Production Operative

Dgwgo; Kirkcudbright; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle MacLellan is seeking Production Operatives for their team in Kirkcudbright. Successful candidates will engage in production and packing of quality products in a busy and supportive environment, with a focus on efficiency and adherence to safety standards.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-moving manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Skills in monitoring production processes and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Produce and pack products according to quality standards.
• Develop knowledge of machines and procedures.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Quality Control

Methodical Working

Job description

Castle MacLellan is excited to be adding to our Production team in Kirkcudbright. We are recruiting for a number of temporary roles to support with our Christmas production. The positions will start on 4th August 2025 and end on 16th January 2026.

The role is based on a 46.25 hour working week, operating a 2-shift rotating pattern. The hourly rate is £12.22 per hour, plus a 14.5% shift allowance giving a total hourly rate of £13.99. This gives weekly earnings of £647.03! The working hours are as below: the working hours are as below:
Week 1 – 05:30 – 15:00 Monday – Friday.
Week 2 – 15:00 – 00:30 Monday – Friday.

You will ensure that products are produced and packed on the manufacturing line in accordance with requirements, ensuring quality objectives are met and high standards maintained.

As a Production Operative, some of the main duties you will be expected to carry out are (this list is not an exhaustive list):
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all machines
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all procedures e.g. – Machinery Work Instructions, CIC’s (Cleaning Instruction Cards), Allergens
Accurately, legibly, and competently complete paperwork relevant to department
Assist with training team members
Assist with continuous improvement

We would like to hear from candidates with previous experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, where quality and safety are required standards.
Candidates will be used to following standard operating procedures and completing repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately. Able to work quickly and methodically, applications from people with the ability to monitor production process and carry out quality checks are welcomed.
This is a supportive, but busy environment. So, you will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work well within a team, supporting your colleagues and management to achieve production results.
If, having read this information, you believe you have the skills and experience to join our production team, then please send your CV for consideration.

About Castle MacLellan
We have been established for over 40 years and are renowned for our high-quality range of pâtés & cheese bakes. Today we continue a tradition of excellence and the reputation as pâté & cheese experts. It is our attention to detail and sourcing of authentic ingredients which enables us to create the finest recipe.
We became part of the Kavli Group in 1997. Kavli are a Norwegian Company and our mission is to create value for good causes. The Kavli Trust owns the Kavli Group, which provides the funds for its charitable work. Part of the profits from the Kavli group is reinvested in strengthening and developing the group’s operations, while the remainder is donated to good causes in research, culture, and humanitarian work. Between 2014-2020 the Kavli Trust has shared over £50million to good causes.

Our colleagues at all levels of the business come to work knowing they are all making valuable contributions to good causes at home and across the world.
It’s a simple mission that makes a huge difference and you can come to work knowing your contribution helps support good causes here in the UK and across the world.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: months
Salary: £13.99 per hour
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Store discount
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Tagged as: full time temporary production operative