Jobs

COPE Ltd are focused on recruiting the right people to achieve our aims. If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual you may be interested in coming to join our team.

COPE Ltd are committed to playing its part in the Fair Work Convention’s vision that people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life where fair work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society. We are therefore developing a workplace that is built on the five key dimensions of Fair Work: effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect.

Current Vacancies

Operations/Support Worker - Shetland Home Co

Operations/Support Worker

Location: Shetland Home Co, Lerwick
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 4pm
Wage: £13.80/hour
Employee Benefits: 6.8 weeks annual leave and staff discount across all COPE businesses

About the Role

We're looking for enthusiastic and practical people to join our Home Co. team as Operations/Support Workers. You will be working alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to develop skills, build confidence, and participate fully in the workplace.

This hands-on role helps deliver the daily activities that keep our social enterprises running successfully.

This will be a varied role but will involve moving larger items of furniture and you will also be comfortable driving one of our two delivery vans - standard UK driving license required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism to complete a variety of practical and operational tasks across our social enterprises.
  • Support day-to-day operations across our social enterprises.
  • Handle stock, materials, tools, and equipment safely.
  • Assist with retail, production, and customer service activities.
  • Maintain clean, organised, and safe working environments.
  • Work as part of a team to achieve operational objectives.

About You

You will:

  • Be committed to inclusion, respect, and equality
  • Enjoy working with and encouraging others
  • Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
  • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Be comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving stock.
  • Be reliable, adaptable, and a good team player.
  • Be confident using basic IT equipment and digital devices.

Why Join COPE?

You'll be part of a values-driven organisation that creates meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism while delivering quality products and services to our community.

To apply, please complete our application form. Applications can be returned via email to [email protected] or by post to Recruitment, COPE Ltd, Port Business Park, Gremista, Lerwick, ZE1 0TW

For an informal discussion about the role please call 01595 696889 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November, 9am

Operations/Support Worker - Shetland Soap Company

Operations/Support Worker

Location: Shetland Soap Company, Lerwick
Hours: 28 hours across Tuesday to Friday.
Wage: £13.80/hour
Employee Benefits: 6.8 weeks annual leave and staff discount across all COPE businesses

About the Role

We're looking for enthusiastic and practical people to join our Shetland Soap Company team as Operations/Support Workers. You will be working alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to develop skills, build confidence, and participate fully in the workplace.

This hands-on role helps deliver the daily activities that keep our social enterprises running successfully.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism to complete a variety of practical and operational tasks across our social enterprises.
  • Support day-to-day operations across our social enterprises.
  • Handle stock, materials, tools, and equipment safely.
  • Assist with retail, production, and customer service activities.
  • Maintain clean, organised, and safe working environments.
  • Work as part of a team to achieve operational objectives.

About You

You will:

  • Be committed to inclusion, respect, and equality
  • Enjoy working with and encouraging others
  • Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
  • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Be comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting and moving stock.
  • Be reliable, adaptable, and a good team player.
  • Be confident using basic IT equipment and digital devices.

Why Join COPE?

You'll be part of a values-driven organisation that creates meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism while delivering quality products and services to our community.

To apply, please complete our application form. Applications can be returned via email to [email protected] or by post to Recruitment, COPE Ltd, Port Business Park, Gremista, Lerwick, ZE1 0TW

For an informal discussion about the role please call 01595 696889 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November, 9am