Dispatch Production Assistants

4 days ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Royal National Institute of Blind People Full time

Job reference

REQ0002215

Date posted

04/06/2025

Application closing date

12/06/2025

Location

Gateshead

Salary

£27,600 per year/£15.16 per hour (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)

Package

26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increases with service. Excellent pension scheme, staff discount scheme

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Job description

**Dispatch Production Assistan**t - Late Shift **(New Role)**
**Location**: Gateshead
**Salary**: £27,600 per year (£15.16 per hour) - inclusive of 20% shift allowance
**Contract**: Permanent
**Holiday**: 26 days plus bank holidays
**Hours**: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

**Are you looking to join a mission-driven organisation where**your work truly makes a difference?**

Due to the exciting** expansion** of our services, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching **a brand-new late shift,** and we're looking for dedicated Dispatch Production Assistants to join our team in Gateshead.

At RNIB, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading charities, supporting nearly two million people affected by sight loss. Join us in making everyday life more accessible and inclusive.

**What you'll be doing**:
As part of our Production Services team, you'll help ensure the timely and high-quality dispatch of accessible format documents. This hands-on role includes:

- Following established production procedures across areas such as dispatch, braille, secure pin room, audio duplication, and print services.
- Operating specialist production machinery and carrying out basic maintenance.
- Assembling print and accessible format materials, ensuring consistent quality control.
- Performing final proofing and quality checks against agreed standards.
- Managing workloads in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting service deadlines and maintaining quality.
- Supporting a safe workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies, including PPE use.

**What we're looking for and how to apply**:
To apply, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement which evidences:

- Your ability to work in a production environment, with specialist production machinery, equipment and software.
- Experience of working within a customer facing environment.
- Experience of working within a team.
- How you organise your time, prioritise workloads meet deadlines and multitask.
An example of when you've suggested improvements to operational process/implemented change to enhance customer experience.
- An example of how you've communicated effectively - verbally and in writing.

**What We Offer**

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.



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