Production Operative (Day Shift)

Sofina Foods Europe; Annan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading seafood production team at Sofina Foods as a Production Operative. In this full-time role, you will ensure high-quality scampi production while adhering to safety and hygiene protocols. Ideal candidates are energetic and detail-oriented, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Full training is provided for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Online Benefits Hub

On-site canteen and parking

Life insurance and company pension

Employee referral scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Ideally experienced in food manufacturing, full training provided if not.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery for scampi production.
• Conduct quality checks to uphold food safety standards.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Mechanical understanding

Job description

Summary

Be Part of the Team Behind One of the UK’s Favourite Seafood Products

The Role

Sofina Foods is seeking motivated and dependable individuals to join our scampi production team at Young’s Seafood. As a Production Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations — helping us deliver high-quality scampi to households across the UK.

If you thrive in a hands-on role, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in a job well done, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in food production.

Shift Details: Dayshift (5:30 am - 1:45 pm, with an early finish on Fridays)

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will:

• Operate and monitor machinery to maintain consistent and efficient scampi production
• Follow standardised recipes and schedules to achieve daily output goals
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process to uphold food safety standards
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and well-organised in collaboration with your team
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of machinery to minimise production downtime
• Follow all health and safety protocols and food hygiene guidelines
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• We’re looking for individuals with energy, attention to detail, and a drive for quality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• A strong team player with clear communication skills
• Flexible and responsive to production demands
• Ideally experienced in food manufacturing (not essential – full training provided)
• Basic mechanical understanding is a plus for machinery operation and troubleshooting
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Online Benefits Hub
• On-site canteen and parking
• Life insurance and company pension
• Employee referral scheme
• Health & wellbeing support
  
  

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 meat 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, Day Shift, No Weekends

Location

Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4659BR