Production Operative


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stonehaven, AB39 3AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Stonehaven (outskirts)

Pay rates: £13.79p/h, rising to £14.20 after 12wks - paid weekly!

Shift: Weekly rotating shifts Mon - Fri (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm - 40hrs p/w)

Contract: Temporary (potential for long term)

Start Date: Immediately

Key Responsibilities:

Always work safely across the production area by following company Health and Safety policies.

Identify and promptly report any issues with materials, machinery, or final products.

Maintain your work station keeping it clean, tidy and organised.

Prepare and handle packaging materials, ensuring correct labels, coding, and container specifications.

Operate production equipment including storage, feeding, mixing, blending, extrusion, and packaging machinery.

Conduct inspections, packing activities, and metal detection checks to maintain product quality.

Ensure products comply with weight control and quality requirements.

Accurately complete all required production, process, and food safety documentation.

Carrying out other tasks as instructed by a manager

Skills & Experience:

Preferably experience in FMCG or fast-paced production environments.

Experience in busy production or delivery operations is advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Energetic, proactive, and demonstrates a sense of urgency.

Strong team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative.

Requirements:

Due to site location, applicants MUST drive

Able to commit to shift rotation and long-term work.

This role is manual, involves frequent heavy lifting and requires applicants to possess a basic level of physical fitness

If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply within or email an up to date CV to sally.turnbull@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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