Production Operatives; Apprenticeship Pathway

Associated Seafoods

Location: On site / Buckie, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Hourly Fixed salary:£ 12.75

Shift :
Day shift 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or Back Shift 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Pay Range : £12.75 per hour and overtime paid @ 1.5 x rate after 40 hours

Ready to build a career without sitting in a classroom? We are offering full-time, direct-hire positions that let you earn while you learn.

Through our Modern Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Operations, you can gain nationally recognised SVQ industry qualifications directly on the job, getting paid from day one without needing further college or university study.

We are a growing, multi-site Scottish seafood business supplying premium salmon and seafood products across the UK and globally. We are looking for motivated candidates to join our Buckie production team.

Whether you are looking to step straight into the workforce or want to use this entry-level role to launch a long-term career path in food manufacturing, quality control, or operations management, we provide the full training and support to get you there.

• Master hands-on skills in slicing, cutting, packing, and dispatching premium seafood.
• Learn core industry standards in food safety, quality assurance, and automated processing.
• Work actively as part of a dynamic, supportive production team.

• Access to funded Modern Apprenticeship qualifications (SCQF Level 5/6) while earning a full-time wage.
• Free 24/7 Virtual GP, private medical advice, mental health helpline, and legal advice.
• Company Pension Scheme, Death in Service scheme, and Smarter Spending discounts.
• 28 days' holiday (increasing with service), Cycle to Work scheme, free on-site parking, and discounted company seafood.
• Access to our dedicated Training & Development portal and clear progression pathways.

• Practical, hands-on mindset, no previous food production experience or specific formal qualifications needed.
• Willingness to work in a physical environment with manual handling and dexterity tasks.
• Motivation, strong work ethic, and a positive team attitude.

Are you able to reliably commute or are you planning to relocate before starting work?

Do you have previous experience working within food production environment?

Have you been referred to this job by a current Associated Seafoods employee? No Yes