Contiental shifts

[PaulaSB12]

Where I work they are changing a couple of plants (these that make weetabix and the mini weetabix) into 24/7 12 hour continental shifts. Has anyone else had to change from an 8 hour shift pattern (mornings, nights and afternoons) to this? If so how did you find the change?

 

[KayleeUK]

Bumping for you Paula

 

[nibbo]

Hi Paula

I've worked loads of different shifts over the years. Easilly my favourite was nights (no hassle off management!), the worst was working the 3 shift pattern..week of mornings, week of afternoons and a week of nights. Could never get used to those and always felt exhausted. I'm now on 12 hour continental shifts, nights and days. I love it..so much free time as your 12 shifts are over 3 weeks and you get a week off every 3 weeks. It's not for everyone though as it takes a bit of getting used to, especially remembering what shifts you are on. As long as you have a rota for the year ahead then it's ok.

Hope that helps

Nick

 

[PaulaSB12]

Hi Paula

I've worked loads of different shifts over the years. Easilly my favourite was nights (no hassle off management!), the worst was working the 3 shift pattern..week of mornings, week of afternoons and a week of nights. Could never get used to those and always felt exhausted. I'm now on 12 hour continental shifts, nights and days. I love it..so much free time as your 12 shifts are over 3 weeks and you get a week off every 3 weeks. It's not for everyone though as it takes a bit of getting used to, especially remembering what shifts you are on. As long as you have a rota for the year ahead then it's ok.

Hope that helps

Nick

Thanks we are just coming off the 3 shfit pattern to do this and I was a bit worried, but I don't know anywhere else that offers the money they are offering £27908 per year for the kind of job I do.

 

[nibbo]

Thanks we are just coming off the 3 shfit pattern to do this and I was a bit worried, but I don't know anywhere else that offers the money they are offering £27908 per year for the kind of job I do.

Hope it works out well for you. I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get used to it.
If there's anything else you want to know about them..just ask.

Nick