General Assistant Supervisor
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/155043
- Location: Shetland
- Job type: Full Time - 73.5 hours per week
- Salary: £15.29 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 25 March 2026
About the role
General Assistant Supervisor - Shetland Islands
Location: Shetland Gas Plant – paid travel from Aberdeen provided
- Salary: £15.29 per hour
- Hours: 73.5 per week (12-hour shifts, paid 10.5 hours)
- Free on-site facilities, including a fully equipped 24/7 gym (free to use) and social bar
- Laundry service available.
- Structured rotation – work for 3 weeks, then enjoy 3 weeks off
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on General Assistant Supervisor to join our team at the Shetland Gas Plant. This rotational role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team while enjoying the unique lifestyle and stunning surroundings of Shetland.You’ll play a key part in overseeing our soft services — including cleaning, catering support, and general site operations — ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and compliance are met at all times
What We Offer
- Good rate of pay
- Travel from Aberdeen to Shetland and return is paid by Sodexo with an allowance provided towards travel from home to Aberdeen.
- All meals and accommodation provided during rotation
- Free on-site facilities, including a fully equipped 24/7 gym and social bar
- Structured rotation – work for 3 weeks, then enjoy 3 weeks off
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".
The role
- Oversee cleaning and catering assistant teams, ensuring work meets Sodexo and client standards
- Allocate duties, manage workloads, and monitor daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, hygiene, COSHH, and site regulations
- Conduct site audits and maintain accurate documentation
- Report maintenance or safety issues promptly and follow up on resolutions.
- Deputise for the Assistant Manager during absences
- Financial Accountability
- Manage labour and stock costs within budget
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and control resource use effectively.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven supervisory experience within soft services (cleaning, catering, or facilities).
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.
- Desirable
- Experience managing budgets or financial performance
- Previous experience in a rotational or remote environment.
Core Competencies
- Client & Customer Focus
- Leadership & People Management
- Organisation & Planning
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication & Collaboration
- People Management
- Recruit, train, motivate, and appraise staff to ensure high performance and engagement.
- Promote positive employee relations and uphold Sodexo’s values
- Hold regular team briefings to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Support personal development and ensure training needs are met.
Additional Requirements - Basic DBS (Disclosure Scotland)
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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