Scallop Cutting Staff

(Immediate start)

West Coast Sea Products Ltd are recruiting for Scallop Processing Operatives (Cutters) to join its experienced & dedicated cutting team, working on a piece rate basis.

No previous experience is necessary; however, the applicant would benefit from being a quick learner and good at working in a hands-on environment.  We are looking for candidates who have the desire to learn and develop new and existing skills, and have a flexible attitude towards work.

Wages:

The rate of pay for the first 4 weeks is £11.50 per hour to allow for candidate training on scallop cutting. Thereafter you will work on a piece rate basis, meaning you will be paid for the kg weight of scallops cut.  Scallop cutters currently working on a piece rate basis on average are earning between £12-£15 per hour (the top tier cutters today are earning approx. £90 for 5.5hrs work).

Benefits of the job:

• The work is flexible meaning that you can work around your lifestyle.
• Morning work, Monday – Friday, 5am to approx. 12 noon.
• Fully heated factory.
• Work the days & hours that suit you.
• 10% bonus when cutting earnings are over £260 per week.
• Company pension scheme.
• Weekly pay.
• No weekend work.
• Two weeks off at Christmas and New Year.

You will ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality & Hygiene are adhered to.  Identify and report any unsafe operations or acts and where possible, provide feedback or suggestions in relations to Health & Safety, Quality & Hygiene or otherwise for the purpose of continuous improvement.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to Alison McKie, Payroll & HR Manager at alison@wcspltd.co.uk or via post to West Coast Sea Products Ltd, Dee Walk, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DQ.

Fishmonger – Fish Van & Markets, Seafood – Dumfries and Galloway

£11.50 per hour (3-month probationary period)

£12.50 per hour thereafter

Expected start date: 16/09/2024

West Coast Sea Products are looking for a passionate individual to join the Dumfries and Galloway team to support the growth of the business. The successful candidate will be working primarily in fish preparation as well as customer facing roles. This is a fast-growing area of the company, so the person must be adaptable and flexible to change. Also, they must be capable of working in a fast paced and hands-on environment.

Le rôle comprend, mais sans s'y limiter, les responsabilités suivantes:

• Preparing and packing fish for vans
• Assisting with prepping fish orders.
• Fish filleting. Training would be given until competent on own.
• Local delivery jobs and occasional fish collections
• Selling from fish van
• Weekend markets stalls
• Dealing with unsold fish
• Traitement des espèces et paiement par carte.
• Filling in stock take sheets online
• Occasional work in other areas of local services where needed e.g. fishmonger shop or skippers scran van

Hours of work:

• Must be able to work on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday each week.
• Must work at least 2 weekend markets per month.
• Due to the changing nature of the business, the successful applicant must have the flexibility to change their working days with advanced notice.

Normal working week starts on Wednesday. Weekly shift patterns are:

• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + Saturday or Sunday ou
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + Monday or Tuesday

Compétences essentielles

• Doit détenir un permis de conduire britannique complet sans approbation majeure.
• Solides compétences en relations humaines - nous offrons un service proche et amical et nous sommes fiers de la fidélité des clients.
• Une personne enthousiaste qui veut prospérer et participer à la croissance de l'entreprise.
• Autonome, digne de confiance, fiable et capable de s'adapter au changement.
• Passion pour manger et / ou connaissance des fruits de mer (la préférence sera donnée aux candidats qui peuvent le démontrer).

Compétences souhaitables

• Expérience de conduite de livraison antérieure et / ou expérience de conduite d'une camionnette.
• Experience in working with seafood

Perks

• Opportunity to progress and take a career path in an avenue that interests you most.
• Get every Christmas New Year off.
• 4 day working week (4 week days or 3 week day + 1 weekend day)
• Staff discounts

Experience:

• van driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driver’s licence with no major endorsements (preferred)

Please send applications with CV to alice@wcspltd.co.uk

Self-employed Share Fishers

Our fleet of Scallop boats fish around the UK and we require self-employed deckhand share fishers. Our boats are currently working out of Kirkcudbright, The English Channel and The North Sea.

Working under the watch of The Skipper, we are looking for fishers who are team players, and who have a desire to learn and develop new and existing skills, with the potential to train as Officer of the Watch with progression to training towards your Skipper Ticket. Fishers must have a flexible attitude towards work.

Full training will be provided, experience is preferred although not essential.

Training provided as a minimum:

Basic Sea Survival

Safety Awareness

Basic First Aid

Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (Basic)

New Entrants Health & Safety