Production Associate - (Part-time)

Production Associate Edinburgh (Leith office)
£13.00 – £13.50 per hour | 15 hours per week Looking for a role that fits neatly around your life, but still feels meaningful? Want to work somewhere friendly, supportive and genuinely nice to be? You’re in the right place.
At Postworks, we make business communications simple. We help organisations send and receive letters without the faff – securely, efficiently and at scale. Behind the scenes, our production teams make sure millions of pieces of mail are handled with care every year.
We’re now looking for a Production Associate to run the daily Receive process in our Edinburgh office.
What you’ll be doing You’ll be the person who keeps things ticking along smoothly each day.
That means:
Opening up the office and getting everything ready for the day
Receiving and signing for incoming mail from Royal Mail
Sorting post accurately for each customer
Opening, scanning and uploading documents into our software
Securely archiving records and managing confidential destruction
Keeping the site secure and running to our high standards
It’s hands-on, focused work – and it really matters.
Who this role is great for You don’t need experience. We’ll train you properly and support you all the way. What matters most is how you work.
You’ll do well here if you’re:
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Naturally careful and detail-focused
Calm when solving small problems as they come up
Reliable and security-conscious
Clear and confident when communicating with others
Hours that work around you 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Ideal for parents, carers, students or anyone wanting a role that fits around other commitments
Flexibility and reliability are key – we’ll agree a routine that works for everyone
Who you’ll work with You’ll report to our Production Manager and work independently on site, with support from the wider production team whenever you need it. You’re never on your own – even when you’re working solo.
Why this role matters Our customers trust us with sensitive information. Your work helps keep their communications secure, accurate and on time. It’s a small team, but a big responsibility – and one we really value.
What you’ll get £13.00 – £13.50 per hour
A flexible, part-time schedule
Full training and ongoing support
A friendly, down-to-earth team
A modern, characterful office in Leith
Plus a few other nice benefits along the way
Our interview process We keep things simple and human:
A friendly chat with our Talent team
A short personality quiz
An in-person interview with our COO and Production Manager
Ready to apply? Send us your CV and tell us why you’d like to join Postworks. We’d love to hear from you.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you’re reliable, thoughtful and ready to be part of a team that cares – we’d be glad to meet you.
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