Food Recruitment News: November 2009 Archives

Food manufacturing jobs are holding out well in the current recession. And, it seems that new food jobs are being created all the time. A new manufacturing site in Scotland has applied for planning permission to create up to 100 new food jobs in the Stornoway area.

The planning application was submitted by salmon farming company Lighthouse Caledonia to provide a facility to process up to 15,000 tonnes of fish per year. The factory will primarily be used for gutting and filleting and encompass an area covering approximately 7,000 sqm. Located at Arnish just south of Stornoway the facility is hoped to be fully operational before the end of 2010.

Lighthouse Caledonia closed a factory last year when is was under different ownership but this is a move in the right direction for the company who's turnover was £52 million in 2008.
If the 100 new jobs are created in the region it will be brilliant for the local economy and residents who rely on the fishing industry in this part of the world.

In any type of industry, health and safety plays a vital role. From risk assessments to knowing the Health and Safety at Work Act, this part of industry is a growing area and needs skilled employees.

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) are a leading health and safety examiner whose qualifications are recognised by bodies such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

If you are looking for a career in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and have qualifications in health and safety such as a NEBOSH qualification, the food industry is a perfect place to start or continue your career. There are many vacancies for qualified personnel who are forward thinking and can action positive improvements to the health and safety policies of different companies.

The processes used in the food industry at a manufacturing level can sometimes be hazardous and hence this type of role is perfect for people who are proactive not reactive. If you have a Health and Safety qualification, food manufacturing is the perfect place to continue your career.

If you are a skilled engineer who would a change of direction, there are always excellent food jobs on offer in the FMCG sector of the food industry.

The UK has struggled to produce enough skilled electrical and mechanical engineers over the last decade due to lack of apprenticeships. Whilst this means that it can now be quite difficult to recruit skilled engineers it also means that engineer's salaries are excellent and there are always opportunities for engineers looking for food jobs.

If you are an electrical engineer or a mechanical engineer or if you are multi-skilled you can bring many different important skills to this area of industry. If you have previously worked as part of a team providing reactive maintenance on large industrial equipment or perhaps have PLC skills on different types of processors you would fit into the food sector perfectly.

Most skilled engineers who work in the food industry have been in their jobs for many years and with the number of skilled engineers needed in the food industry growing every year, more engineers are needed. If you have the right skills, have a look at the available jobs in your area, you might be surprised at the number of positions available.