At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate processing machinery, clean and prepare fish, and pack finished goods accurately.
- Company: Brightwork is part of the Staffline Group, specialising in temporary and permanent roles.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45 per hour with guaranteed 40 hours, plus free travel to the island.
- Other info: Accommodation is available close to the site for convenience.
- Why this job: Experience island life in Lerwick while working in a busy fish processing factory.
- Qualifications: Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential; experience is desirable but training is provided.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Brightwork has a great opportunity for Production Operatives to join a busy Fish Processing Factory in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, offering a 6-month contract, consistent hours, and the chance to experience island life while earning.
- Pay rate: £13.45 per hour (guaranteed 40 hours per week)
- Overtime: Paid after 40 hours is £20.18 per hour
- Contract length: 6 months
- Travel: Your flight or ferry to and from the island is fully paid
- Accommodation: Quality local accommodation available close to site
Lerwick is the main town in Shetland, offering a welcoming community with shops, supermarkets, pubs, a cinema and more, making it an ideal location for a short-term working adventure. Local accommodation availability and further information will be available to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Your Time at Work
As a General Operative, your duties include:
- Operating processing machinery safely and efficiently
- Cleaning and preparing fish to the required standards
- Grading products to meet customer specifications
- Packing finished goods accurately
- Maintaining high product quality standards
- Following strict hygiene, food safety and health & safety procedures
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal General Operative will be:
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible to work overtime when required
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Positive with a 'can-do' attitude
Due to the type of work, experience is desirable, however full training can be provided.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £13.45 per hour (guaranteed 40 hrs)
- Overtime paid at £20.18
- Free travel to and from the island
- Accommodation available close to the site
- Full training provided
- On-site support from Staffline
- Unique opportunity to live and work in the Shetland Islands
Production Operative in Inverness employer: Brightwork Ltd
Brightwork Ltd, located in Lerwick, offers a unique opportunity to live and work in the Shetland Islands. Employees enjoy free travel and quality local accommodation, along with on-site support from Staffline. The community features shops, pubs, and a cinema, enhancing the working adventure.
