Weekend Production Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Share scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Weekend Production Operator at Leven Processing to operate and monitor packaging lines during a 29-hour weekend week. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a high‑performing packaging team.

You’ll work across manual and automated processes, contribute to continuous improvement, and ensure quality and efficiency on shift. The package includes a pension, share scheme and private medical insurance as part of our benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong safety-first approach and commitment to health & safety.
• Confidence in performing machine changeovers, basic maintenance, and quality checks.
• Ownership of key performance benchmarks and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to cover holidays or sickness and keep teams supported.
• Experience using business systems to accurately record data and monitor line performance.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaboration across shifts for consistent outputs.
• Positive, proactive attitude focused on delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery, manage changeovers and support line performance.
• Champion health and safety culture and ensure standards are met.
• Own operational benchmarks and take action to maintain performance.
• Support quality control processes to ensure product quality.
• Assist with basic maintenance and problem-solving to keep production flowing.
• Record data accurately in business systems to track performance.

Skills

Safety-first

Machine changeovers

Maintenance support

Quality control

Data recording

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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

Shift Patterns

• 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 efficiency
• A 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. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Leven Processing Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-19

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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