Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Job description:
Job Title: Part-Time Fruit Packer Location: Fruits in the City – Unit 24 New Broompark, Edinburgh, EH5 1RS
Working Days: Sunday through to Tuesday (moving to a Monday through to Wednesday on appropriate Bank Holiday week of which you must be available)
Hours:
Sunday 9am to 3.30pm approx.
Monday 5pm to 8.30pm approx.
Tuesday 5pm to 8pm approx (or when all orders/duties finished). Approx 12hrs per week.
Employment Type: Part-Time
About the Role:
Fruits in the City has been operating for over 15 years and is a specialist supplier of quality fruit boxes and healthy snacks to workplaces throughout Central Scotland.
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Fruit Packer to join our team on a part-time basis. The primary focus of this role is to assist with packing high-quality fruit into boxes and baskets for delivery and sale.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carefully pack fresh fruit into boxes and baskets according to set standards
* Check fruit quality to ensure only the best produce is packed
* Follow packing instructions and presentation guidelines
* Maintain a clean and organised work area
* Assist with basic inventory tasks and stock rotation as required
* Work efficiently to meet team packing targets
Requirements:
* Reliability is essential – must consistently show up on time and follow through on tasks
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work quickly while maintaining high-quality standards
* Comfortable with some physical activity, such as lifting boxes and standing for extended periods
* Positive attitude and team spirit
* Be able to take direction from the Packhouse Team Leader
Preferred but Not Essential
* Previous experience in packing, warehouse, or food handling
* Knowledge of fruit varieties and freshness indicators
Rate of pay:
* Meets national minimum wage hourly rate.
* Pay is made at the end of each month through company payroll
To apply: Please send over a current CV and brief cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this position.
NO telephone applications / Outside recruitment agencies
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you able to safely handle weights of up to 14kg?
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 14 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person