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The Production Team at Macsween of Edinburgh are responsible for the preparation of ingredients, cooking, cooling and packaging of products (haggis, vegetarian haggis and black pudding).

Reporting to the Production Manager you will play a key role in the food production kitchen team, producing our fantastic world class haggis and other products. The job requires accuracy and strict adherence to correct manufacturing procedures.

Main Responsibilities

* Preparation of raw materials for each batch of production.

* To assist in the production of each batch of product (under the direction of the Production Manager) following all operational standards.

* To assist in all procedures, such as recording temperatures, cooking times, filling in weights for the production records etc.

* To assist in the cleaning of the factory area daily.

* Ensuring quality control.

* To report immediately any faults in the production process, machinery, or associated production equipment

* Assisting in all due diligence procedures, such as recording temperatures, cooking times, filling in weights for the production records etc

* Taking responsibility of your team’s quality of work and looking for opportunities where we can improve.

* To report any faults in the production process, machinery, or associated production equipment

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have;

* Qualifications in HACCP, TACCP & VACCP and Food Hygiene

* Food sector experience

* Strong appreciation of health and safety.

* Strong appreciation of continuous improvement

* Action-orientated, keen to make a difference and get things done

* Strong communicator and team player who works collaboratively and leads by example

* Strong people skills

* Excellent problem solver, able to quickly identify the root cause of problems and identify solutions

* Good attention to detail and values process efficiency and compliance

* Positive energy, enthusiasm, and authenticity

This role is predominately Monday to Friday, however there will be some weekend working paid at premium overtime rates.

What we offer

* 30 Days Annual Holiday

* Birthday Day Off

* Monthly Product Allowance

* Death in Service (3x Annual Salary)

* Company Sick Pay Scheme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Free On-site Parking

* Annual Flu Vaccination