Food Production Operative

Taskmaster; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood processing facility in Musselburgh is looking for Food Production Operatives to join their team. The role involves processing fish on a fast-paced production line and conducting quality checks on packed products. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude. On-the-job training is provided, making this a great opportunity for those willing to learn. Starting pay is £12.25 per hour with guaranteed temp-to-perm positions available.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm contracts

Subsidised canteen facilities

On-site clean room and shower facilities

Dedicated training team and supportive managers

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role preferred but not required.
• Reference from a previous employer within the last 3 years.
• Good level of fitness for manual lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process fish on a fast-paced production line.
• Conduct final quality checks on packed items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Can-do attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Join one of Scotland's most modern seafood processing facilities with guaranteed temp-to-perm opportunities and comprehensive training.

Musselburgh | £12.25 per hour (overtime paid after 40 hours). 12 week temp‑to‑perm for the right candidate.

Shift times:

• 5:30am-2:30pm
• 6am-3pm

TM Scotland Fife & the Lothians is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients based in Musselburgh—one of the largest and most modern seafood processing plants in Scotland.

Our clients' operating hours for Food Production Operativesp>

• Monday to Friday – 6am-3pm
• Monday to Friday – 5:30am-2:30pm

What does the Food Production Operative role involve?

• Processing fish on a fast‑paced production line
• Final quality checks on packed items going out
• Working as a team to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy
• General housekeeping duties to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and tidiness in line with our clients' award‑winning standards

What can we offer you?

• Excellent opportunity to join a growing business
• Temp‑to‑perm guaranteed contracts of employment
• Starting pay rate £12.25 per hour
• Set shift – 6am-3pm or 5:30am-2:30pm
• Subsidised canteen facilities – Excellent value for money
• On‑site clean room / shower facilities
• A dedicated training team and very supportive managers

What do we require for this Food Production role?

• Excellent work ethic, with a can‑do attitude – Ideal to have previous experience within a similar role; however, this is not essential as our client will offer full training to those who show a keen interest to learn
• A reference from a previous employer within the last 3 years – In line with our ISO accreditation and as part of onboarding for our client
• A good level of fitness required due to the manual lifting side of the business, which may require lifting and moving items
• The ability to work on a fast‑paced production line
• You must be local to Musselburgh or have transport due to the starting times
• Candidates looking for a job where they can progress their career and develop further skills long‑term

If you are keen to find out more and are looking for a job within the Musselburgh area that can offer you a guaranteed job, long‑term security and further progression, please attach your CV and cover letter for the attention of Amanda Lamb.

All applicants must be able to attend a face‑to‑face interview in Musselburgh next week, in line with our onboarding processing time for our client. If successfully requested to attend our recruitment day, you must provide full right‑to‑work documentation, evidence of a national insurance number from an official letter from HMRC and have an active bank account in your own name for processing wages.

Taskmaster Resources LTD acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers and an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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