Machine Assistant

RDi; London Borough of Croydon; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RDi in Croydon is seeking a Machine Assistant to support machine operators and manage porter duties in a full-time, onsite role. You will help with labeling, packing, and maintaining high production standards while assisting with stock movement and general housekeeping across the production area.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude to maintain smooth production flows and compliance with quality and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Keep up to date with healthcare services industry changes.
• Clear communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable – show integrity.
• Time management and prioritisation to meet customer and business needs.
• Strong attention to detail in production tasks.
• Calm, upbeat, and proactive; seek continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team.

Responsabilités

• Assist the operator in running machines to required speeds.
• Support with day-to-day housekeeping of the machine and factory areas.
• Provide cover for all Production areas as needed.
• Move printed materials, components, and work-in-progress between departments.
• Ensure timely delivery of items according to production schedules.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Description du poste

06:00 am - 16:00 pm with 2 x 30 minutes unpaid break - 45 hours per week.

Monday - Friday

£12.71 per hour

Location

Croydon

Full time onsite position only

About the Company

RDi employs cutting-edge production techniques to refine the process of managing sensitive data, messaging, IVD kitting and fulfilment.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Machine Assistant is responsible for assisting the operator in running machines to the required speeds. To assist the operators and managers with the day to day housekeeping of the machine and factor and assist with Porter duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• All tray labels are correct throughout a job.
• That all codes on inserts and outers correct and inserted into the hoppers facing the correct way.
• All work is correctly sealed and glued.
• The quality of work is to the highest standard.
• Any discrepancies or errors are highlighted to Line manager immediately.
• To ensure that the Production area is clean and tidy at all times.
• To provide cover for all Production areas.
• To ensure efficient and sooth running of all completed work to the relevant departments.
• Move printed materials, components, and work-in-progress items between production, finishing, and dispatch departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of items according to production schedules and job sheets.
• Handle all items with care, maintaining quality and preventing damage or loss.
• Use manual handling equipment (e.g., trolleys, pallet trucks) safely and effectively.
• Maintain clear records of all transfers, including time, origin, and destination.
• Communicate with managers and supervisors to coordinate movement priorities.
• Assist with general porter duties, including stock movement, waste disposal, and basic housekeeping.
• Follow Company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Procedures

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Attempt to keep up to date with the ever changing technological and social advances across the healthcare services industry.
• Can communicate clearly with strong and adaptable interpersonal skills.
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable – demonstrate good integrity.
• Time management and ability to prioritise tasks to ensure customer and business needs are met.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Remain calm and upbeat even in difficult circumstances, always looking for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and able to perform as part of a team, supporting their colleagues when required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager.