Engineering Technician

De La Rue plc; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Rue plc is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician for an 18-month fixed-term contract at their Loughton site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, maintenance, and problem-solving to enhance operational performance. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits, making it a remarkable opportunity to join a leading British manufacturer.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, performing maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Understanding of continuous improvement techniques like Lean and Six Sigma.
• IT literate and familiar with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic maintenance checks on all production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to ensure continuity of production.
• Analyse equipment performance using data to drive OEE.

Skills

Maintenance

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

HNC level in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical discipline

Qualified with 18th Edition Regs

Tools

Agility CMMS

BMS Systems

PLC Diagnostics

Job description

This is a Temporary , Full Time vacancy that will close in 25 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Engineering Technician - Manufacturing. 18 month fixed term contract

Shift pattern: From 1st April to 30 June 2025, you will be working Tuesday to Thursday, 6am – 6pm. From 1st July 2025, we will move to a Double Day shift pattern – Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm or 2pm 10pm (alternated weekly).

We also have a permanent night shift available – Monday to Friday – 10pm – 6am.

Starting salary: £44,668 per annum, rising to £45,618 on successful completion of 3-month probation. Moving to £53,538 when working Double Day shift. Plus highly competitive overtime payments.

Night shift salary: £55,228 rising to £56,178 on successful completion of 3-month probation.

The Vacancy

Are you a time served apprentice Engineer? Do you have experience of working within a manufacturing or industrial environment? Do you enjoy working to and meeting deadlines?

If so, then we have the opportunity for you…

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our Engineering Team within our Currency division.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a manufacturing environment with experience in performing maintenance works minimizing downtime, and ensuring optimum production performance in order to guarantee that the needs of our customers are met. You will need to be a time served apprentice Engineer, that is multi skilled with either an electrical or mechanical bias.

This is an excellent opportunity to join aniconic British manufacturer and global leader of Banknotes solutions. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based at our Debden site.

What will you be doing? In this role you will: -

• Perform periodic maintenance checks and procedures on all production equipment in order to maximise equipment availability/performance.
• To review and analyse data and use problem solving tools to identify areas of improvement.
• To respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to ensure continuity of production, report findings and record solutions.
• Ensure maintenance management system is updated for data collection and auditing.
• To provide support and advice on potential operational and performance improvements including, training and documentation.
• To support the introduction of new equipment including Training, Installation, Commissioning, Customer handover and maintenance.
• Be flexible in terms of hours and shifts to maintain continuity of production.
• To maintain a high standard of workmanship, work safely, and comply with current Health, Safety & Environmental legislation at all times.
• Analyse equipment performance and failures by using data to help drive OEE.

What qualifications, skills and experience are we looking for?

• HNC level or equivalent in an Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical discipline
• Qualified with 18th Edition Regs.
• Experience and working knowledge of using Agility CMMS.
• Experience and working knowledge of BMS systems
• Trained in PLC diagnostics an advantage.
• Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma an advantage.
• IT Literate, fully conversant with MS Office. CAD an advantage.
• Fully conversant with intricate, electro-mechanical control systems and schematics.

De La Rue’s purpose is securing trust between people, businesses, and governments

We operate globally to provide highly secure physical and digital solutions to 140 countries. As a currency provider, we are the trusted partner of choice for governments, central banks and businesses seeking to secure their global supply chains and cash cycles.

Specialising in product design, international manufacturing, and digital solutions, we are trusted by governments, central banks and brands to provide secure products and services that protect economies, revenue sources and reputations. Our solutions enable businesses and people to participate securely in the global economy whilst protecting people from the impact of counterfeiting and illicit trade.

• Hybrid working opportunities
• 26 days annual leave exclusive of bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 9%)
• Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages

This is only a brief outline of the role and duties therein. For more information simply download the job description below or to apply click Apply Now.

Join the Team

We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.

Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.