33 Weekend Shift jobs in the United Kingdom

Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for Assembly Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to accurately weigh
• Ability to accurately adding and arranging ready meal components
• Replenishing
• Maintaining high hygiene levels
• Conduct quality checks
• Team player
• Ability to work in a fast past environment
• Preferably previous experience as machine operator or operator

Do you have:

• A good English level
• A positive approach to work / positive attitude
• A desire to develop skills and progress within the business

Working Hours:

• (Apply online only) - Friday
• (Apply online only) - Saturday
• (Apply online only) - Sunday

What you will receive in return:

• Basic pay rate of 12.88per hour between (Apply online only)
• Basic pay rate of 15.65 per hour between (Apply online only)
• Once permanent pay will increase to at least 14.48 per hour (including shift premiums)
• Breaks paid
• Free meals to take home
• Paid breaks
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered.

Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on (phone number removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

INDSHE

Production Operative – Weekend Shift

Location: Huntingdon
Hours:  34 hours per week
Shift Pattern:

• Friday:  5 hours
• Saturday:  12 hours
• Sunday:  12 hours
• Monday:  5 hours

About:

Our client specialises in high-quality, turnkey solutions in print, signage, and fabrication.

Your Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Production Operative  to join our weekend shift team  in our busy Print, Dye Sublimation, and Fabrication departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate large-format printers 
• Interpret job specifications to ensure accurate setup and materials.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean working area.
• Prepare jobs for fabrication measuring, templating, and hand trimming.
• Finish products by welding, eyeleting, and completing quality inspections.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure jobs are completed to spec and on schedule.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For Experience & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience within a Manufacturing or Production environment
• Willing to learn attitude

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with MIS systems and basic IT skills.
• Team player with great communication skills.
• Flexible, dependable, and willing to work overtime if required.
• Consistently punctual with a proactive mindset.

To help deliver a resident site contract to our client, whilst maintaining the key values of the business.

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals
• To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs
• Prioritise system faults
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To ensure quality of output at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• Involvement in continuous improvement and sales opportunities
• Maintain product flow at all times
• To ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels
• To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations
• To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company

Knowledge & Experience Required

• ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (electrical preferred)
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred)
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
• Basic understanding of PLC equipment
• Working at height
• Previous experience of working with various conveyor systems
• PC literacy
• Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules

Technical Competencies (Or Local Equivalents)

• Ability to learn and retain technical information
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions
• Have a logical approach to fault finding and resolution
• Operate within a designed structure of pre-planned maintenance

*This is a weekend only role*

Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift
Newton Abbot
£26,975.52 per annum, paid monthly.
Fri - Sun (3 days per week)
12hr shifts | Full Time | Fixed Rota
 
My Client, an award-winning food manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor in a newly created role at their site based in Newton Abbot. The role is newly created because of growth and will be a permanent weekends shift.  Within the role you will be managing a small team who make handmade premium food products on a large scale.  We are looking for a strong leader, who is used to working in a fast-paced food environment and who prides themselves on their ability to lead and mentor a team whilst also being very hands on
 
The Production Supervisor role will involve:
·Leading and motivating a team of up to 8
·Ensuring daily production targets are met without compromising quality.
·Managing task delegation and real-time problem solving.
·Attending regular Teams meetings with the client to discuss production performance and address any issues.
·Maintaining exacting standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene
·Monitoring compliance with food safety procedures and company policies.
 
Production Supervisor Skills / Experience Required
·Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a bakery or food production environment.
·Strong organisational skills.
·A hands-on approach - you will be part of the team, not just overseeing it.
·Experience working to targets in a fast-paced setting.
·Understanding of food safety, cleanliness, and compliance requirements.
·Confidence to make decisions and solve problems independently.
·A calm, positive attitude under pressure and the ability to lead by example.
 
Salary and Benefits
·£26,975.52 per annum, paid monthly.
·Health & Wellbeing Programme
·Cycle To Work Scheme
·FREE Products
·Target based bonus
·Employee loyalty bonus
·A supportive and friendly work environment
·Full training and induction into the role
·Opportunity for company-sponsored Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership for the right candidate
·Tiered pay scale and progression within the company
·Onsite parking
 
If the role is of interest, then please apply today
Key words - Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Production Shift Manager, Line Supervisor
 
 
 

To help deliver a resident site contract to our client, whilst maintaining the key values of the business.

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals
• To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
• Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs
• Prioritise system faults
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times
• To ensure quality of output at all times
• To accurately record all work undertaken
• Involvement in continuous improvement and sales opportunities
• Maintain product flow at all times
• To ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels
• To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations
• To adhere to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company

Knowledge & Experience Required

• ONC or equivalent in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (electrical preferred)
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred)
• A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
• Basic understanding of control systems and techniques
• Basic understanding of PLC equipment
• Working at height
• Previous experience of working with various conveyor systems
• PC literacy
• Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules

Technical Competencies (Or Local Equivalents)

• Ability to learn and retain technical information
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions
• Have a logical approach to fault finding and resolution
• Operate within a designed structure of pre-planned maintenance

*This is a weekend only role*

Production Operative – Weekend Shift

Location: Huntingdon
Hours:  34 hours per week
Shift Pattern:

• Friday:  5 hours
• Saturday:  12 hours
• Sunday:  12 hours
• Monday:  5 hours

About:

Our client specialises in high-quality, turnkey solutions in print, signage, and fabrication.

Your Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Production Operative  to join our weekend shift team  in our busy Print, Dye Sublimation, and Fabrication departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate large-format printers 
• Interpret job specifications to ensure accurate setup and materials.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean working area.
• Prepare jobs for fabrication measuring, templating, and hand trimming.
• Finish products by welding, eyeleting, and completing quality inspections.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure jobs are completed to spec and on schedule.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For Experience & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience within a Manufacturing or Production environment
• Willing to learn attitude

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with MIS systems and basic IT skills.
• Team player with great communication skills.
• Flexible, dependable, and willing to work overtime if required.
• Consistently punctual with a proactive mindset.

Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for Assembly Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to accurately weigh
• Ability to accurately adding and arranging ready meal components
• Replenishing
• Maintaining high hygiene levels
• Conduct quality checks
• Team player
• Ability to work in a fast past environment
• Preferably previous experience as machine operator or operator

Do you have:

• A good English level
• A positive approach to work / positive attitude
• A desire to develop skills and progress within the business

Working Hours:

• (Apply online only) - Friday
• (Apply online only) - Saturday
• (Apply online only) - Sunday

What you will receive in return:

• Basic pay rate of 12.88per hour between (Apply online only)
• Basic pay rate of 15.65 per hour between (Apply online only)
• Once permanent pay will increase to at least 14.48 per hour (including shift premiums)
• Breaks paid
• Free meals to take home
• Paid breaks
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered.

Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on (phone number removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

INDSHE

BACKGROUND:

Deeside Cereals is looking to recruit a Weekend shift to boost it's existing capacity.

• Number of Vacancies – 2

• orking Hours – 24 per week on a rotating basis

• Shi t Pattern:

• W ek 1 (Nights) – Friday 6.00pm – Saturday 6.00am, Saturday 6.00pm – Sunday 6.00am

• Week 2 Days) – Saturday 6.00am – Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 6.00am – Sunday 6.00pm

• Rate of Pay - £24,563.67 per annum

• Ov rtime would be available (although not guaranteed) on weekdays for this role.

VALUES & CULTURE:

Deeside Cereals is proudly owned by the Weetabix Food Company. Acquired in December 2023.

Our Mission - We want to nourish the nation with better breakfasts that help them to live better lives, so we’ve made it our mission to delight consumers with great tasting, nutritious breakfasts produced with passion and excellence.

These are the behaviours that can fast-track us to where we want to be. They focus in on what makes us great AND how we can win more in the future. We’re moving away from values as values implies you have to adopt a particular value set when you walk through our door, but we want you to embrace & be proud of your own values. We just want to set a clear framework for the way we work together, our ‘ways of working’ so we’re setting ourselves up to win together.

• Right Thing Right Way

We strive for 100% safety in every sense - for our people, partners, products & the plant. Our consumers & customers are at the heart of our choices, and we get up stream to fix things properly, rather than short lived solutions.

• W Own It

We treat the business as if it were our own. We make honest & constructive feedback part of the day to day and own the difficult conversations. We take calculated risks, own the outcome and go again if we need to.

• W n Together

We recognise & respect the power of diversity in our team. Collaborating across sites & teams with effective, lasting relationships. We work hard together but have fun along the way and celebrate whatever the score.

• G eat Work at Pace

We prioritise what makes the difference and do it brilliantly as we have high standards. When we pick up the pace on the big stuff we get their faster. We do what we say we’re going to do , whatever bump in the road we face.

• Alw ys Improving

We’re agile & innovative to find simpler and better ways of doing things. We embrace & experiment with changes to build a better Weetabix. We’re curious about how organisations may do things better & take action on what we learn

Benefits of Working at Weetabix – Deeside

• A compe itive salary which is reviewed annually

• A personalised Career Development Plan

• A cess to the company's e-learning suite

• A cess to the company pension scheme

• L fe Assurance cover

• H avily-subsidised vending service in the Canteen

• A cess to the Company Staff Shop at discounted prices

• A health surveillance medical every year (if required)

• R gular business updates

• F ee parking on site

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• T ensure smooth running and production of products whilst creating a motivated, engaged, and inspired team

• T champion Health and Safety alongside Food Safety to create a high-quality team

• E suring that the team are engaged, well-trained and motivated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health & Safety

• B a Health and Safety Champion, always putting health and safety first and supporting and educating your team on best practices and procedures

• H ld your team accountable for their own health and safety by ensuring they always follow health and safety procedures

• E calate and follow up on any H&S concerns raised by your team, and always communicating back to your team

• D cument any near miss incidents thoroughly

• R sponsible for a well-trained team, ensuring they are working to SOPs, Risk Assessments and Permits to Work

• A ways coach and mentor your team when procedures are not followed, escalate any repeated issues to the Shift Manager

Food Safety

• E sure all food safety processes are being followed

• E sure that any errors or hazards are reported immediately to the Shift Manager

• R port any breakages or damage immediately to the Shift Manager

• P rticipate in and/or perform regular product quality reviews as required

• E sure all stock on the line have correct best before dates and trace codes

Learning & Development

• A proachable and supportive day-to-day first point of contact for team members. Helping them resolve any issues and escalating when support is needed

• B a role model for Deeside Cereals’ values and hold team members accountable to these high standards

• Pro ide a welcoming environment to new starters, working with the Learning & Development Officer, but taking responsibility for the training and development of team members in your respective area

• I entify and support the training needs of new and existing team members

• R sponsible for the assessment and ‘signing-off’ of training documents for team members skills and capabilities in your respective area

• Updat / write SOPs / work instructions with the CI team, ensuring best practice

Productivity

• E sure that you have the correct team / headcount / skill-set to produce the production plan for the shift each day

• E sure that Team members are organised quickly at the start of the shift and that lines/areas are started on-time without delay

• T king ownership and accountability for your line, proactivity engaging with the Shift Manager to ensure you know the KPI measures; run speed, wastage, product quality and OEE% etc.

• E ficient escalation of issues when you believe any performance target is going to missed on the shift, so the Shift Manager can support and resolve issues during the shift

• M nage all reporting to ensure records are completed accurately and in full throughout the shift;

a. Daily Downtime Record

b. Traceability Sheet

c. All other production data capture from the lines

• B prompt, be prepared and actively engage in team huddles. You should have your production figures ready to communicate to the Shift Manager along with any issues or questions.

• E sure all relevant machines and equipment are stripped down and thoroughly cleaned at the end of the production run and re-assembled correctly

• P eparation tasks should be fully complete by the end of the shift to support an efficient shift start up for the next shift

• R sponsible for distribution of vital manufacturing records to operators for completion.

• R sponsible for the effective ‘close out’ of manufacturing orders, including comprehensive auditing of accuracy of information as provided by production staff.

• Respo sible for stock accuracy within production areas and reporting of it to other internal functions

• M nitoring and investigation of adverse Material & Labour variances through ERP computer system

Other

• F lly engage and support other departments as needed such as NPD, Warehousing and Technical / QA

• T am involvement in NPD trials to ensure we have a clear view on capability and design of products so any educational challenges can be addressed & waste minimised

• P oactively seek out opportunities for personal development

• A y other tasks as reasonably required by the company for a safe working environment

• H ve a continuous improvement mentality, looking for opportunities to improve the business

• T e job holder is required to do all tasks considered as relevant by their line manager

• R sponsible for the management of activities which ensure food safety, authenticity, legality and quality

• S and in for the Shift Manager when they are on holiday

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The Company strives to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion, dismissal or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the business and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. This is an important commitment which all employees are expected to share.

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• H ghly motivated self-starter with proven experience in FMCG manufacturing environment, preferably with a CI background

• A role model and ambassador of the company’s core values

• The ability to motivate, engage and develop a team

• S rong verbal communication skills

• A keen eye for detail and a concern for product quality

• T e ability to work with a range of people, demonstrating empathy and striving to achieve high performance targets

• A ility to identify the root cause of an issue and implement changes

• A ility to work as part of a team and create a positive environment

• D namic and sees change as an opportunity

• T kes a continuous improvement approach to all things, including their own skills and development

Benefits

• N mber of Vacancies – 2

• Wor ing Hours – 24 per week on a rotating basis

• Shi t Pattern:

• W ek 1 (Nights) – Friday 6.00pm – Saturday 6.00am, Saturday 6.00pm – Sunday 6.00am

• Week 2 Days) – Saturday 6.00am – Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 6.00am – Sunday 6.00pm

• Rate of Pay - £24,563.67 per annum

• Ov rtime would be available (although not guaranteed) on weekdays for this role.

BACKGROUND:

Deeside Cereals is looking to recruit a Weekend shift to boost it's existing capacity.

• Number of Vacancies – 18

• orking Hours – 24 per week on a rotating basis

• Shi t Pattern:

• W ek 1 (Nights) – Friday 6.00pm – Saturday 6.00am, Saturday 6.00pm – Sunday 6.00am

• Week 2 Days) – Saturday 6.00am – Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 6.00am – Sunday 6.00pm

• Rate of Pay - £17.17 per hour (£1,438.14 per annum)

• Ove time would be available (although not guaranteed) on weekdays for this role.

VALUES & CULTURE:

Deeside Cereals is proudly owned by the Weetabix Food Company. Acquired in December 2023.

Our Mission - We want to nourish the nation with better breakfasts that help them to live better lives, so we’ve made it our mission to delight consumers with great tasting, nutritious breakfasts produced with passion and excellence.

These are the behaviours that can fast-track us to where we want to be. They focus in on what makes us great AND how we can win more in the future. We’re moving away from values as values implies you have to adopt a particular value set when you walk through our door, but we want you to embrace & be proud of your own values. We just want to set a clear framework for the way we work together, our ‘ways of working’ so we’re setting ourselves up to win together.

• Right Thing Right Way

We strive for 100% safety in every sense - for our people, partners, products & the plant. Our consumers & customers are at the heart of our choices, and we get up stream to fix things properly, rather than short lived solutions.

• W Own It

We treat the business as if it were our own. We make honest & constructive feedback part of the day to day and own the difficult conversations. We take calculated risks, own the outcome and go again if we need to.

• W n Together

We recognise & respect the power of diversity in our team. Collaborating across sites & teams with effective, lasting relationships. We work hard together but have fun along the way and celebrate whatever the score.

• G eat Work at Pace

We prioritise what makes the difference and do it brilliantly as we have high standards. When we pick up the pace on the big stuff we get their faster. We do what we say we’re going to do , whatever bump in the road we face.

• Alw ys Improving

We’re agile & innovative to find simpler and better ways of doing things. We embrace & experiment with changes to build a better Weetabix. We’re curious about how organisations may do things better & take action on what we learn

Benefits of Working at Weetabix – Deeside

• A compe itive salary which is reviewed annually

• A personalised Career Development Plan

• A cess to the company's e-learning suite

• A cess to the company pension scheme

• L fe Assurance cover

• H avily-subsidised vending service in the Canteen

• A cess to the Company Staff Shop at discounted prices

• A health surveillance medical every year (if required)

• R gular business updates

• F ee parking on site

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The preparation, processing and packing of raw materials into finished products

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• E sure that the plant can complete weekly production

• M intain a constant supply of raw materials/ingredients and packaging to the production line

• M ke adjustments to the plant production line machinery and equipment to ensure that maximum production levels are achieved in the most efficient way possible

• R sponsibility for ordering the correct volumes of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse to meet the daily production plan

• C mpletion of documentation relating to production output levels, quality of finished product and material usage figures

• I direct responsibility for the induction of new and temporary operators allocated to the production team

• R sponsibility for production line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs and re-assembly when changing over product

• D rectly responsible for ensuring that the production line is maintained in a proper and satisfactory condition in order to meet the weekly production plan

• F ll responsibility for completion of all relevant safety checks prior to the commencement of the daily production plan

• R sponsibility for the quality and quantity of the product being produced and packed and the relevant paperwork to support this

• R sponsibility for ensuring that all finished product specifications are complied with during the production period

• T e job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in identifying and correcting production faults and stoppages

• T e job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in ordering a constant supply of raw materials and packaging from the Warehouse in order to maintain continuous production runs

• T e job holder is expected to use initiative and judgement in communicating with QA and Engineering when problems arise

• T e job holder is required to do all tasks considered as relevant by their line manager

• R sponsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The Company strives to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion, dismissal or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the business and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. This is an important commitment which all employees are expected to share.

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A good standard of general education is required in English & Maths

• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• A fork lift truck (FLT) licence is an advantage for the lifting and positioning of raw materials and packaging and the removal of waste finished product

Benefits

• N mber of Vacancies – 18

• Wor ing Hours – 24 per week on a rotating basis

• Shi t Pattern:

• W ek 1 (Nights) – Friday 6.00pm – Saturday 6.00am, Saturday 6.00pm – Sunday 6.00am

• Week 2 Days) – Saturday 6.00am – Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 6.00am – Sunday 6.00pm

• Rate of Pay - £17.17 per hour (£21,438.14 per annum)

• Ove time would be available (although not guaranteed) on weekdays fo this role.