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 449 944.

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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 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 an Accounts Assistant to join an established business based in Broxburn.

Our client is looking for a reliable and organised individual to support their finance function across a varied role – with experienced team members on hand to provide guidance and support, making this suitable for candidates at various levels of finance experience.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:30pm
• £16.50 to £18 per hour – dependent on experience

As an Accounts Assistant, your duties will include:

• Managing sales and purchase ledger using QuickBooks
• Processing payroll and RTI submissions using BrightPay
• Producing profit and loss reports and balance sheets
• Supporting the wider finance function as required

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

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role – all levels considered
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and BrightPay is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills
• A reliable, organised approach to work

Interested in this Accounts Assistant 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 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 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 per hour + £1,000 sign-on bonus
• 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 Forklift Drivers to join an established production and manufacturing business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy manufacturing facility, offering consistent work across a 5-days-out-of-7 pattern with early shift hours and competitive weekly pay.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• 5 days out of 7, 5:30am to 3:30pm
• £14.15 per hour – paid weekly
• Immediate start available

As a Forklift Driver, your duties will include:

• Safely manoeuvring forklifts within a busy industrial environment
• Stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves and pallets
• Moving goods between storage and loading areas and unloading deliveries
• Ensuring forklift operating areas are free from spills and obstructions
• Carrying out regular equipment checks and consolidating partial pallets

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

• A valid forklift licence
• Good spatial awareness and attention to detail
• Knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements
• The ability to itemise and record stock accurately
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Interested in this Forklift Driver role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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