Weekend Jobs in the UK

Weekends are when many businesses are at their busiest, so employers need extra staff exactly when other people are off. Retail stores, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels and leisure centres all recruit weekend staff. Care homes and home care providers need weekend carers to keep support running seven days a week, and warehouses and delivery companies often run weekend shifts to keep up with online orders. Event venues, cinemas and sports grounds also hire for Saturday and Sunday work.

The jobs listed here mention weekend, Saturday or Sunday working in their title. Some are weekend-only roles with a few hours each day. Others are part time contracts where you work both weekend days plus the occasional weekday. Shift lengths vary from short four-hour shifts to full days, so check the hours in each advert.

Weekend workers have the same rights as anyone else, including at least the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage for their age and paid holiday in proportion to the hours they work. Some employers pay a higher rate for Sunday or bank holiday shifts, although this is not a legal requirement.

Weekend work can also be a stepping stone. Many people start with Saturday shifts and are later offered extra hours in the school holidays, a supervisor role or a full time position when they finish their studies. Showing up on time, being friendly with customers and helping colleagues are all noticed by managers.

If you are under 18, there are limits on the hours you can work, especially during term time, so look for employers that welcome younger workers. Create a free JobsChance account, upload your CV and apply for weekend jobs in minutes.