Weekend Production Operator

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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…