Connect Appointments is recruiting a Logistics Operative to join an established business based in Livingston on a temporary-to-permanent basis!

Pay rate: £13.50 per hour

As a Logistics Operative, your duties will include:

• Using counterbalance FLT trucks to move items safely around the warehouse
• Handling and loading stock accurately
• Picking and packing
• Supporting the production team

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

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or stock control environment
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous picking/packing and loading/courier experience
• A reliable, organised approach to work in a fast-paced environment

Interested in this Logistics Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01324 464 951.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Picker Packers to join an established business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy warehouse facility, offering consistent Monday to Friday evening shifts with immediate starts available.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Monday, 10:30am to 8:30pm & Tuesday to Thursday, 2pm to 8:30pm
• Paid weekly at £12.75 per hour

As a Picker Packer, your duties will include:

• Locating and picking goods accurately in line with customer orders using handheld scanners
• Inspecting goods for damage or faults before packing
• Packing orders using appropriate industrial packaging materials
• Loading packaged goods into containers for shipping
• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately

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

• Previous experience in a warehouse, order picking or similar environment
• The ability to manually lift, move and stack goods safely
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable, team-focused approach to work

Please Note: You will be required to arrive at 11:30am on your first day for induction and training.

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a TIG Welder for a 4-week assignment with an established manufacturing business based in Livingston.

Our client works on industrial installations in stainless steel, and is looking for an experienced TIG welder who can pick up drawings and get straight to work.

What’s on offer?

• 4-week temporary assignment
• Working week of Monday to Friday
• Paid weekly at £18 to £20 per hour
• Immediate start available

As a TIG Welder, your duties will include:

• TIG welding stainless steel to industrial installation standards
• Working from engineering drawings and project specifications
• Calculating dimensions of parts to be welded
• Inspecting and finishing welded surfaces to a high standard

To be considered as a TIG Welder, you will need:

• Proven TIG welding experience with stainless steel is essential
• Experience of industrial installation work
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Availability to start immediately

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

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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 Warehouse Operatives to join an established logistics business based in Bathgate.

Working within the warehouse team, you’ll be receiving deliveries, booking stock in using handheld scanners and making sure everything is put away accurately across a busy distribution centre. You’ll work across ambient, chilled and frozen areas, with full training and PPE provided.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis (including weekends)
• Choice of two shifts: 5am to 2pm OR 11am to 8pm
• Paid weekly at £15.20 to £19 per hour
• Paid breaks and full in-house MHE training provided

Please note: This role involves working across temperature-controlled areas including chilled and frozen environments – full PPE is provided.

As a Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:

• Receiving and processing inbound deliveries safely and efficiently
• Booking stock into the warehouse using handheld scanning technology
• Verifying stock quantities and investigating any discrepancies
• Moving stock to designated locations using a variety of MHE
• Completing stock checks and maintaining location accuracy
• Supporting warehouse selection activities when required

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

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Confidence using handheld scanners and warehouse management systems
• The ability to carry out manual handling throughout your shift
• Flexibility to work across both shift patterns including weekends
• Previous Goods In, inbound or warehouse experience is required
• MHE experience including PPT, Reach Truck or Counterbalance highly beneficial

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Warehouse Operations Assistant to join an established logistics business based in Bathgate.

Our client runs one of the area’s busiest distribution centres, and this role sits at the front of the operation: receiving deliveries, moving stock and getting it stored in the right place. You’ll work across ambient, chilled and frozen areas, with full training and PPE provided.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis (including weekends)
• Choice of two shifts: 5am to 2pm OR 11am to 8pm
• Paid weekly at £12.90 per hour
• Paid breaks and full in-house MHE training provided

Please note: This role involves working across temperature-controlled areas including chilled and frozen environments – full PPE is provided.

As a Warehouse Operations Assistant, your duties will include:

• Receiving, handling and moving stock safely throughout the warehouse
• Unloading deliveries and preparing stock for put-away
• Storing stock accurately in designated warehouse locations
• Identifying and reporting damaged stock, shortages or quality concerns
• Operating MHE once trained, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards

To be considered as a Warehouse Operations Assistant, you will need:

• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately at pace
• The ability to carry out manual handling throughout your shift
• Flexibility to work across both shift patterns including weekends
• Previous warehouse, logistics or distribution experience is welcome but not essential
• LLOP, PPT or Bulk Truck operation is a distinct advantage

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

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Connect Appointments is one of Scotland’s leading recruitment agencies, known for delivering innovative staffing solutions and exceptional service to clients across the country. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a driven and experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team in Livingston.

This is an exciting opportunity to take your recruitment career to the next level in a fast-paced, people-focused role where your ideas, skills, and success are genuinely valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE?

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in developing new opportunities, through B2B sales calls, site visits and cold calling. You will also be integral to managing current client relationships while delivering outstanding recruitment solutions. This is a busy, fast-paced hot desk with multiple active clients – giving you the opportunity to hit the ground running while also focusing on business development to grow your desk even further.

Your day-to-day duties as a Recruitment Consultant include:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients
• Serve as the main point of contact for client requirements, queries, and escalations
• Understand client objectives and coordinate with internal teams to ensure satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and promote additional services
• Interview, screen, and shortlist candidates to match with client vacancies
• Use our bespoke recruitment software to manage jobs, candidates, and adverts
• Write and post job ads on local and national boards to attract applicants
• Proactively make sales calls and generate new business leads

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally with an industrial background
• Someone who wants to take on a 360 role, from sourcing to sales and everything in between
• Strong knowledge of both temporary and permanent placements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• A results-driven attitude with the ability to exceed targets
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work early mornings and provide evening client cover when required

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Competitive salary of £30,000, with on-target earnings of £40,000
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 – early morning sight visits are required
• Performance-related bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high street discounts and employee benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with autonomy and trust

Apply now and become part of the Connect Appointments success story!

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Connect Appointments is recruiting an Operations Manager to join an established food distribution business based in Uphall.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role overseeing all warehouse and transport operations across the site – ideal for an experienced warehouse and team manager ready to take the next step up, who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to get stuck in to get the job done.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 6am to 3pm (possible occasional Saturday morning cover)
• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum – dependent on experience

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards
• Overseeing driver pre-briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently
• Managing goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting
• Driving continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance
• Taking full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance
• Planning resource, managing staffing levels and monitoring KPIs and performance reporting

To be considered as an Operations Manager, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years leadership experience in warehouse management, ideally within FMCG or food distribution
• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and proficiency with ERP systems
• Experience managing multifunctional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Food Safety, HACCP and IOSH qualifications are advantageous
• A hands-on, motivational leadership style with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

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

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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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