Weekend Machine Operative

United Petfood; Llangadog; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend premium

Full training across production areas

Stable weekend working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

United Petfood is hiring Weekend Machine Operatives at the Llangadog site to join our wet pet food production team. This hands-on role covers key packing operations, ensuring efficient packing, high quality standards and safe machine operation.

The role operates on a rotating weekend shift pattern, 24 hours per week, with an enhanced weekend shift premium. Full training across multiple production areas is provided, along with a stable weekend working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or packing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packing machinery (Giotto/Autoline) with safety.
• Pack pet food products to company standards.
• Label and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the packing area.
• Work to meet daily targets and report faults promptly.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Packing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual handling

Pet lover

Reliability

Tools

Giotto machinery

Autoline

Job description

Llangadog Site
24-hour Weekend Contract includes enhanced weekend shift premium rate

About The Role

We are looking for reliable and motivated Weekend Machine Operatives to join our wet pet food manufacturing team at our Llangadog site. This is a hands-on role working across key areas of the packing operations. You will play an important role in ensuring efficient packing, maintaining high-quality standards, and operating machinery safely.

Shift Pattern

This Role Operates On a Rotating Weekend Shift Pattern

• One weekend – Night Shifts: Friday 10:00pm – Sunday 10:00am (2 × 12-hour shifts)


• Following weekend – Day Shifts: Saturday 10:00am – Sunday 10:00pm (2 × 12-hour shifts)

Shifts rotate weekly between days and nights

Contracted hours: 24 hours worked per week

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packing machinery including:
  
  
  
  • Packing lines (Giotto/ Autoline)
  
  
  
  


• Packing pet food products according to company standards


• Labelling and preparing goods for dispatch


• Ensuring cleanliness and safety in the packing area


• Working efficiently to meet daily targets


• Reporting any issues to supervisors promptly


• Carry out basic machine checks and report faults


• Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to meet production targets

Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse or packing experience (preferred but not essential)


• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic


• Ability to work as part of a team and independently


• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling


• A passion for pets is a bonus!


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Reliable and flexible approach

What We Offer

• 24-hour weekend contract paid with an enhanced earning opportunity


• Rotating shift pattern (days and nights)


• Full training across multiple production areas


• Stable, consistent weekend working


• Competitive salary and benefits package