Weekend Production Operator

Diageo; Leven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Shares Scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Diageo Leven Processing is seeking a Weekend Production Operator on a 29-hour week to join our busy packaging team. You’ll operate and monitor packaging machinery, carry out smooth changeovers, support day-to-day line performance, and help maintain a strong health and safety culture while delivering quality output.

This permanent, part-time role offers hands-on involvement across manual and automated processes, with weekend shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to health and safety in a fast-paced packaging environment.
• Ability to operate and changeover packaging equipment and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Experience recording data and supporting line efficiency.
• Flexible, team-focused approach across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery and support changeovers.
• Maintain health and safety standards and quality controls.
• Own operational benchmarks and support continuous improvement.
• Record data accurately in business systems to track performance.
• Provide cross-shift support and maintain standard procedures.

Skills

Safety first

Machine changeovers

Data capture

Team collaboration

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Weekend Production Operator (29 Hour working week)

Leven Processing

Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight 20th September

Salary of £26,901.82 per annum, in addition to great Diageo benefits such as Pension, Shares Scheme, Private medical insurance and more!

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams!

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

Job Description

Weekend Production Operator (29 Hour working week)

Leven Processing

Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight 20th September

Salary of £26,901.82 per annum, in addition to great Diageo benefits such as Pension, Shares Scheme, Private medical insurance and more!

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams!

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About The Role

Step into a vibrant, hands-on role where your energy, care, and attention to detail truly build meaningful change. As a Weekend Operator at Diageo, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing packaging team, working across both manual and automated processes to bring our iconic products to life. This is a role where ownership is encouraged, teamwork is celebrated, and your ideas for improvement are genuinely valued. You’ll have a crucial role in delivering quality, consistency, and efficiency, while growing your own capability in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring packaging machinery, carrying out smooth changeovers and supporting day-to-day line performance
• Championing a strong health and safety culture, ensuring standards are always met and exceeded
• Taking ownership of key operational benchmarks, contributing to team success and continuous improvement
• Supporting quality control processes to ensure every product meets our high standards
• Assisting with basic maintenance activities and problem-solving to keep production flowing seamlessly
• Recording accurate data through business systems to track performance and find opportunities
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across shifts to maintain consistency and share standard procedures
• Building capability across multiple machines to enable flexibility and "flow to work" across the line

You will be assigned to one of the following shift patterns equating to a 29 hour week:

Fixed Weekend Shift Pattern

• Friday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Flexible Weekend Shift Pattern

• Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (with flexibility to extend to 7:00 PM)

This is your chance to bring your spark, grow your skills, and be part of something bigger - where every shift you work helps deliver quality experiences enjoyed around the world.

About You

As a Weekend Operator, you bring energy, precision, and pride to every shift, thriving in a fast-paced packaging environment where teamwork and accountability shine. You love getting hands-on with both physical and automated workflows, confidently keeping operations flowing while championing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. With a naturally collaborative and proactive approach, you step in, step up, and make a real difference.

What You Bring

• A strong, safety-first approach with a genuine dedication to maintaining health & safety standards at all times
• Confidence in performing machine changeovers, basic maintenance support, and quality control checks
• Ownership of operational benchmarks, with the ability to monitor performance and take action to keep things on track
• Flexibility to provide cover for holidays or sickness, supporting team continuity and performance
• Experience using business systems to accurately record data and support line efficiencyA team-oriented mindset, working collaboratively across shifts to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
• A positive, can-do attitude that combines resilience, attention to detail, and pride in delivering excellence every time

Working with us

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Leven Processing