Shop Assistant in our Highland Soap Visitor Centre (Maternity cover and summer temp)
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Fort William, PH33 6TQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 194141 |
Summary
We have a position open for a shop assistant in our lovely new visitor centre just outside Fort William.
Two roles:
A 14-month maternity cover position with a minimum of 20 hours with more in summer and covering holidays. The person will be a key member of the team, with their role including making bars of soap in the shop, processing deliveries and serving customers. There is a potential for this role to be extended for summer 2027 and possibly permenantly.
And:
A summer temp position for someone with strong customer service skills and who is a strong learner. April-October.
We at The Highland Soap Company are very proud of what we do. We are a small, family-owned business that manufactures organic and natural skincare products, from soap to lotions, just outside Fort William. We care deeply about sourcing ethically produced ingredients, the importance of sustainability and making the best products we can.
We are looking to employ hard-working, confident people to continue our great customer service. This post will require the personality to engage pro-actively with customers, a friendly manner and the ability to quickly build trust.
Sales assistants:
· Convey our story, brand values and health benefits to customers
· Explain our products, ingredients and manufacturing process
· Finish the manufacturing process in between sales
· Ensure that stock is replenished
· Key holder
· Weekend work and early evenings during the summer
· We pay £12.60/hr, with opportunity for advancement. We have 75 staff across are head office, cafe, 6 stores, sales, exports and manufacturing so there is room to grow.
Applicants should:
· Have prior customer service experience
· Be friendly, engaging and able to work well in a team
· Be excited about the prospect of making our shop a success
· Be interested in cosmetics, skincare and our products
If you are as passionate and excited about our brand as we are and committed to being part of The Highland Soap Company’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Beyond the soap: we offer an enjoyable workplace with a small company vibe, a good wage, a cafe with discounted food and more…
If you think you’re a great fit, please forward a copy of your CV along with a covering letter to Emma Parton - emma@highlandsoaps.com