Machine Operator

Postalsort; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Machine Operator to oversee the evening sortation operations. The successful candidate will operate and maintain a sortation machine, ensuring maximum efficiency and adherence to established KPIs. Responsibilities include preparing mail for delivery, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring a safe working environment. Ideal applicants will have strong attention to detail, reliable timekeeping, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Working hours are from 17:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Reliability and honesty are crucial for this position.
• Candidates should have good reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Sorting Machine effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare mail in the correct format for delivery to Royal Mail.
• Report any issues during shifts to the Sortation Supervisor.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

IT systems knowledge

Job description

This role involves the running and maintaining of the sortation machine within the evening sortation operation. Leading a machine team to ensure maximum uptime and volume throughput to achieve best results in line with established KPIs. Provide leadership and guidance in support of your team.

Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient operation of the Sorting Machine.
• Preparing mail ready for delivery to Royal Mail in the correct format.
• Accurate reporting of counts and administration of company systems and procedures.
• Responsible for the Performance and Maintenance of the Sortation machine.
• Communicate any problems encountered during the shift to the Sortation Supervisor for immediate resolution and any appropriate actions.
• Complete all checks and activities which ensure a clean and safe working environment is maintained.
• Ensuring subordinates comply with Health and Safety best practice.
• Safeguard of Building and Premises at end of day.
• Reporting of Discrepancies to Management and actioning process improvement

Personal Specification

• Reliability and honesty
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good timekeeping
• Good reading, writing and Arithmetic.
• The ability to deal with repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team
• An awareness of health and safety issues
• Knowledge of windows/web based IT systems and Office applications.

Hours of work: 17:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week.

Skills

machine operation Machine Operator operative