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Weekend work in logistics and transport: what does that mean in practice?
Frequently asked questions about working at weekends
With weekend work, you’ll be working on Saturdays, Sundays or both days. Sometimes this involves a fixed weekend rota; other times, you’ll be swapping shifts with colleagues as part of a shift system. The exact arrangements vary depending on the company and the role.
Weekend work is most common in the transport, logistics and distribution sectors. Companies that operate around the clock or in shifts, such as warehouses, transport firms and planning departments, also need staff on the shop floor at weekends.
Working at the weekend is a good fit for those who have other commitments during the week, prefer to follow a different schedule, or deliberately choose the quieter working environment that weekends can sometimes offer. It does, however, require a certain degree of flexibility in your personal life.
That varies greatly depending on the vacancy. For a role as a dispatcher or transport planner, a qualification in logistics or equivalent practical experience provides a good foundation. For a role as a team lead or coordinator, managerial experience is often also an advantage.