Production Operatives (Night Shift)

May 2, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Are you a night owl who thrives in a fast paced, hands on environment? Join our client’s processing team in Dingwall where premium Scottish salmon meets precision, teamwork and a role you can truly grow into. Start dates are scheduled for mid April, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a stable, well supported position with a clear timeline.

Why this role stands out

  • Great pay: Start at £13.60 ph, rising to £14.10 after 3 months
  • Extra earnings: Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours per week
  • Bonus potential: Earn up to 25% of your annual salary upon eligibility
  • Reliable hours with flexibility: Guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a usual start time of 6pm. Flexibility is required to meet production demands.
  • Annual leave perks: After 12 weeks you’ll benefit from a generous 30 days of annual leave
  • Refer A Friend Scheme: You’ll receive a £75 voucher of your choice when you refer a friend who completes 12 weeks in post. This payment is taxable.
  • Easy commute: Subsidised transport from Inverness, Alness & Invergordon
  • Room to grow: Development and progression opportunities in a thriving business
  • Path to permanency: Start on an agency contract with the potential to move into a permanent role, subject to meeting performance and attendance standards

What you’ll be doing

  • Feeding the production line
  • Using a knife to complete gutting and filleting of the fish
  • Washing and grading fish
  • Tagging, boxing and chill work (icing, lidding, palletising)

Who we’re looking for

  • Reliable, hard-working individuals with solid timekeeping
  • Team players who take pride in doing things right
  • Comfortable working in a manual, chilled environment
  • Flexible with shifts and hours
  • Experience in food production is a bonus but we’re especially keen to hear from those who have worked in fast paced, hands on environments

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a company that’s proud of its product, its people and its Highland roots.

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