Production Operative

Castle MacLellan Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle MacLellan Ltd in Kirkcudbright is hiring Production Operatives for a Christmas production run. Roles are temporary and end 29 January 2027, with a 46.25 hour week and a two‑shift rotating pattern. The role pays £12.72 per hour base, plus a 14.5% shift allowance to £14.56 per hour and weekly earnings around £673.40.

Candidates should be able to follow procedures, work in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to quality and safety on the manufacturing line.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments welcomed.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and complete repetitive tasks accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork to support colleagues and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are produced and packed on the line to meet requirements and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of machines and procedures (e.g., Work Instructions, Cleaning Cards, Allergens).
• Accurately complete relevant paperwork and assist with training and continuous improvement.
• Work quickly, methodically, and maintain high safety and quality standards.

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 end on 29th January 2027.

The role is based on a 46.25 hour working week, operating a 2-shift rotating pattern. The hourly rate is £12.72 per hour, plus a 14.5% shift allowance giving a total hourly rate of £14.56. This gives weekly earnings of £673.40!

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.