Production Operator - Fife

Ref: 701 Date Posted: Monday 27 Oct 2025

2020 Recruitment are working with our South Queensferry based manufacturing client who are looking to add Production Operatives to their team on a temporary contract.

Due to high demand in orders, they need to increase their team for 3-4 weeks with the potential to be extend if required.

This is a job that requires you to be on your feet and will occasionally involve some heavy lifting of up to 23kg bags/boxes.

The Role

As the Production Operative you will be trained across multiple areas of the business including machinery, packaging and dispatch. This is not a repetitive line job, you will be expected to work across various stations.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 14:00

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Production Operative your duties will include:

  • Running production machines and switching between tasks
  • Cleaning workstations and equipment as part of daily routines
  • Carrying out size changes and basic machine adjustments
  • Packing, wrapping, and preparing for dispatch
  • Keeping the production area safe, tidy, and up to spec
  • Completing paperwork for quality control and traceability

Requirements

To be considered for the role you must have the following:

  • A good attitude and solid work ethic
  • Reliable
  • Someone who learns quickly and gets on with the job
  • Experience in production, packaging, or food environments preferred
  • Able to read and write in English, with basic numeracy
  • Hands-on and happy to get involved in cleaning and maintenance

Package

As the Production Operative you will be offered:

  • Hourly rate of £12.60
  • Various benefits from 2020 Recruitment (retail, restaurants, health benefits all included)
  • Company incentives
  • Discount on products

Apply

To apply for this position please send an up to date CV to robert@2020-recruitment.com