General Assistant

Sodexo; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a General Assistant for their operations at Sella Ness Lodge in the Shetland Isles. The role involves supporting catering and cleaning services, ensuring high standards of hygiene, and contributing to a safe work environment. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, accommodation, and meals provided, plus a variety of employee benefits including mental health support and opportunities for personal growth. Join a dedicated team making a difference in a unique location.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app with virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death-in-Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability to support catering and cleaning services in a high-quality accommodation.
• Physical capability to perform daily tasks for long hours.
• Strong commitment to hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Servicing rooms, cleaning en‑suite bathrooms.
• Cleaning kitchen areas and utensils.
• Supporting chefs with food preparation tasks.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Team player

High standards of cleanliness

Excellent communication skills

Physical stamina for 10.5 hours work

Passion for health and safety

Job description

Register Your Interest - General Assistant Vacancies in the Stunning Shetland Isles

Role: General Assistant - Sella Ness Lodge & Sullom Voe
Location: Shetland Isles
Rotation: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
Hours: 73.5 per week (10.5 hours per day)
Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour

Travel from Aberdeen to Shetland and return is paid by Sodexo with an allowance provided towards travel from home to Aberdeen. Also, all accommodation and meals provided.

This is what our Chef Manager Steven Kellighan says about rotational work in Shetland:

"Working for Sodexo in Shetland is very rewarding in many aspects. Sure, being away from my family for 3 weeks might be challenging but once the trip is done and it’s time to go home the time off with them makes it all worthwhile. In Shetland I love to get out for walks/cycling after work particularly in the long summer months where it doesn’t get dark for very long. Within the accommodation at Sella Ness there is a fully equipped and modern 24/7 gym on site. The Bar is also great place to socialise with friends and colleagues. The Meals provided to us are all nutritionally balanced and there is always a plentiful selection. You can literally work for 3 weeks and not spend any money if you want to! The Shetland Gas Plant has just recently reached the milestone of 7 years LTI. A real testament to the safety culture in our workplace where we are all taught to prioritise safety ahead of all else in what we do. We are all provided with the PPE and training to make sure we all make it home safe at the end of every trip."

Job Introduction

A role where the little details make a big difference.

As a General Assistant for Sodexo at Sella Ness Lodge, you will play a key role in supporting the catering and cleaning services at this high-quality accommodation complex, which houses up to four hundred workers. The lodge is closely linked to the nearby gas plant and terminal, where Sodexo provides facilities management, catering, housekeeping, and maintenance services. By joining Sodexo, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working to support both the lodge and the main site. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Housekeeping

• Room servicing, including thorough cleaning of en‑suite bathrooms.
• Lined and laundry services.
• Refuse collection and recycling.
• Cleaning of communal areas, restrooms, reception, dining, laundry, and recreational facilities.

Catering / Kitchen Assistant

• Ensure all kitchen areas, utensils, crockery, and equipment are clean and organised.
• Assist in the checking, acceptance, and correct storage of deliveries.
• Properly dispose of kitchen waste and recyclables.
• Support the chefs with basic food preparation tasks as required.
• Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables.
• Actively champion a safe and healthy environment for visitors and staff.

What you bring:

• A team player with a can‑do attitude.
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including 10.5 hours of daily physical work.
• A passion for health and safety.
• Personal and professional integrity, appearance, and demeanour.
• Positive attitude.

What we offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24‑hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.