Manual in the Department. In addition, a basic knowledge of the complete Quality Manual must be attained.

Health & Safety
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company Safety Policy, the employee has a responsibility to carry out the above duties in a safe manner in accordance with the Safe Systems of Work and the procedures laid down under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

Person Specification:

Personal Attributes

• Handling sensitive issues with care and thoughtfulness.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to new ideas and approaches.
• Able to work with others, communicating and building robust working relationships with other departments and people across the business.
• To support other members of the team in times of pressure.
  Actively participate in, and contribute to, team meetings, and to carry out agreed action points within the time frame set.
• To handle confrontation when faced with conflict in a professional and calm manner.
• Ensure work is focused upon the needs of the customer.
• Able to adapt working patterns and proactively engage flexibility and change.
• Able to accept ownership and accountability for the tasks assigned.
• To be a positive ambassador for the business.
• Flexibility on shift and overtime hours.

Experience

• Proven background in fabrication and welding in particular experience welding / fabricating stainless steel parts / assemblies.
• Previous experience working in an automotive, mechanical, or agricultural maintenance or similar industry.
• Experience working within a strong safety culture.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• City and Guilds / SVQ qualification would be advantageous.

Knowledge

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and follow instruction.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Coded welders would be advantageous.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

As described above.

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

30 days for annum for holidays and Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm and 7am to 12pm on a Friday.

Pay:

Pay up to £12.01 per hour dependent on experience.

How to Apply:

Send your cv to hr@hillendeng.com

Closing Date:

Recruiting throughout the year.

Electrical Assembler at Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd - Closing Date: Recruiting throughout the year

Job Title: Electrical Assembler

Company: Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd

Job Specification:

Farid Hillend Engineering is one of the major manufacturers and providers of waste collection vehicles, recycling collection vehicles and container washers in the UK and Europe offering perhaps the largest range of collection vehicles on the market today. Farid Hillend Engineering, recognised for product quality and service worldwide, provide comprehensive sales and service solutions, utilising modern technology, to the ever-changing waste collection sectors of the waste management industry.

Our corporate ethos continues to be on customer need and satisfaction with vehicles being built to exacting customer specification and exemplary after-sales service. We are a growing manufacturing company based in Dalgety Bay that offers our employees excellent rewards. Winners of the Excellence in Innovation Awards, Farid Hillend Engineering were recognised as one of the top 10 forward-thinking innovators of 2019.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Production Department as a Body / Cab Wirer on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring their skills and be part of our business expansion.

Job title: Body / Cab Wirer- Line Operator – Fife - Scotland

Reporting to: Supervisor

Key Performance Indicators:

• Yearly Production Plan including schedule adherence, output, efficiency, Quality, and Health & Safety.
• Performance and Development objectives.

Scope:

• Key contacts: Team Leaders, Supervisors, Engineering, Employees within the Production Department, and external contacts including third party providers.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and installing of control systems to Refuse Vehicle Bodies including running control systems and connecting to chassis electrics.
• Assembling wiring looms.
• Reading and understanding electrical schematic drawings provided by the Engineering Department.
• Fully testing and fault finding of complete Refuse Vehicle.

Person Specification:

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable and able to act with autonomy.
• Flexible, accommodating, and positive approach.
• Use initiative to achieve results.
• Takes full accountability for performance and development.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player.

Experience

• Experience of loom running.
• Be familiar with electrical control systems.
• Previous experience of working within a strong safety culture.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Commercial vehicle electrics would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and understand Electrical Schematic drawings and fault finding.
• PC literacy, including the use and understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of production processes.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

As described above

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

Full-time and permanent position. The hours per week are 39 hours worked 07.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 07.00 to 12.00 on a Friday. 30 days for annum for holidays.

Pay:

Pay up to £14.00 per hour dependent on experience

How to Apply:

Send your cv to hr@hillendeng.com

Closing Date:

Recruiting throughout the year

Housekeeper at Blairmore Farm & Estates Limited: Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Title: Housekeeper

Company: Blairmore Farm & Estates Limited

Job Specification:

Blairmore Farm & Estates Limited is a 5-star luxury holiday lets farm resort, with an exemplary reputation for high standards in service provision and guest experiences.  Started by James and Ailsa Clark, the owners, in 2013, this has been a dream for them.  They continue to live and work on-site further developing the business and ensuring that they are on hand for guests whenever they are required.  For full information about the business and its services please see our website www.blairmorefarm.com for descriptions and pictures. 

We are currently looking for a Housekeeping Team Member with front of house roles to join our busy and ever-expanding business.  The position requires the ability to work shifts over 7 days of the week in response to the business requirements.  Primarily the shifts will be on a Saturday and Sunday and will include evening shifts as well to man the bar and interact with our guests. 

Regular Roles and Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Cleaning and setting up 5-star holiday let cottages and houses
• Cleaning of the communal spaces including reception, team hub and games / function room
• Occasional kitchen help when the kitchen is very busy
• Inspection of Cottages and public areas such as the Bar and Orangery after being cleaned to ensure quality standards
• Prioritization of Room Cleaning with the Director of Hospitality
• Assist in housekeeping management in managing daily activities.
• Act as a liaison to co-ordinate the efforts of Housekeeping, Maintenance, Front Office and Laundry.
• Document and resolve issues with discrepant rooms with the front desk
• Prepare, distribute and communicate changes in assignment sheets and work boards
• Communicate issues to next shift
• Complete required paperwork

Front of House

• Delivering meals from the Farm Kitchen
• Setting up of events spaces for exclusive use, guests’ special occasions, conferences and meetings
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who is responsible, reliable, energetic, proactive, kind, friendly and presentable.  This is a varied role in an energetic and fun working environment.  At the farm there is always a flurry of activity behind the scenes and we use a number of cloud based systems to communicate with our team and guests the ability to jump right in and learn the systems and processes is really important.

Full training will be provided, however experience in cleaning and housekeeping is preferred. 

The applicant must be computer literate, have an eye for detail and work well in a team.  Must have a full drivers license.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Experience in cleaning preferred but full training is provided.

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement 

Full and part-time positions are available.

The holiday entitlement is 28 days pro-rata

Pay:

£11.00 - £13.00 per hour dependent on experience

How to Apply:

Please click on the following link to apply for this role through out online application form.

https://wkf.ms/426DJ7h

Closing Date:

Ongoing

Hospitality Staff at REL Recruitment - Closing Date: Open Ended

Job Title: Hospitality Staff

Company: REL Recruitment

Job Specification:

• Welcoming and serving customers
• Making barista coffees
• Taking food & drink orders and processing
• General cleaning duties
• Maintaining visual standards
• Stock replenishment
• Cashiering

Person Specification:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• A team player
• Ensuring the customer has the best experience
• Maintain high standards of presentation and cleanliness at all times
• Flexible approach

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Food Hygiene / Health and Safety Certificate would be advantageous

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

• Flexible hours and days including weekends
• Example 8.30am – 6pm (on any days you can work) / 10am – 4pm (on any days you can work)

Pay:

• £10.50 per hour
• Holiday Pay
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities
• Good work / life balance

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to linda.stewart@rel-group.com in the first instance or call on 07469 140 668

Closing Date:

Open

Hospitality Staff: Perth Races at Dima Services - Closing Date: ongoing recruitment

Job Title: Hospitality Staff: Perth Races 

Company: Dima Services 

Job Specification:

• Serving a range of drinks and snacks including sandwiches and hot food
• Taking orders, mixing and pouring drinks using special measures, perhaps carrying trays of drinks over to tables
• Collecting and washing glasses and keeping the bar and tables clean and tidy

Person Specification:

• Stamina, for working long, busy shifts
• A smart appearance
• An enthusiastic and friendly nature
• A good sense of humour
• The ability to memorise orders

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Training will be provided

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

Predominantly on race days at Perth racecourse though other opportunities will arise

Pay:

Meets Living Wage

How to Apply:

Contac Sonia MacLeod for further details
sonia@dimaservices.co.uk

Closing Date:

Ongoing recruitment

Telephone and Administration Volunteer at British Heart Foundation - No closing date

Job Title: Telephone and Administration Volunteer

Company: British Heart Foundation

Job Specification:

• Dealing with face-to-face, phone and online enquiries, supported by the team
• Reception and front of house duties, helping around the cashier desk
• Completing administration procedures accurately
• Arranging collections of donations via our local van teams

Person Specification:

Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? Join the volunteer team at our store.

With support from the shop team, you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them with any phone or face-to-face enquiries, arranging collections of donations via our local van teams and explaining our Gift Aid scheme.

You will also be using our online collections request system to process online collection booking requests.

This is a busy front of house role for those who like to be in the thick of it and makes a huge difference in helping us continue to fund lifesaving research.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

No formal qualifications are required. Training is provided once references have been approved.

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

We ask a minimum of 4 hours volunteering time a week please. Days and times are what suits you.

The store is open:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9-6pm
Thursday 9-7pm
Sunday 10-5pm

Address: 4 Inveralmond Retail Park, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth, Perth & KInross, United Kingdom, PH1 3HB

Pay:

Volunteer

How to Apply:

Opportunities > British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk)

Closing Date:

No closing date

Online Sales Champion Volunteer at British Heart Foundation - No closing date

Job Title: Online Sales Champion Volunteer

Company: British Heart Foundation

Job Specification:

• Photographing items for listing on various online selling sites
• Researching donated items, to gather as much information on unusual items before listing them online – investigative work required!
• Creating informative and detailed descriptions and listings
• Packing and posting items to be sent to our online sales HQ or delivered to customers
• Helping the Manager to handle online queries from customers

Person Specification:

Do you have a keen eye for unusual or sought-after collectables? Do you know your way around online sales websites? Or maybe you would like to increase your knowledge of the world of online selling?

We need people to help us with our online sales in your local BHF shop, selling a range of donated items on various websites.  Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to our shop, research the value of our most exciting donations, photograph them for online auction, or package them up to be sold. Full support and training will be provided but an interest in online buying and selling would be beneficial.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

No formal qualifications are required. Training is provided once references have been approved.

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

We ask a minimum of 4 hours volunteering time a week please. Days and times are what suits you.

The store is open:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9-6pm
Thursday 9-7pm
Sunday 10-5pm

Address: 4 Inveralmond Retail Park, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth, Perth & KInross, United Kingdom, PH1 3HB

Pay:

Volunteer

How to Apply:

Opportunities > British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk)

Closing Date:

No closing date

Housekeeping Volunteer at British Heart Foundation - No closing date

Job Title: Housekeeping Volunteer

Company: British Heart Foundation

Job Specification:

• Cleaning on the shop floor – shop fittings, stock on display and touch points, donated items
• Re-stocking cleaning supplies, refreshments and any other miscellaneous items – make sure we have enough tea and biscuits to keep our volunteers going!
• Cleaning staff areas, stairways and restrooms – vacuuming and wiping down surfaces

Person Specification:

Are you handy with a hoover, a whizz with a duster and a dab hand with a mop? We are looking for a Housekeeping Volunteer to help keep our shop clean, safe and welcoming for our volunteers, staff and customers.
 
Full training and cleaning materials will be provided. This volunteer role is very flexible, and whether you have an hour or an afternoon free each week, your help will make a huge difference to the shop and the British Heart Foundation.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

No formal qualifications are required. Training is provided once references have been approved.

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

We ask a minimum of 4 hours volunteering time a week please. Days and times are what suits you.

The store is open:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9-6pm

Thursday 9-7pm

Sunday 10-5pm

Address: 4 Inveralmond Retail Park, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth, Perth & KInross, United Kingdom, PH1 3HB

Pay:

Volunteer

How to Apply:

Opportunities > British Heart Foundation (bhf.org.uk)

Closing Date:

No closing date

Volunteer at RASAC: Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Perth - Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Title: Volunteer

Company: RASAC: Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Perth

Job Specification: 

Volunteering programme

Person Specification:

Do you want to gain work experience, skills and make change to your community?

Qualifications and Experience Required:

If you are a master’s student or a 3rd or 4th year student studying social sciences, counselling or community education then our volunteering programme might be the opportunity for you

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

Various opportunities available

Pay:

Voluntary

How to Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer for The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, please contact Emily Simpson by email: Emily@rasacpk.org.uk or phone: 07547157785

Closing Date:

Ongoing

Volunteer Mentor Role at Project Scotland - Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment

Job Title: Volunteer Mentor Role

Company: Project Scotland

Job Specification:

Our mentors are at the heart of what we do here at Project Scotland, so we are very grateful for your interest/commitment and support. We will do everything we can to ensure you have the necessary tools and confidence in yourself to be the best mentors you can be. We also hope you have fun, learn more about your own community and develop your skills throughout your journey with us. While we primarily support young people across the country, some of our projects have the flexibility to support people of any age (including high school aged young people).

Meet/communicate with your mentee weekly at a time or place that suits both parties, face to face in the local community, or on a video chat, or call for a minimum of 1 hour. This is flexible and can be broken down into bite size chunks if need be. • Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate. • Acknowledge the person’s strengths, talents and gifts and encourage them to find ways to use them • Be a positive role model and develop a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and appropriate boundary setting • Assist the person to identify personal goals and outcomes

Person Specification:

• Self-motivated, reliable and organised
• Flexible, patient and resolute
• Empathy and understanding of the challenges people might face in society today
• A positive attitude
• Supportive and encouraging approach that can help others recognise and reach their potential

Qualifications and Experience Required:

All of the following will be provided

• Mentoring Training workshop(s)
• Safeguarding Training
• Support from a single point of contact in the mentoring team
• Ongoing access to webinars and mentoring resources at a time that is convenient for you

Working Pattern and Holiday Entitlement:

As a guide - 6-month commitment – 1 hour weekly although this will be flexible and may fluctuate to meet mentor and mentee availability

Pay:

Voluntary

How to Apply:

CV and covering letter to: hanlon@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

Closing Date:

Ongoing recruitment

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