Food Production Operative

Be Personnel is currently recruiting Food Production Operatives to join our client, a global leader in seafood production and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with real career progression in a thriving and fast-growing industry.

• Skilled Operator: £13.60 per hour
• Advanced Operator: £14.34 per hour

With structured training, you’ll have the opportunity to progress quickly and increase your earnings as you gain experience.

• 06:00 - 18:30 2-2-3 rotation
• 06:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday
• 18:00 - 22:00 or 18:30 - 22:30 Monday to Friday

As a Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality salmon products for customers across the UK and beyond. Your duties will include:

• Working on a fast-paced production line handling fresh, smoked, and infused salmon
• Preparing, trimming, slicing, and packing products to strict quality standards
• Ensuring all products meet food safety and hygiene regulations
• Performing quality checks to maintain consistency and customer satisfaction
• Keeping your work area clean and compliant with health & safety guidelines
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

This is a hands-on role in a chilled environment, so you should be comfortable working on your feet and handling food products throughout your shift.

• Have experience in food production, manufacturing, or other manual roles (preferred but not essential)
• Are reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Have good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Are physically capable of standing for long periods and performing manual tasks
• Can be flexible with shifts depending on business needs

Full training is provided, so a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.

• Opportunity for a permanent contract (or immediate permanent roles for experienced candidates)
• Weekly pay (agency) or monthly if employed directly
• 30 days holiday (after 12 weeks for agency workers)
• Structured training and development pathways
• A chance to build a career with a company that promotes from within

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If you’re motivated, ambitious, and ready to build a career in Scotland’s growing food industry, we want to hear from you.