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LOCH FYNE, CLACHAN, CAIRNDOW, PA26 8BL

Loch Fyne Oysters Location

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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd is based at Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland.  From this stunning location we have been supplying our customers with Scotland's finest fish and seafood for over 40 years.  From our internationally renowned Oyster Bar Restaurant and through the products we sell globally, we pride ourselves on provenance, quality and sustainability.

We are in the envious position where we can enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer; beautiful beaches, views, walks, wildlife and outdoor sports, as well as not being far from Dunoon, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Glasgow, to enjoy the benefits of a large town or city. 

Our team at Cairndow fulfill a wide variety of roles from processing staff to our restaurant and retail team, along with administration and sales.  We employ over 120 people and have developed strong links with the local communities. There is flexibility within the work place to move between roles and departments.

If you have a passion for working with local, sustainably sourced produce and would like to work in a friendly environment, in a great location, then please get in touch. 

HR TEAM - CONTACT DETAILS:
Christine Smith, HR Department, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland
E-mail: recruitment@lochfyne.com
Tel: 01499 600462 

Our current vacancies are listed here; we are happy to keep your CV on file if there is nothing immediately available.

CURRENT VACANCIES:   

  • PROCESSING OPERATIVES - Dayshift (Smoked Salmon Production)
  • CLEANING OPERATIVES - Backshift (Hygiene/Cleaning)

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  • Job Title: PROCESSING OPERATIVES - DAYSHIFT (SMOKED SALMON PRODUCTION) 
  • Contract Type: Temporary (Duration: 6 months).
  • Rate of Pay: £10.72 per hour.   
  • Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate of pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Contracted Hours: Full time hours, based on 40 hours per week.   
  • PART TIME HOURS / OTHER SHIFT PATTERNS ALSO AVAILABLE - PLEASE ENQUIRE.
  • Example Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7.45am to 4.45pm / Friday 7.45am to 1.45pm.
  • Other Info: For non-drivers, public transport is available from/to Dunoon.  

Job Description:

Looking for a job which offers something a little bit different, is rewarding and in a stunning location?

Join our award winning PRODUCTION TEAM - creating our premium smoked salmon products for the retail trade.  Learn a variety of new skills: filleting, smoking, preparation, slicing and packing.  We are looking for people who are reliable, work well as part of a team and are able to follow policies and procedures.  No experience necessary - full training will be provided.  We are able to offer part time and full time hours.

BENEFITS:

  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.

RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS. 

N.B. Please note there is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B. Due to the working environment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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  • Job Title: CLEANING OPERATIVES - BACKSHIFT (HYGIENE/CLEANING)
  • Contracted Hours: FULL TIME HOURS, based on 40 hours per week.
  • Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 31st December 2023). 
  • Rate of Pay: £10.72 per hour. 
  • Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate of pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Backshift/Nightshift Allowance: £180.00 per week; based on 40 hours per week.
  • Typical Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 5.00pm to 2.00am / Friday 2.00pm to 8.00pm.
  • Other Info: Successful applicants MUST have their own transport.

Also available:

  • Job Title: CLEANING OPERATIVES - BACKSHIFT (HYGIENE / CLEANING)
  • Contracted Hours: PART TIME HOURS, to fit within the following weekly shift pattern.
  • Contract Type: Temporary (Up to 31st December 2023).
  • Rate of Pay: £10.72 per hour.
  • Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate of pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
  • Backshift / Nightshift Allowance: £180.00 per week; based on 40 hours per week (pro-rata for hours worked under 40).
  • Typical Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 5.00pm to 2.00pm / Friday 2.00pm to 8.00pm.
  • Other Info: Successful applicants MUST have their own transport.

 

Job Description: 

We require additional people to join our BACKSHIFT CLEANING TEAM to carry out a variety of hygiene/cleaning tasks, plus assist with the production of smoked salmon for the retail trade. 

Duties will include:

  • Stripping and assembling production machinery for cleaning purposes. 
  • Cleaning production areas.
  • Operation of box washing machine.
  • Operating smoking kilns.

The ideal candidate will be committed, reliable and able to work well as part of a small team and without supervision at times.  Duties will involve some heavy lifting, therefore experience with safe manual handling and the ability to carry out a physical role is essential.

You will also need to have a flexible approach to your duties and working hours, as overtime may be required from time to time.  Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided.

  • Due to the shift pattern, applicants must have their own transport.
  • Current Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence would be beneficial.

BENEFITS:

  • 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
  • Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.

RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK.  THIS CAN BE OBTAINED BY BEING A UK CITIZEN OR BY HAVING UK SETTLEMENT STATUS.

N.B. Please note there is no live-in accommodation available.

N.B. Due to the working environment / equipment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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HOW TO APPLY:  Submit your CV to: recruitment@lochfyne.com or contact us for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462.
Christine Smith - HR Team, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland.

OUR LOCATION:  Clachan, Cairndow - head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland.  Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).