Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives to join an established business based in East Kilbride, part of a large international group with operations across the globe.

Our client offers long-term opportunities and progression within a strong team environment, with a choice of two shift patterns to suit different working preferences.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Choice of two shifts: Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
• £12.71 per hour, paid weekly

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Basic operation of manufacturing equipment
• Loading and unloading materials and cardboard onto production lines
• Carrying out routine product quality checks
• Sorting gift products into presentation packaging

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

• The ability to work quickly and precisely in a repetitive, fast-paced environment
• Strong teamworking skills and good concentration
• Previous experience in a similar production or manufacturing role

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870.

CAHAM

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Picker Packer to join an established food production business based in East Kilbride.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour

As a Picker Packer, your duties will include:

• Using handheld scanners to locate and pick customer orders
• Packing products for shipping – this may involve heavy lifting
• Conducting quality checks on all items to ensure consistent standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Following all company policies and procedures

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

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Food production experience is advantageous
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable approach to work, both independently and as part of a team

Interested in this Picker Packer role? Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870.

CAHAM

Connect Appointments are seeking an experienced Payroll Manger to join and lead our client’s Falkirk-based payroll department.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Working as a Payroll Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of payroll operations for multiple SME clients. Combined with:

• Calculating wage increments, overtime payments and public holiday pay
• Cheques or bank transfers for employee payments (depending on the business)
• Analysing and reporting on payroll data
• Auditing the payroll to make sure it satisfies all government regulations
• Developing and refining payroll procedures

To be successful you will ideally have a formal payroll qualification, with previous experience of working in a payroll bureau, preferably using Sage 50 payroll. Other key skills, traits and experience include:

• Previous chartered accountancy experience (preferred, but not essential)
• Knowledge of the end-to-end payroll processing and auto enrolment compliance
• Deal with all incoming payroll queries and responding efficiently
• Establishing excellent working relationships with clients
• The ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication

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

CAGRA

Connect Appointments is recruiting Bottling Hall Operatives for one of Scotland’s best-known whisky producers, based in Grangemouth.

Our client bottles some of the most recognised whisky brands in the world, with a choice of day or night shift, full training provided and immediate starts available.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Two shifts to choose from:
  • Nights: Monday to Thursday, 8:45pm to 6:45am @ £16.10 per hour
  • Days: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5pm @ £12.88 per hour
• Pay rates increasing after completion of 12 weeks

As a Bottling Hall Operative, your duties will include:

• Feeding bottles and monitoring the line to keep production running smoothly
• Hand packing finished products into cartons, cases and gift packaging
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the shift
• Supporting product changeovers as required
• Keeping the production area clean and tidy

To be considered as a Bottling Hall Operative, you will need:

• Previous production experience is welcome, though full training is provided
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work at pace
• A reliable, punctual approach to work
• The ability to work well as part of a team

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

CAGRA

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.

CALIV

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.

CALIV

Connect Appointments is recruiting an experienced HGV Mechanic to join an established vehicle repair and maintenance business based in Kirkcaldy on a full-time permanent basis, paying £40,000+ per annum.

Our client operates a busy workshop maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles, offering consistent Monday to Friday hours with overtime available.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm – this may vary depending on business requirements
• £40,000+ per annum – dependent on experience
• Overtime available

As an HGV Mechanic, your duties will include:

• Carrying out maintenance and repair work across a modern fleet of vehicles
• Completing inspections, identifying faults and raising them with the Workshop Manager
• Completing all relevant paperwork and maintaining accurate records of work carried out
• Following company policies and procedures, particularly around health and safety
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop environment

To be considered as an HGV Mechanic, you will need:

• Proven experience in a mechanic or vehicle technician role
• Good attention to detail with basic computer skills
• A punctual, reliable and flexible approach to work
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Interested in this HGV Mechanic role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

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.

CALIV

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Production Coordinator to join our team, based at a client’s site in East Kilbride.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role managing our temporary workforce on site day to day. From morning check in’s and inductions through to workforce planning and building strong relationships with the client’s team. You’ll be the first point of contact for both our workers and the client, keeping the operation running smoothly on both sides.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary ongoing position
• Monday to Friday, 6:15am to 3:15pm
• Paid weekly at £13.71 per hour
• The backing of one of Scotland’s most established independent recruitment agencies

As a Production Coordinator, your duties will include:

• Conducting daily attendance checks and sourcing replacements where needed
• Meeting new starters, allocating PPE and carrying out site inductions
• Updating attendance records, timesheets and manning schedules
• Carrying out production floor walk-rounds to monitor PPE and compliance
• Conducting performance reviews and maintaining training records

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

• Previous experience within recruitment, onsite management or a production environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a hands-on approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• The ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping

Interested in this Production Coordinator role? Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870.

CAHEAD

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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