A Perthshire snack producer is looking to hire more than a dozen new employees as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Mackie’s Crisps is aiming to recruit at least 15 new full-time factory workers at its site in Inchcoonans near Errol including machine operators, drivers and a quality controller as demand for its products builds.
Over the course of 2021 Mackie’s has started regularly producing around 500,000 packs of crisps a week, up from an average of 275,000 packs a week last year.
James Taylor, managing director at Mackie’s at Taypack, which makes crisps under the Mackie’s of Scotland brand, reckons the upcoming expansion of the workforce comes at “crucial point” in the company’s growth.
He said: “The past 18 months have laid the foundations for this expansion and we’re delighted to be in a position where we can recruit such a large number of people in one sitting.
“Staying true to our Scottish farming heritage and family values can only be achieved by having the best people in our business.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming some new faces and providing a range of job opportunities for locals and those living in the surrounding area.”
General manager Emma Foster added: “We have been through a very busy 12 month period and as the business continues to expand there’s some great opportunities for colleagues to upskill into other roles which creates openings for other suitable candidates to join our business.”
Applicants should have their own transport and positions will be on a shift rota so flexibility will also be essential.
To submit a CV visit www.mackiescrisps.co.uk/about-us/workingwithus/
