Sofina Foods Europe
Production Operative Afternoons
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Summary
Join a Team That Brings Premium Seafood to Millions
The Role
We’re looking for dedicated and hands-on individuals to join us as Production Operatives at our Young’s Seafood facility in Fraserburgh. This is your opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s leading seafood producers—where passion for food, teamwork, and quality drive everything we do.
Whether working with fresh salmon in our high-care area or preparing delicious deli products, you’ll help ensure our premium seafood reaches supermarket shelves across the UK. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow within a fast-moving, values-driven business that puts people first.
Hours: Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Production Operative, you will:
- Operate and monitor production machinery to maintain quality and efficiency
- Follow standardised recipes and schedules to meet daily output targets
- Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with food safety and product standards
- Support your team in maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment
- Troubleshoot basic equipment issues to reduce downtime
- Uphold all health and safety protocols
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The Ideal Candidate
You Don’t Need Previous Experience In Food Production—just a Great Work Ethic And Willingness To Learn. We’re Looking For Individuals Who Are
- Practical and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Team players with strong communication skills
- Able to follow instructions accurately
- Flexible and keen to grow within the role
- Mechanically minded (an advantage, not a must)
Why Sofina Foods?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Full-time hours with consistent Monday to Friday shifts
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Access to our Online Benefits Hub
- Referral programme
- On-site parking and canteen
- Health & wellbeing programme
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
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Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5716BR
AdRef
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