Production Operatives, Primary Dept, Buckie

Associated Seafoods Ltd; Buckie; On-site; GBP 39,485,000 - 44,772,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement increments with >2

Life insurance

Private GP consultations

Digital fitness & wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Associated Seafoods Ltd in Buckie is seeking Production Operatives for the Primary Processing Department. The role is full-time and permanent, based at Low Street, Buckie, with early morning hours from Monday to Friday. Starting pay is £13.78 per hour, rising to £14.42 after probation, with overtime at enhanced rates.

No previous seafood experience is required; full training will be provided. You will work in a hands-on environment, preparing salmon for the next production stage while

Qualifications

• No prior seafood experience required; full training provided.
• Physically active, hands-on role in primary processing.
• Ability to work on your feet in a mildly chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Process fresh salmon as part of the primary production.
• Check fillets using knives and specialist tools.
• Handle products safely through production stages to maintain quality.
• Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet daily targets.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Safe in chilled environment

Job description

Production Operatives - Primary Processing Department

Location: Low Street, Buckie

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm / finish

Type: Full-time, permanent

Pay

• Starting rate: £13.78 per hour


• Increases to £14.42 per hour after successful completion of probation


• Overtime paid at:


• £20.67 per hour while on the starting rate


• £21.63 per hour after probation


• Overtime opportunities available

Start the Journey of Premium Scottish Salmon

Before our salmon is smoked, prepared and transformed into the high-quality products enjoyed by customers across the UK and beyond, it passes through our Primary Processing team.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our team in Buckie. This is a physically active, hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in preparing fresh salmon for the next stage of production.

You don't need previous seafood or factory experience. If you're dependable, willing to learn and enjoy practical work, we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing fresh salmon as part of the primary production operation.


• Checking fillets, using knives and specialist tools.


• Handling products safely and efficiently as they move through the production process.


• Maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and hygiene.


• Working with colleagues to achieve daily production targets.

What We're Looking For

• Have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing a good job.


• Are reliable, punctual and committed to regular attendance.


• Enjoy hands-on, practical work.


• Are comfortable working on your feet throughout the shift.


• Can safely carry out manual handling and lifting tasks.


• Have good attention to detail and a focus on quality.


• Enjoy working as part of a team.


• Are comfortable working in a lightly chilled food production environment.

Previous experience in seafood processing, food production or manufacturing is welcome but not essential. Full training will be provided.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive hourly rates and overtime opportunities


• Monday to Friday working pattern with regular hours


• Full training provided


• Opportunities to develop and build a long-term career


• Stable employment with one of Scotland's leading seafood businesses


• Supportive team environment where your contribution matters

Excellent employee benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service


• Life insurance


• Access to private GP consultations for you and your family


• Digital fitness and wellbeing platform


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Additional employee benefits and discounts