General Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.59 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shetland, ZE2 9QR |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1300019/154782 |
Summary
General Assistant – Shetland Isles
3 Weeks On / 3 Weeks Off
£13.59 per hour | Up to £30,800 package
Looking for a role where you can work hard, save money, and enjoy serious time off? Join Sodexo at Sella Ness Lodge in the Shetland Isles.
- 73.5 hours per week (10.5-hour shifts)
- Paid travel from Aberdeen (plus home travel allowance)
- Accommodation & meals provided
- On-site gym & social facilities
- Strong safety culture (7 years LTI-free on site)
You’ll support housekeeping and catering for a 400-bed accommodation complex linked to the Shetland Gas Plant — helping keep rooms spotless, kitchens running smoothly, and guests well looked after.
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".
What you’ll be doing:
- Room cleaning & laundry
- Cleaning communal areas
- Kitchen cleaning & waste management
- Basic food prep & serving support
- Supporting a safe, hygienic environment
What we’re looking for:
- Positive, team-focused attitude
- High standards of cleanliness
- Physically fit and ready for 10.5-hour shifts
- Strong commitment to health & safety
In return, you’ll get competitive pay, full training, career development opportunities, wellbeing support, pension benefits, discounts, and more.
Work 3 weeks. Head home for 3 weeks. Repeat.
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.