Job Vacancies

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and quality driven QA team leader for our Prepared foods factory; to work as part of a team displaying confidence in own abilities and judgements, with

responsibility for ensuring quality of products leaving site conforms with the specifications laid down by the customer.

You’ll need the drive to champion consistently high standards and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of collaboration throughout the team by supporting the QA Manager with coaching the QA team members to drive continuous performance improvement.

The Mainentance Manager will ensure the safe and efficient running of the Prepared Engineering Department and will be responsible for providing leadership to the engineering team members, for ensuring sufficient resource to ensure safety is at the forefront of all activity. Responsible through the engineering team for ensuring Factory Performance is achieved through efficient PPM and high quality reactive maintenance.

Do you have a keen eye for standards, previous managerial experience within FMCG and a can-do attitude?

Our site in Abernethy, Perthshire is currently seeking an enthusiastic and flexible LGV driver to join our Transport team. The site is a small but efficient potato manufacturing plant, which complies with all government legislation regarding COVID-19 to keep all of our colleagues safe.

Do you have a keen eye for standards, previous managerial experience within FMCG and a can-do attitude?

We are seeking a candidate with minimum 2 years proven managerial experience within FMCG, ideally in the chilled food manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work under pressure, can positively manage and lead teams of people, be self-motivated, customer focused, and be well organised. You must be a pro-active problem solver that is not afraid to challenge the norm and drive continuous improvements through people. You will be a team player who demonstrates creativity, hunger and a firm understanding of the technical requirements within a chilled manufacturing environment.

Branston value and continue to invest in young, emerging talent in the fresh produce industry. 

As a placement student with Branston, you'll be given the opportunity to add real value by completing two 6 month placements in a variety of functions; ranging from Agronomy to Seed. You might even get the opportunity to work not only in different functions, but sites too. 

If you're interested in a career in the fresh or prepared food industry, then Branston is for you. Apply for one of our placement vacancies and join a forward-thinking business entering into a period of significant growth. 

Our site in Abernethy, Perthshire is currently seeking production line operators and graders. The site is a small but efficient potato manufacturing plant, which complies with all government legislation regarding Covid-19 to keep all of our colleagues safe. The role is based within our factory working as part of a small team, responsible for grading of potatoes and packing finished packs for our customers into trays and merchandising units. Shifts are 37.5hrs a week over a fixed 3.5 day week, with additional hours available.

Our site in Abernethy, Perthshire is currently seeking an experienced and skilled Forklift Driver. The site is a small but efficient potato manufacturing plant, which complies with all government legislation regarding Covid-19 to keep all of our colleagues safe. The role is based in our intake area of site. The successful applicant will be responsible for loading and unloading potato boxes on to LGV vehicles, and stacking boxes within our storage sheds on site. Shifts are over a fixed 3.5 day week, with additional hours available.

Reporting to the sizing & Intake Team Leader, the role is to work as part of a team to maximise intake & yard operations, communicating with the team in a positive manner, demonstrating the core Branston values always

Do you excel in building strong working relationships in a sales/commercial role? Our Seed department is seeking an individual who will be responsible for developing new seed sales and increasing our customer base across the potato industry. This exciting opportunity is a new role in the business, and we require an energetic and dynamic individual who can grow long term relationships with new customers.

If you are looking to start your sales/commercial career and have a passion to succeed this role is for you. Whilst possessing excellent interpersonal skills you will have drive to develop new sales opportunities outside of the current Branston producer groups

We're looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to help maintain the operational performance of our high speed production and packing machinery. You'll be responsible for frontline breakdown cover as well as undertaking routine maintenance to maximise production efficiency.

Hours - 4 on 4 off, 6PM to 6AM

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