Connect Appointments is recruiting Food Production Operatives to join an established food production business based in Uphall, West Lothian.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour

As a Food Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Picking and packaging customer orders accurately on the production line
• Ensuring all loaded and unloaded items match the relevant paperwork
• Reporting any damaged or missing items to supervisors
• Storing and distributing produced items and assisting with inventory controls
• Keeping the production and warehouse environment clean and tidy

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

• Previous experience in a food production, warehouse or manufacturing environment is required
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work at pace
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• The ability to work effectively under limited supervision and as part of a team

Interested in this Food 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 bakery production business based in Bathgate.

Our client operates a busy production facility on a 4-on 4-off shift pattern – giving you four full days off every week – with a permanent position available on successful completion of a probationary period.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• 4-on 4-off shift pattern, choice of two shifts:
  • 7am to 7pm
  • 10am to 10pm
• Four days off every week
• £12.71 per hour, paid weekly

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Operating production machinery to maintain a smooth and efficient production line
• Carrying out product changeovers and machine adjustments as required
• 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 Production Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience operating production machinery is essential for this role
• A background in food production or manufacturing is advantageous
• A reliable, hardworking approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work at pace in a busy production environment

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

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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.

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

Our client operates a busy food production and distribution facility, offering a four-day Wednesday to Saturday working week – giving you three days off every week.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Wednesday to Saturday, 6am to 4pm – three days off every week
• Paid weekly at £13.65 per hour – with all breaks paid

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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Connect Appointments is recruiting Packaging Operatives to join an established food production business based in Broxburn.

Our client operates a busy chilled production facility, offering consistent Monday to Friday work with full training and PPE provided.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Monday to Friday, 6:20am to 2:40pm
• £12.71 per hour – paid weekly
• Full training provided

Please Note: This role involves working in a cold environment – full PPE is provided.

As a Packaging Operative, your duties will include:

• Picking, packing and monitoring quality control of products on a fast-paced production line
• Operating relevant production machinery and equipment safely
• Manual handling and weighing of products accurately
• Stacking goods onto pallets for bulk shipments

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

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Good time keeping and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working in a cold environment

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Bakery Retail Assistant to join a busy, well-loved bakery based in Whitburn.

Our client operates a popular bakery retail outlet, requiring a reliable and customer-focused individual to support the smooth running of the shop across a flexible part-time rota.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• 24 hours per week – shifts allocated based on the needs of the business
• Shifts run as full days or half days between 7:30am and 3pm
• £12.75 per hour – paid weekly

Please Note: Shifts are weighted toward the end of the week, with flexibility required for holiday and absence cover.

As a Bakery Retail Assistant, your duties will include:

• Welcoming customers and delivering a friendly, attentive service throughout every visit
• Handling cash and processing transactions accurately
• Rotating stock and taking in deliveries
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and well-presented shop environment throughout the shift

To be considered as a Bakery Retail Assistant, you will need:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing, retail or hospitality environment
• A warm, approachable manner with a genuine focus on customer service
• Full flexibility to work varying shifts as directed by the business
• A reliable, well-presented approach to work

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Car Valeter to join our client’s site in the Deans area of Livingston.

Our client operates a busy site requiring a reliable and hardworking valeter to keep vehicles clean and presentable to a high standard.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Every Sunday off plus one additional day off per week
• £12.71 per hour – paid weekly

As a Car Valeter, your duties will include:

• Cleaning and valeting vehicles to a high standard inside and out
• Ensuring vehicles are presentable and ready for customers
• Maintaining safety and cleanliness standards throughout the shift

To be considered as a Car Valeter, you will need:

• A valid UK driving licence is essential
• Previous valeting experience is advantageous
• Good physical fitness – please note this is a physically demanding role

Interested in this Car Valeter 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
• £28,000 per annum

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 launching a brand-new Permanent Recruitment Division across our Hamilton and Livingston branches, and we’re recruiting experienced 360 Permanent Recruitment Consultants to build it with us.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning and shape a new specialist division within one of Scotland’s most established independent recruitment businesses. This isn’t about stepping into someone else’s desk, it’s about building your own market, in your own sector, with the full backing of a business that already works with hundreds of employers across Scotland and the UK.

We’d welcome consultants from any specialism, whether FMCG, engineering, renewables, pharma, construction, manufacturing, commercial or professional services.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position, office based in Hamilton or Livingston
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• £30,000 to £45,000 basic salary – dependent on experience
• Bonus paid up to 25% of billings with realistic OTE of £60,000 to £80,000+
• Genuine career progression as the division expands
• The opportunity to shape and influence a brand-new business unit from day one

As a 360 Permanent Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be:

• Winning new permanent business through proactive business development
• Developing long-term client partnerships across your chosen sector
• Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy brief through to placement
• Sourcing, interviewing and presenting high-quality candidates
• Negotiating fees and offers and building a strong pipeline of vacancies and candidates

To be considered, you will need:

• Previous experience in a 360 recruitment role
• A proven track record of business development and winning new clients
• Sector experience in FMCG, engineering, renewables, pharma, construction, manufacturing, commercial or professional services is preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A driven, ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset

Apply today and help us build the future of permanent recruitment at Connect Appointments.

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