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 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 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 are recruiting individuals to become a Warehouse Porter with our Bo’ness (EH51) based client.

What’s on offer? A temporary on-going full-time position; paid weekly at £12.71 per hour; with immediate starts and full training available:

Schedule: Various shifts available

Working as a Warehouse Porter you will be a core part of the operations team, as you undertake:

• Loading and unloading of goods
• Picking and packing of goods ready for despatch
• Merchandising of products on company website
• Elements of heavy lifting

To be successful within this Warehouse Porter position you will ideally have experience in a warehouse or other similar position. Combined with the ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal; have great attention to detail; with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives for temporary work with an established drinks bottling business based in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Our client is a specialist bottling and packaging operation working with premium spirits brands, offering early and back shift work across Monday to Friday.

What’s on offer?

• Ad hoc temporary work – flexibility is essential
• Monday to Friday, early or back shift available
• Paid weekly at £12.85 per hour

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Bottle and case feeding on a busy production line
• Applying corks and capsules by hand
• Packing bottles into cartons, tubes and gift boxes using packing guides
• Taping and sealing cases ready for dispatch
• Disgorging and emptying bottles as required

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

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong teamworking skills and a willingness to learn
• A reliable, positive approach to work

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Warehouse Order Pickers to join an established logistics and distribution business in Bathgate, paying £15.20 per hour.

This is a fast-paced operation working to pick rates and accuracy targets, so we’re looking for people with genuine warehouse experience who can hit the ground running.

What’s on offer?

• Paid weekly at £15.20 per hour (£19 for hours worked between 10pm and 4am)
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Shifts based off a 3-week rota, with every one weekend in three off
• Shifts start at 4pm, typically finishing any time after midnight

Please note: Access to your own transport is essential due to the shift times and location of the site.

As a Warehouse Order Picker, your duties will include:

• Using headsets, barcodes and serial numbers to locate and pick correct items for shipment
• Working to pick rates and accuracy targets throughout the shift
• Packing completed orders and assisting with the distribution of goods
• Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse environment

To be considered as a Warehouse Order Picker, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months’ order picking or warehouse experience
• Experience working to pick rates and accuracy targets
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work at pace

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join an established logistics business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy parcel sorting facility, offering flexible early morning shifts across Monday to Saturday with full training provided.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Flexible shifts between Monday and Saturday – 2am to 8am or 4am to 10am
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour
• Holiday accrual and pension scheme
• Full training provided

As a Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:

• Sorting and scanning parcels ready for dispatch
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Checking items against delivery paperwork and reporting any damaged or missing goods
• Keeping your working area clean and safe throughout the shift

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

• Previous experience in a warehouse, parcel sorting or similar fast-paced environment is preferred
• Good physical fitness – manual handling and lifting is involved
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• A reliable, punctual approach to work, both independently and as part of a team

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

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Forklift Driver 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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Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives to join an established fresh produce business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy food production facility, requiring reliable and detail-oriented operatives to support packing and distribution across a revolving rota that includes weekend working.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time temporary position – 40 hours per week
• Working 5 days out of 7, from 6am to 3pm – on a 6-week revolving rota
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Setting up production lines and ensuring materials are correctly positioned at the start of each shift
• Selecting, packing, labelling and sealing fresh produce to customer specifications including count, weight, colour and origin
• Operating scanners, pallet trucks, MHE and computer equipment safely in line with health and safety procedures
• Completing quality checks, segregating rejected produce and managing label stock accurately
• Completing all required paperwork and liaising with supervisors, QA and production teams to minimise downtime

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

• Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A basic level of computer literacy
• Knowledge of fresh produce and health and safety procedures is advantageous – pallet truck training will be provided

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

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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.

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