Production Operative

Connect-Appointments; Buckie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives for an established seafood processing business in Buckie.

Join the skilled end of the production line, handling whole fresh salmon, with training provided and a clear route to higher rates as skills develop. Mondays to Fridays, 6am to 2:30pm, with overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours (£20.67 per hour for overtime). Temporary to permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Knife skills are an advantage, but full training is provided.
• Physical fitness for lifting and repetitive movement.
• Reliable approach with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Work with whole fresh salmon at the first stage of production.
• Deheading, trimming, slicing and pin-boning to quality standards.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards throughout the shift.

Skills

knife skills

physical fitness

reliable work ethic

Job description

Salary: GBP13.78 - GBP20.67 per hour

Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives to join an established seafood processing business based in Buckie.

This is the skilled end of the production process, hands-on work with whole fresh salmon, with real variety across the shift and a clear route to a higher rate as your skills develop.

What's on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm
• £13.78 per hour, rising to £14.42 per hour once trained to skilled operator level
• Overtime available paid at 1.5X after 40 hours - £20.67 per hour
• Full training provided

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Working with whole fresh salmon at the first stage of the production process
• Deheading, trimming, slicing and pin-boning to quality standards
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards throughout the shift

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Knife skills are an advantage, but full training is provided
• A level of physical fitness as the role involves lifting and repetitive movement
• A reliable approach with a strong work ethic