Connect Appointments is recruiting a Front-Line Manager to join an established business based in Bathgate. Our client operates a busy, modern bakery facility with a strong focus on developing its people.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• £32,500 to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 4-on, 4-off shift pattern
• 7am to 7pm, OR 10am to 10pm

As a Front-Line Manager, your duties will include:

• Managing the day-to-day output of a team of operators
• Overseeing attendance, performance management and driving standards
• Recommending and implementing process improvements
• Working with a variety of teams within the organisation

To be considered as a Front-Line Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of food safety
• Experience utilising manufacturing systems such as SAP
• A hands-on, organised approach with strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Interested in this Front-Line Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join an established bakery production business based in Bathgate.

Our client operates a busy, modern bakery facility with a strong focus on developing its people. This is a genuine leadership role where you’ll be taking full ownership of safety, quality, output and cost across your shift.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• £44,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working 4-on 4-off, either 7am to 7pm OR 10am to 10pm
• Genuine opportunities for career development within the business

As a Manufacturing Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a shift team to deliver departmental KPIs
• Delivering the supply chain production plan and flagging any drift from target
• Enforcing site health, safety and food safety standards, and completing accident investigations
• Controlling raw material usage and direct labour, material and utility costs using SAP
• Driving performance improvement through lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis
• Managing shift handovers, reporting performance metrics and cascading information to the team

To be considered as a Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will need:

• Previous production or manufacturing management experience within FMCG is essential
• Experience of budgetary control and cost management is essential
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team
• Ideally have experience of 24/7 operations across 12-hour shift patterns
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards is advantageous

Interested in this Manufacturing Shift Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Order Pickers to join work with our Bathgate based client.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Shifts based off a 3-week rota, with eveyr one weekend in three off
• Shifts start at 4pm, typically finishing between 11pm and midnight (occasionally later)
• Base pay of £15.20 per hour (£19 for hours worked between 10pm and 4am)

Please note: Access to your own transport is essential due to the location of the site and the shift pattern.

As an Order Picker, your duties will include:

• Using headsets, barcodes and serial numbers to locate and pick correct items for shipment
• Safely picking items from shelves and packaging completed orders
• Assisting with the distribution of goods throughout the warehouse
• Completing all necessary paperwork accurately

To be considered as an Order Picker, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment
• The ability to operate picking machines and carry out manual picking
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable approach to work, both independently and as part of a team

Interested in this Order Picker role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting an Administration Assistant to join an established business based in Whitburn.

Our client is looking for a well-organised, detail-focused administrator to support the day-to-day running of a busy office, working closely with the Administration Manager across a varied workload.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Starting salary of £27,000 per annum

As an Administration Assistant, your duties will include:

• Answering main telephone lines and handling enquiries
• Carrying out daily stock reconciliation and data entry
• Filing delivery notes and invoices, and reconciling PODs against deliveries
• Completing weekly invoicing
• Opening and distributing incoming mail
• Setting up new agency staff on internal systems
• Providing cover across other departments when needed

To be considered as an Administration Assistant, you will need:

• Previous experience working in an office environment is essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Very strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate at all levels
• Previous accounts or finance experience is advantageous

Interested in this Administration Assistant role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives for temporary work with an established drinks bottling business based in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Our client is a specialist bottling and packaging operation working with premium spirits brands, offering early and back shift work across Monday to Friday.

What’s on offer?

• Ad hoc temporary work – flexibility is essential
• Monday to Friday, early or back shift available
• Paid weekly at £12.85 per hour

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Bottle and case feeding on a busy production line
• Applying corks and capsules by hand
• Packing bottles into cartons, tubes and gift boxes using packing guides
• Taping and sealing cases ready for dispatch
• Disgorging and emptying bottles as required

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong teamworking skills and a willingness to learn
• A reliable, positive approach to work

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives to join an established seafood processing business based in Buckie.

This is the skilled end of the production process, hands-on work with whole fresh salmon, with real variety across the shift and a clear route to a higher rate as your skills develop.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm
• £13.78 per hour, rising to £14.42 per hour once trained to skilled operator level
• Overtime available paid at 1.5X after 40 hours – £20.67 per hour
• Full training provided

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Working with whole fresh salmon at the first stage of the production process
• Deheading, trimming, slicing and pin-boning to quality standards
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards throughout the shift

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Knife skills are an advantage, but full training is provided
• A level of physical fitness as the role involves lifting and repetitive movement
• A reliable approach with a strong work ethic

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Sales Consultant to join our growing Livingston branch.

This is a telephone-based sales role focused on building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities and promoting our recruitment services. If you enjoy speaking to people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by results, this is worth a look.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• OTE of £36,000

As a B2B Sales Consultant, your duties will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound calls to introduce our recruitment services
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of industries
• Generating new business opportunities and booking appointments with prospective clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Understanding clients’ recruitment needs and providing suitable solutions

To be considered as a B2B Sales Consultant, you will need:

• A confident, motivated and target-driven approach to sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Previous experience in a telephone-based sales or business development role is advantageous
• The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment

Interested in this B2B Sales Consultant role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Sales Consultant to join our growing Livingston branch.

This is a telephone-based sales role focused on building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities and promoting our recruitment services. If you enjoy speaking to people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by results, this is worth a look.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• OTE of £36,000

As a B2B Sales Consultant, your duties will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound calls to introduce our recruitment services
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of industries
• Generating new business opportunities and booking appointments with prospective clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Understanding clients’ recruitment needs and providing suitable solutions

To be considered as a B2B Sales Consultant, you will need:

• A confident, motivated and target-driven approach to sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Previous experience in a telephone-based sales or business development role is advantageous
• The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment

Interested in this B2B Sales Consultant role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Telesales Advisor to join our Livingston branch on a temporary basis.

With over 25 years in business, six offices across Scotland and England and multiple specialist divisions, Connect Appointments is one of Scotland’s most established independent recruitment agencies.

Our goal is simple: connect businesses with the right talent, and we need someone ambitious and results-focused like you to help us achieve it.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position – 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Paid weekly at £14 per hour
• Opportunities for career progression
• A lively, fast-paced working environment

As a B2B Telesales Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound B2B sales calls to prospective clients
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of sectors
• Qualifying leads and booking appointments for the wider sales team
• Maintaining accurate records and pipeline activity in the CRM
• Representing Connect Appointments professionally in all communications

To be considered as a B2B Telesales Advisor, you will need:

• A proven track record in B2B sales or telesales
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A self-motivated, organised and target-driven approach
• The resilience to work at pace in a high-volume calling environment

If you’re ambitious and confident in B2B sales, and ready to hit your targets, apply today to join Connect Appointments.

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Connect Appointments have a unique opportunity for a Production Area Leader to join our prestigious client within their busy production site in Larbert. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a role within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time, permanent position
• £32,000 to £35,000 per annum
• Join an established and growing production business

Working as a Production Area Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting morning check-ins, ensuring staff are signed in correctly
• Carrying out training and delivering briefs
• Liaising with HR regarding attendance and performance management
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety procedures
• Communicating clearly with the Operations Manager and other teams

To be successful in this Production Area Leader position, you will have the following skills, traits and experience:

• Previous experience within production, contract packing, manufacturing or FMCG
• The desire to progress
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a hands-on working approach
• Able to balance multiple responsibilities
• Good problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Ready to get started? Apply today or contact Connect Appointments for more information on 01506 449 947!

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