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
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Production Operatives, Primary Dept, Buckie employer: Associated Seafoods Ltd
As one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment in Arbroath, where innovation and teamwork are at the heart of our operations. Our employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a strong focus on health and well-being, making it an excellent place for those looking to grow their careers in food manufacturing. Join us to lead a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality seafood products while enjoying a range of employee benefits including a company pension scheme and cycle to work options.
