Production Operative

Pertemps Scotland; Balmalcolm; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A food production company in Balmalcolm is looking for a motivated Production Operative. This role involves sorting and packing vegetables, operating machinery, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will be reliable team players, comfortable in fast-paced settings. The position offers competitive pay, additional shift allowances, and full training in a supportive team environment. Immediate opportunities are available for those seeking stability with a set rota.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay

Supportive onsite team

Full training

Qualifications

• Able to work night shifts on a set rota.
• Good team player with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Previous food production experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sort, grade, and pack fresh vegetables to site standards.
• Operate basic production and packing machinery (training provided).
• Ensure quality checks are completed accurately.
• Label products and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow all food hygiene, safety, and site procedures.
• Support general warehouse and production tasks as required.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Ability to work in fast-paced production

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Balmalcolm

Shift: 18:00-05:30 (set rota)

Pay: £12.21 per hour | Overtime £15.26 (after 38.75 hours)

Shift Allowances: Mon-Thu £8.97 per shift | Fri-Sun £12.66 per shift

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Frequency: Weekly

We are currently recruiting motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join our client's busy vegetable processing site in Balmalcolm. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a friendly team within a well‑established food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting, grading, and packing fresh vegetables to site standards
• Operating basic production and packing machinery (training provided)
• Ensuring quality checks are completed accurately
• Labelling products and preparing goods for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Following all food hygiene, safety, and site procedures
• Supporting general warehouse and production tasks as required

About You

• Able to work night shifts on a set rota
• A good team player with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Previous food production experience is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly rate and overtime
• Additional daily shift allowance
• Supportive onsite team and full training

If you're looking for immediate work and a stable shift pattern, apply today