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Engineer

Salary: £44,600 per Annum
Location: Bellshill, Motherwell Foodpark
Shifts: Backshift 

 Backshift from 13.00pm – 21.30pm

 With flexibility for weekend work when required. (Overtime paid a 1.75x rate)

 Weekly paid 

Scottish Shellfish are the UK’s leading supplier of rope-grown mussels and cultivated Pacific oysters.

Our farmers produce mussels and oysters of the highest quality from the pristine seas of the West coast of Scotland and the Shetland Isles.

Our shellfish are either prepared as fresh products or made into a superb range of ready meal dishes for sale in supermarkets and other retail outlets.

We believe the quality of our mussels and oysters lies in the passion our farmers have for shellfish farming and the real care and pride they take during the cultivation process. We are a co-operative, so our farmers engage in every part of the business.

As we continue to grow, we have a requirement for an experienced Engineer to join the team at our state-of-the-art facility in Bellshill.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting maintenance tasks as laid down in the Maintenance Database and other related duties as they arise
  • Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner
  • Ensuring that paperwork relating to maintenance is kept up to date
  • Ensuring that stock of spare parts is monitored, stored safely in the correct place
  • Keeping the departmental Supervisors informed regarding the status of breakdowns or other issues when necessary
  • Undertaking training as instructed within Company training plans to develop skills applicable to specific functions
  • Adhering to the Company’s Health & Safety policy and showing a diligent approach to safety matters within the factory areas

The main requirements for this role are:

  • Electrical experience in food production (FMCG)
  • 18th Edition Trained Preferred
  • Experience with automation systems
  • Access to own transport

Other desirable qualities include:

  • Experience with PLC control systems
  • Experience using Electrical / Pneumatic drawings
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel

Company Benefits:

  • Pension – the employee contributes 5% and the company adds 3%
  • Insurance – we have a death in service policy for employees which is twice their annual salary
  • Free parking
  • Free vending machine for hot drinks

(We respectfully request no speculative calls or CVs from agencies please) 

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Production Operative

About Us

We are the UK’s leading supplier of rope-grown mussels and cultivated Pacific oysters, farmed in the pristine seas of the West Coast of Scotland and the Shetland Isles. Our shellfish are sold fresh or as part of our premium ready-meal range, available in major supermarkets and retail outlets.

As a farmer-owned co-operative, our members take pride in every stage of the process – from cultivation to customer – ensuring exceptional quality and sustainability.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced Production Operatives to join our operations at our state-of-the-art facility in Bellshill.

What You’ll do

  • Perform production line tasks as directed by Supervisors and Key Workers.
  • Understand product specifications, processing methods, and throughput targets.
  • Maintain high standards of product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy.
  • Follow company policies on hygiene, dress code, and health & safety.
  • Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and COSHH regulations.
  • Participate in training programs to build relevant skills.
  • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices – including “Clean as You Go” and good housekeeping.
  • Support a positive team environment with a professional and flexible attitude.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Willingness to learn and work as part of a fast-paced production team.
  • Commitment to food hygiene, quality, and health & safety standards.

Desirable:

  • Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
  • Access to personal transport (not essential – site is public transport accessible).

Working Hours

Monday to Friday                            06:00 – 14:30 pm

Pay & Benefits

SalaryCompetitive, dependent on experience
ParkingFree on-site secure parking
RefreshmentsComplimentary tea and coffee
Pension3% employer contribution
Life AssuranceGroup Life assurance Cover
HealthFree audiometry (hearing) tests
TrainingOngoing personal development opportunities
Team EventsChristmas buffet and engagement activities
Email to enquire

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