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
• Full-time ongoing position
• Working 5 days out of 7, on a 3-week rota
• Shifts start at 5am, finishing between 12:00-13:00

Please note: Access to your own transport is essential due to the start time 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 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.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Paid weekly at £14.45 to £21.68 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.

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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 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 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.

CAHEAD

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 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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