Production Operative Afternoons

Sofina Foods Europe; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Canteen

Health & wellbeing programme

Online Benefits Hub

Referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods is hiring Production Operatives for the Young’s Seafood facility in Fraserburgh. You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and work in a fast-paced environment to help deliver premium seafood to UK shelves.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm, with a full-time schedule. We offer a competitive £12.90 per hour, pension, life insurance, and benefits; on-site parking and a supportive, safety-focused team culture.

Qualifications

• Practical and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
• Flexible attitude and eagerness to develop within the role.
• Mechanical mindset is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Follow standardised recipes and schedules to meet daily output targets.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure food safety and product standards.
• Support the team in keeping a clean, organised, and safe workplace.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues to minimise downtime.
• Uphold all health and safety protocols.

Skills

Practical and detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Strong communication skills

Follow instructions

Flexible and keen to grow

Mechanically minded

Job description

Summary

Join a Team That Brings Premium Seafood to Millions

The Role

We’re looking for dedicated and hands‑on individuals to join us as Production Operatives at our Young’s Seafood facility in Fraserburgh. This is your opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s leading seafood producers—where passion for food, teamwork, and quality drive everything we do. Whether working with fresh salmon in our high‑care area or preparing delicious deli products, you’ll help ensure our premium seafood reaches supermarket shelves across the UK. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow within a fast‑moving, values‑driven business that puts people first.

Hours: Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm

Pay: £12.90 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery to maintain quality and efficiency
• Follow standardised recipes and schedules to meet daily output targets
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with food safety and product standards
• Support your team in maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues to reduce downtime
• Uphold all health and safety protocols

The Ideal Candidate

• Practical and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Team players with strong communication skills
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Flexible and keen to grow within the role
• Mechanically minded (an advantage, not a must)

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full‑time hours with consistent Monday to Friday shifts
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Access to our Online Benefits Hub
• Referral programme
• On-site parking and canteen
• Health & wellbeing programme

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Hours of Work

Full‑time

Company

Sofina Foods