The Island Bakery on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides is hiring two permanent full-time team members. The successful applicants will receive access to a one-bedroom flat with affordable rent deducted from their salary. The roles involve working four days a week, from 2pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday, totaling around 40 hours. The starting wage is £13.45 per hour, the Real Living Wage, with opportunities for salary increases as skills and responsibilities grow.
Job Details and Perks
The bakery, located just outside the colorful town of Tobermory, specializes in premium organic biscuits and shortbread. Production uses only local renewable energy, and products are stocked in supermarkets across Scotland and beyond. The small team of 15 employees runs every aspect of production, from weighing ingredients to baking and chocolate work. The roles involve joining a small-scale production line with daily task variations and regular opportunities to learn new skills.
Candidates must be willing to work cooperatively and efficiently in a small, supportive team. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the positions involve manual work and standing throughout the day. The bakery prioritizes applications from couples or friends willing to share the one-bedroom flat. No previous relevant experience is needed, though experience in catering, foodservice, or food manufacture would be beneficial.
Living on the Isle of Mull
During three-day weekends, employees can explore Tobermory and Mull. Tobermory, famous as the setting for the CBeebies show Balamory, offers attractions like The Mull Museum and Tobermory Chocolate. The town has a variety of food and drink options, including Macgochans, The Mishnish, Tobermory Bakery and Tea Room, and The Gallery Restaurant and Bar.
Mull boasts numerous beauty spots and walking trails, including Calgary Bay, Uisken Beach, the ruined medieval castle of Dùn Ara, and the Eas Fors Waterfall. The HiJOBS website states: "We're a friendly small family business where everyone is valued, in a small island community. Opportunities to move here to a full-time permanent and year-round position with affordable accommodation included are rare. If you want to make the move we'd love to hear from you."
For more information, visit the HiJOBS website.
