A popular Lanarkshire confectionery firm is looking to hire new staff members – with one employee who has been with the company for nearly 30 years choc-full of praise for her employers.

Lees of Scotland are undergoing a “massive recruitment drive”, with posts available including meringue forming operators, line leader and robot operative.

Established in 1931, the popular Coatbridge firm is a manufacturer of branded confectionery and meringues and is keen to add to its “hard-working team”.

A key member of that team is process operator Joanne Hughes.

Joanne, 45, has been with Lees of Scotland since she was 16-years-old and “worked her way through the ranks”.

Mum Joanne, from Kirkshaws, told Lanarkshire Live : “During my time at Lees I’ve had the pleasure of being part of many different teams, from packaging across the confectionery lines, which includes our Snowballs, Teacakes and bars, to working on the hygiene team.

“I’m currently a process operator but I’m also hoping to be successful in gaining a new position as a technical operator.

“I have been with the company since the age of 16 and I have absolutely loved my time here.

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