Production Operatives - Buckie - Direct Hire
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Buckie, Moray |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Associated Seafoods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Position: Production Operatives
Location: Buckie
Shifts: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) or Back Shift (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour, with overtime paid at x1.5 after 40 hours.
DIRECT HIRE *** PERMANENT AND FULL-TIME CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT *** NO AGENCY RECRUITMENT ***
About Us
We are a multi-site business producing a range of the finest Scottish salmon and seafood products, which we supply to retailers in the UK and globally.
Due to the business's continued growth, we now wish to recruit Production Operatives to enhance our production teams and provide support in achieving sales demand and maintaining product specifications.
What we offer:
Death in Service Scheme
Access to a wide range of benefits, including 24/7 access to private medical advice/ Virtual GP, confidential Helpline for support with counselling and mental health, expert legal advice, smarter spending and more
28 days' holiday increases with the length of service
Company Pension Scheme
Access to our Training and Development portal
Discounted Company Products
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Company events
About You:
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with a passion for high-quality work. We value flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Food production experience is helpful, but not required – we offer full training.
About the Role:
As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for slicing, cutting, packing, and dispatching our seafood products, while also supporting the value‑adding processes across the production line. Successful applicants will be expected to meet the physical demands of the role, which entails a substantial element of manual handling & dexterity, be hardworking and co-operative in their attitude and take pride in ensuring the highest product quality.
If you have any questions or wish to be considered for this position, please email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com
Location: Buckie
Shifts: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) or Back Shift (2:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour, with overtime paid at x1.5 after 40 hours.
DIRECT HIRE *** PERMANENT AND FULL-TIME CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT *** NO AGENCY RECRUITMENT ***
About Us
We are a multi-site business producing a range of the finest Scottish salmon and seafood products, which we supply to retailers in the UK and globally.
Due to the business's continued growth, we now wish to recruit Production Operatives to enhance our production teams and provide support in achieving sales demand and maintaining product specifications.
What we offer:
Death in Service Scheme
Access to a wide range of benefits, including 24/7 access to private medical advice/ Virtual GP, confidential Helpline for support with counselling and mental health, expert legal advice, smarter spending and more
28 days' holiday increases with the length of service
Company Pension Scheme
Access to our Training and Development portal
Discounted Company Products
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Company events
About You:
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with a passion for high-quality work. We value flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Food production experience is helpful, but not required – we offer full training.
About the Role:
As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for slicing, cutting, packing, and dispatching our seafood products, while also supporting the value‑adding processes across the production line. Successful applicants will be expected to meet the physical demands of the role, which entails a substantial element of manual handling & dexterity, be hardworking and co-operative in their attitude and take pride in ensuring the highest product quality.
If you have any questions or wish to be considered for this position, please email your CV to recruitment@associatedseafoods.com