Connect Appointments are recruiting an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Manager to join our client’s team in Bathgate.

What’s on offer? A full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience), working a 4 on-4 off night shift pattern of 7pm to 7am.

Other benefits include:

• Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• 28 days holiday per year
• Life assurance – 4x base salary
• Free onsite parking
• Staff discount platform
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll lead a night shift production team in a busy food manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for delivering key KPIs across safety, quality, service, and cost – while also acting as the site’s senior contact during out-of-hours operations.

Key responsibilities as a Manufacturing Manager include:

• Leading and developing the nightshift team to meet operational goals
• Managing hygiene, changeovers, and shift handovers
• Driving a strong safety and continuous improvement culture
• Controlling raw material usage and operational costs
• Supporting audits, investigations, and performance reporting

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Previous FMCG manufacturing or production management experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety, H&S, and cost control
• IT skills, including Excel and MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience desirable)

Desirable experience:

• Food manufacturing, BRC standards, or bakery production
• Previous work in a 24/7 or 12-hour shift environment

Ready for your next challenge? Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Manufacturing Manager.

CALIV

We’re recruiting a number of reliable individuals to join our Livingston client’s warehouse team as Picker Packers.

• Monday, 11:30 to 20:30 & Tuesday to Friday, 14:30 to 20:30
• Paid weekly at £12.25 per hour

Working as a Picker Packer you will be responsible for ensuring that customers orders are accurately fulfilled and packed to a high standard. Your day-to-day tasks include:

• Locating the correct goods as per customer orders
• Using warehouse machinery to move goods from storage areas to packaging areas
• Inspecting goods for damage or faults before they’re packed
• Using industrial packaging material, such as cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, wooden pallets
• Loading packages goods into containers for shipping
• Completing relevant necessary paperwork

To be successful in this warehouse role, you will ideally have previous experience in a warehouse, order picking or similar environment. Combined with: The ability to use scanners to locate and identify goods in the warehouse; The ability to lift and manually move items; The ability to safely and correctly stack goods; The ability follow H&S, and other company procedures.

APPLY NOW or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

We’re recruiting experienced Painters to undertake decorating work in Glenrothes!

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Duration: Ongoing work, with immediate start available

Pay rates: £20 per hour (CIS)

A great opportunity for qualified Painters that are skilled in exterior works. This work will include prep and final finish on window frames, external doors and possibly building walls.

Interested? Apply now or call Derek on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

We’re recruiting experienced Painters to undertake decorating work in Edinburgh!

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Duration: Ongoing work, with immediate start available

Pay rates: £20 per hour (CIS)

A great opportunity for qualified Painters that are skilled in interior redecoration as well as external work of high-end residential properties in Edinburgh. This work will include prep and final finish on walls, doors, skirtings, and facings.

Interested? Apply now or call Derek on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for a reliable and experienced individual to join our clients warehouse team, as a Warehouse Packer.

Working within their Grangemouth site, this is a 12-week guaranteed contract commencing June 2nd

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm (with an earaly Friday finish)
• Optional overtime of 7am to 12pm on Saturdays
• £12.21 per hour – paid weekly

Working as a Warehouse Packer your duties will include, but not limited to:

• Picking and Packaging of customer orders
• Ensuring that all items match the relevant paperwork
• Reporting any damaged/missing items to Warehouse Managers/Supervisors
• Storing goods within the warehouse
• Preparing orders before storage and shipment
• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining warehouse equipment
• Assisting with warehouse inventory controls
• General warehouse and labourer duties
• Any other warehouse duties as required

To be successful in this warehouse role, you will ideally have previous experience in a warehouse, order picking or similar environment. Combined with: excellent team-working skills; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; great organisational and record-keeping skills; the ability to work effectively under limited supervision; and have a good level of computer skills.

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 01324 464 951.

CAGRA

Connect Driver Solutions are looking for Class 1 Drivers for temporary-to-permanent work in Coatbridge!

Pay Rates: £18 to £21 per hour

Schedule: Primarily Thursday to Monday shifts. (£24.33 allowance for night shift)

Your Responsibilities as a Class 1 Driver:

• Operate Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently
• Perform regular vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance
• Comply with WTD, driver hours & rest periods

What You Need as a Class 1 Driver:

• Valid CAT C+E licence/LGV 1/HGV 1 licence
• Previous experience with Class 1 vehicles
• Valid CPC & Digi cards
• No more than six points on your licence, with no DD, CD, DR, IN, or TT codes accepted

Get Connected and apply now, or call our team on 01698 535 870.

CDSLIV

Connect Driver solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Connect Appointments have a brand-new opportunity for a Fitter to join our established client in Kilmarnock on a permanent basis!

Salary: £41,730 per annum

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am to 1:30pm

As a Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Overhaul, maintenance, examination and repair of rail vehicles and rolling stock
• Stripping and building safety critical components in accordance with technical drawings
• Fault finding and repair on mechanical components – e.g. bogies, brake actuators, axles etc.
• Door gear removal, overhaul, refit and test
• Working as part of a team, completing the necessary paperwork and work instructions

GET CONNECTED

Interested in a new role? Learn more about this position and APPLY NOW by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or call Derek for a chat on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments are recruiting an Electrician in Kilmarnock with our prestigious client on a permanent basis!

• Location: Kilmarnock
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am to 1:30pm
• Salary: £41730 to £50979 per annum

Working as an Electrician, you will be responsible for:

• Removing and refitting electrical components
• Carrying out modifications to rolling stock in accordance with relevant work instructions and specifications
• Carrying out inspection, maintenance and testing of rolling stock systems in accordance with vehicle instructions
• Where required, providing support for fault-finding and diagnosis
• Accurate interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications

The successful candidate will have previous experience of component removal and refitting of electrical systems, as well as SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Electricial or Dual Skilled Qualification.

Get Connected and apply now by submitting your CV or call Derek on 01324 464 955.

CATECH

Rewarding, permanent opportunities are available for a Coachbuilder in the Kilmarnock area.

Salary: £41,730 per annum

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am – 1:30pm

Our client offers a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector. They offer a stable and rewarding working environment from their state of the art facilities in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.

They’re looking for talented and passionate people to join their team.

As a Coachbuilder, your responsibilities will include:

• Stripping out, refurbishing, and renovating trains and rolling stock
• Using various metalwork techniques to remove dents, repair rusted sections, and fix panels together
• Bodywork inspections and corrosion repairs – cutting out rusted floors and side panels
• Installing new floors, lino, ceilings, and partitions and seating Inspection; removal and repair of internal and external panelling; refurbishment of train components (brushing, cleaning, and painting)
• Using hand, power, and air tools

The ideal Coachbuilder will be:

• Time-served with relevant qualifications from accredited bodies
• Able to pay strong levels of attention to detail, and able to identify issues and find ways to rectify

GET CONNECTED

Learn more about this role and apply now by submitting your most up to date CV or by calling our team on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments are recruiting individuals to become a Warehouse Operative/Porter with our Bo’ness (EH51) based client.

What’s on offer? A temporary on-going position; paid weekly at £12.21 per hour; with immediate starts and full training available:

Various shifts available:

• Monday to Friday
• Wednesday to Saturday
• Sunday to Wednesday
• Various shift times available

Working as a Warehouse Operative/Porter you will be a core part of the operations team, as you undertake:

• Assisting in keeping the lobby and other public areas clean and tidy
• Helping to set up rooms or move furniture
• Transport a variety of stock around the property
• Picking/Packing and handling of stock for customers

To be successful within this Warehouse Operative/Porter position you will ideally have experience in a warehouse or other similar position. Combined with the ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal; have great attention to detail; with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 01324 464 951.

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