Job Opportunity: Production Operative - Orkie Site (KY15 7HY)
Location: Freuchie, Scotland
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off (06:30 - 18:30)
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Production Operatives to join our team at our Balmalcolm site. If you have a positive attitude and are willing to learn, we want to hear from you! This position is integral to our operations in providing fresh produce to supermarkets across the UK.
About the Role
As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks within our factory, preparing fresh produce from field to shelf. No previous experience in food processing is required—full training will be provided. However, if you have relevant experience, please let us know.
Key Responsibilities

• Quality control of incoming fresh produce
• Grading and sizing produce
• Preparing produce by hand
• Working within Core, Prep, and Ready to Eat production areas
• Weighing, labelling, and packing
• Stacking finished produce onto pallets
• Other responsibilities after training, such as using machinery and food-safe chemicals
• Staffing the production lines

Ideal Candidate

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Quality-focused with attention to detail
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Reasonable physical capabilities due to the manual nature of the work
• Able to work in a cool environment
• Teamwork and result-driven work ethic

What We Offer

• PPE provided, including safety boots
• 20.5 days holiday (full-time, pro rata for part-timers)
• Pension scheme available
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for career progression (e.g., machine or forklift roles)

Important Considerations

• Please consider your travel arrangements to and from our site for a 06:30 start and 18:30 finish.
• Non-UK residents will need to supply their Home Office Share Code prior to any recruitment event. This role is not on the current Skilled Worker Sponsorship List, and we are unable to support applications from those seeking sponsorship.

Application Process
We will acknowledge your application upon receipt, but due to the high volume of applications, please be patient during the shortlisting process. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to a recruitment event.
If you're interested in joining a team that's making a real impact on the UK's food supply chain, apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.55 per hour
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Language training provided
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom?
• For Non UK Residents - please provide your share code and date of birth to enable us to review your Right to Work Status.
• Have you worked at Kettle Produce previously, either directly or via an agency?
• How will you travel to work?

Work Location: In person