Connect Appointments is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join an established food manufacturing business based in Dunfermline.

This is a hands-on role keeping the production plant running: grinding and mixing machines, packing lines and conveyors. Monday to Friday, weekends off, no on-call. And our client will consider an experienced engineer or a junior engineer keen to develop.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position – 40 hours per week
• An annual salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Working week of Monday to Friday, rotating day and back shift between 5am and 10pm
• Life assurance at 3x salary, company pension
• Enhanced maternal/parental pay and company sick pay
• Free parking and on-site snacks, product discounts
• An extra day off for life events

As a Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime
• Delivering preventative and predictive maintenance plans
• Assisting with the installation of new machinery
• Maintaining accurate records and spare parts inventory

To be considered as a Maintenance Engineer, you will need:

• HNC or HND in mechanical or electrical engineering, or to be working towards one
• Experience in a processing or manufacturing environment
• A working understanding of PUWER and LOLER
• PLC experience and IOSH accreditation are advantageous

Interested in this Maintenance Manager role? Apply now or give us a call on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Welder/Fabricator to join a globally recognised manufacturing business based in Livingston.

Our client is a well-established international manufacturer with a modern, well-organised workshop and a strong team culture.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4pm
• £16.50 per hour
• £1,000 sign-on bonus with a further £1,000 bonus paid after a successful review following completion of 6 months
• Salary sacrifice pension matched up to 8%
• Bonus scheme and company sick pay
• Group life insurance and retail discount scheme

As a Welder/Fabricator, your duties will include:

• TIG and MIG welding across a variety of fabrication projects
• Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings
• Working on general sheet metal and light fabrication work
• Using hand and power tools to trim, cut and fit components
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures at all times

To be considered as a Welder/Fabricator, you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Welder/Fabricator in a manufacturing environment
• Proven TIG and MIG welding skills
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential

Interested in this Welder/Fabricator role? Apply now or call us on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Materials Handler to join an established business based in the Auchterarder area.

Our client operates a busy warehouse facility, offering a structured 4-on 4-off shift pattern and immediate starts for experienced candidates – please note that access to your own transport is essential due to the location of the site.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• 4-on 4-off shift pattern, working 6:45am to 7pm
• Paid weekly £14.31 per hour – overtime paid at £21.45 per hour

As a Materials Handler, your duties will include:

• Booking goods into stock and issuing stock for relevant jobs using handheld scanners
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
• Consolidating stock and returning items to designated storage locations
• Safely manoeuvring a Counterbalance forklift within a busy warehouse environment
• Maintaining accurate stock records and reading labels to identify correct goods

To be considered as a Materials Handler, you will need:

• A valid Counterbalance forklift licence is essential
• Previous experience in a warehouse or material handling environment
• Good attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Access to own transport is essential due to the location of the site

Interested in this Materials Handler role? Apply now or call us on 01324 464 951.

CAGRA

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Forklift Driver to join our manufacturing client in Twechar.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 1pm to 9pm
• Paid weekly at £12.71 to £13.71 per hour

As a Forklift Driver, your duties will include:

• Manoeuvring forklifts safely within a busy industrial environment
• Stacking, moving and relocating goods to designated storage and loading areas
• Unloading deliveries and consolidating partial pallets
• Keeping forklift operating areas clear of spills and obstructions
• Carrying out regular equipment checks and reporting any faults promptly

To be considered as a Forklift Driver, you will need:

• A valid forklift licence is essential
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• A reliable, safety-focused approach to work

Interested in this Forklift Driver role? Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870.

CAHAM

Connect Appointments is recruiting Despatch Pickers to join an established food manufacturing business based in Shotts, North Lanarkshire.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Paid weekly at £14.45 to £21.68 per hour – with all breaks paid
• Working on a two week rotation:
• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (6am to 6pm)
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday (6am to 6pm), Saturday and Sunday (6am to 4pm)

Please note: Own transport is essential due to the location of the site.

As a Despatch Picker, your duties will include:

• Order picking from storage areas ensuring correct stock is selected from the correct location
• Safe handling and storage of all products in line with company procedures
• Loading vehicles safely, legally and in a neat and presentable manner
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across all warehouse areas
• Adhering to all health and safety requirements and company policies

To be considered as a Despatch Picker, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, despatch or order picking environment is advantageous
• A reliable, detail-focused approach to work with good health and safety awareness
• Access to own transport – essential due to the rural location of the site

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

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FLT LICENCES CONSIDERED

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join our well-known logistics client within the Newhouse area.

What’s on offer?

• A temporary ongoing opportunity
• Working a rotational 4-on 4-off shift pattern
• Shifts starting 6/7am to 5pm – 45 hours per week
• Paid weekly at £13.34 per hour

Your duties as a Forklift Driver include:

• Manoeuvring the forklift safely
• Stacking large quantities of goods
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Loading and Unloading deliveries

For this Forklift Driver position, you must possess a valid counterbalance forklift license (internal or external) and have previous experience operating a FLT within a warehouse or other faced paced environments.

Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870 to become a Forklift Driver.

CAHAM

Connect Appointments is recruiting a an experienced Hygiene Operative to join an established food production business based in Inverkeithing.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary position moving to permanent after 12 weeks
• Monday to Friday, 9pm to 5am
• Paid weekly at £14.50 per hour

As a Hygiene Operative, your duties will include:

• Cleaning factory floors, walls, work surfaces and production machinery to set hygiene standards
• Safely operating cleaning tools, equipment and chemicals
• Moving machinery and equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning
• Maintaining hygiene standards in line with company procedures and food safety requirements

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

• Previous cleaning experience within an industrial hygiene role is essential
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable, team-focused approach to work

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

CAKIR

Connect Appointments are seeking an experienced Payroll Manger to join and lead our client’s Falkirk-based payroll department.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Working as a Payroll Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of payroll operations for multiple SME clients. Combined with:

• Calculating wage increments, overtime payments and public holiday pay
• Cheques or bank transfers for employee payments (depending on the business)
• Analysing and reporting on payroll data
• Auditing the payroll to make sure it satisfies all government regulations
• Developing and refining payroll procedures

To be successful you will ideally have a formal payroll qualification, with previous experience of working in a payroll bureau, preferably using Sage 50 payroll. Other key skills, traits and experience include:

• Previous chartered accountancy experience (preferred, but not essential)
• Knowledge of the end-to-end payroll processing and auto enrolment compliance
• Deal with all incoming payroll queries and responding efficiently
• Establishing excellent working relationships with clients
• The ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication

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

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