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Operations/Support Worker x 2

COPE Ltd

Type
Part-Time
Address
COPE Ltd, Main Office Port Business Park, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0TW
Wage
£13.80ph
Closing Date
9am, Monday 2 November 2026
Company
COPE Ltd
Details
Job Details
Telephone
01595 696889
Email
recruitment@cope.ltd.uk

 

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.

 

Location: Shetland Home Co, Lerwick
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am to 4pm
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 Home Co. team and 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 download and complete our application forms. Applications can be returned via email to recruitment@cope.ltd.uk 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 recruitment@cope.ltd.uk

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November, 9am

 

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