Connect Appointments is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join our clients high-volume production facility in Kirkcaldy.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll have real ownership of keeping the plant running and the space to shape the preventative maintenance programme.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time permanent position
• £42,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:
• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
• Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm
• Week 3: Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am

As a Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across electrical motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors and production equipment
• Planning and delivering the preventative maintenance programme to minimise machine downtime
• Responding to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running
• Supporting factory operatives with machine changeovers and preparation of change parts
• Maintaining accurate maintenance documentation and managing critical spares

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

• A time-served electrical or mechanical engineering background is essential
• A Higher National Certificate level qualification is desirable
• Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment is desirable
• Strong fault-finding skills across multiple engineering disciplines
• A full UK driving licence and good physical fitness

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

CAKIR

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
• Up to £44,000 per annum
• 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.

CAHEAD

Connect Appointments is recruiting experienced Workshop Operator to join our Cambuslang-based client.

This is a hands-on production role for a leading manufacturer of timber frame construction products, and will suit an experienced joiner or someone with a strong background in timber work or construction manufacturing.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Choice of early or back shift
  • Early: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm @ £12.71 per hour
  • Back: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm (early finish on Fridays) @ £13.75 per hour

As a Workshop Operator, your duties will include:

• Working on production and construction benches to prepare timber frames
• Using a variety of handheld tools, saws and machinery
• Manual handling and heavy lifting throughout the shift
• Maintaining health and safety standards at all times
• General housekeeping duties

The ideal candidate will have, a background in joinery, carpentry or timber frame construction, or experience within a construction manufacturing or similar production environment

• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and production machinery
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A flexible attitude and willingness to work across all production benches

Interested? Apply now or call us on 0141 212 3740.

CAGLA

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Machine Operative to join an established bakery production business based in Bathgate, with genuine career opportunities for anyone looking to progress.

Please Note: Previous experience in a food production environment is essential for this role.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• 4-on 4-off shift pattern – giving you four full days off every week
• Working either 7am to 7pm OR 10am to 10pm
• Paid weekly at £13.22 per hour

As a Machine Operative, your duties will include:

• Setting up and operating production machinery to maintain a smooth and efficient line
• Carrying out product changeovers and machine adjustments as required
• Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults promptly
• Packing and labelling products accurately to meet quality standards
• Following strict hygiene and health and safety protocols throughout the shift

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

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential for this role
• A solid understanding of machine set-ups and changeovers
• A reliable, hardworking approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work at pace in a busy production environment

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

CALIV

Connect Appointments are recruiting a detail-oriented and experienced Administrator to join our Glenrothes-based manufacturing client.

What’s on offer?

• Long-term opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Paid at £13.97 per hour
• Great chance to develop within a manufacturing environment

Working as an Administrator, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Ensuring accurate data entry and record keeping
• Support the daily administration tasks of departments
• Ensuring all information is processed with precision and attention to detail
• Assisting with documentation, compliance, and reporting tasks
• Liaising with internal teams to support smooth operations
• Greeting all visitors and dealing with enquires

To be successful in this Administrator position, you’ll ideally have previous experience within an admin role – previous admin experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous. Other key skills and traits, include:

• Strong data entry skills with high levels of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

Ready to get started? Apply now or give us a call on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

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 £13.65 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.

CALIV

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our client’s team in Shotts on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic chance to take on a leadership role within a well-established and growing manufacturing business.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time permanent position
• Working week of Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm
• Paid annually at £35,000 per annum

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise daily bakery operations, ensuring production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime and waste
• Lead, motivate, and support the production team to achieve performance, productivity, and service targets
• Monitor and maintain health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards, ensuring full compliance with company procedures
• Manage day-to-day people responsibilities, including attendance, return-to-work interviews, training, and performance support
• Work closely with Production Managers and other departments to meet production plans, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime

The ideal Production Supervisor will have:

• Previous supervisory experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment is desirable
• Good understanding of health & safety, food safety, quality standards, and HR policies
• Confident using Microsoft Office and production management systems
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and improve team performance

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

CALIV

Join one of the area’s best logistics and distribution companies!

Connect Appointments are looking for reliable individuals to become an Order Picker within our client’s warehouse team in Bathgate.

Please Note: Due to the start time and location of our clients site, you must have access to your own transport.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time ongoing position
• Working 5 days out of 7 (based on a 3-week rota)
• Shifts starting at 5am and finishing around 12pm/1pm
• Paid weekly at £15.20 per hour

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
• Unloading deliveries and assisting with the distribution of goods throughout the warehouse
• Completing all necessary invoicing and paperwork accurately
• Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse environment

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 as required
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable, team-focused approach to work

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

CALIV