At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to process fresh salmon and ensure top quality.
- Company: Associated Seafoods, a leading seafood business in Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and excellent employee benefits.
- Other info: Full training provided and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a successful local business and make a difference.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 13.78 - 13.78 £ per hour.
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
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
If you're looking for steady, full-time work with competitive pay, great benefits and the opportunity to be part of a successful local business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the team behind some of Scotland's finest salmon products.
Production Operatives, Primary Dept, Buckie employer: Associated Seafoods
At Associated Seafoods, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in Buckie, offering competitive pay and a supportive work environment for our Production Operatives. With full training provided, opportunities for career development, and a range of employee benefits including life insurance and access to private GP consultations, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to be part of a dedicated team contributing to the success of Scotland's premium salmon products.
