Production Operatives, Primary Dept, Buckie

Associated Seafoods; Buckie; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement increasing with‑长度

Life insurance

Private GP access

Digital fitness and wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Associated Seafoods in Buckie is seeking Production Operatives for the Primary Processing Department. Your role involves processing fresh salmon as part of the primary production operation and ensuring quality and safety throughout the line.

No prior seafood experience is required. Training will be provided to help you learn the hands-on skills, keep daily targets, and support a stable, long-term career in a leading Scottish salmon business.

Qualifications

• No formal seafood or factory experience required.
• Willingness to learn and perform hands-on work.

Responsibilities

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

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

This role may suit you if you:

• 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