Yard/Dispatch Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Client, a successful processor of ethically sourced quality Scottish seafood and smoked salmon products based in Cairndow, near Dunoon, has several opportunities available for both Yard and Dispatch operative to join their team and work on a full time basis.
As a Yard Operative or Dispatch Operative you will benefit from:
- A competitive rate of £10.72 per hour
- Opportunity for overtime which is paid at 1.5x standard rate
- Steady hours set between Monday to Thursday 07.45 to 16.45 and an early finish of 13.45 on Friday afternoons, with 30 mins paid break.
- A full-time agency contract which will become permanent providing standards are met
- Full training within a supportive team environment
- Weekly pay
- Refer a friend scheme with Love 2 Shop Vouchers
As a Yard Operative, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of equipment, loading and unloading trailers, goods in and goods out and quality checks throughout.
As a Dispatch Operative you will be picking, packing and sealing customer orders, including smoked/fresh fish, shellfish and meats. These will then need wrapped and sent to the dispatch chill ready for delivery
Whether you have previous experience of working within a similar role or are interested in developing new ones and making a move in to Scotland’s booming food industry, we would love to hear from you!
The ideal candidates will have:
- Experience of working within a labour driven or manual work environment
- The ability to work within a deadline driven environment
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn
- An excellent work ethic, being punctual and reliable
- A degree of physical capability as this role will involve manual handling and working within a chilled environment
If this sounds of interest, apply today and one of our multilingual team will be in touch!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yard/Dispatch Operative roles across Be Personnel Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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