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Production Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 05 January 2026
Salary: £12.71 to £19.07 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Stromness, Orkney Islands
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Be Personnel Ltd
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Production Assistant

Stromness, Orkney

Be Personnel are currently recruiting Production Assistants on behalf of our client, one of the UK’s leading Scottish Oatcake brands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business during a period of growth.

The Role

As a Production Assistant, you will be working on the production line processing oatcakes to customer specifications, using traditional methods. The role involves a variety of tasks throughout your shift and is key to maintaining high quality standards.


What’s on offer:

Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour

Overtime paid at £19.07 per hour

Full-time hours – 39 hours per week, with overtime available

Weekly pay

Opportunities for permanent contracts

Supportive training provided

Potential accommodation options available


What we’re looking for:

Ideally, experience within a food processing or manufacturing environment

A reliable and punctual individual with a strong work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

A good level of physical capability, due to the manual nature of the role

Flexibility with working hours to meet business requirements


Shift pattern:

Rotating shift pattern

Start times between 07:00am and 08:30am

8-hour shifts, with an early finish every Friday!


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