Pre-Press Operator

De La Rue plc; Essex; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

17 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance packages

Enhanced family friendly policies

Résumé du poste

De La Rue plc is seeking a Pre-Press Operator for our site in Loughton, Essex. You will support operations by ensuring smooth running of the Pre-Press area, reporting to the Supply Chain & Pre-Press Manager. Role demands expertise across at least two Pre-Press activities and strong adherence to safety and security standards.

The position operates a 24/5 shift pattern with three 12-hour shifts. Starting salary is £42,965 with progression to £45,576 after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Understanding of printing processes and security procedures.
• COSHH and hazardous substances knowledge.
• Health, Safety and Environmental requirements knowledge.
• IMS procedures and continuous improvement understanding.

Responsabilités

• Specialise in a minimum of two Pre-Press activities listed.
• Operate ink-mixing and weighing equipment; manage stock and Sage entries.
• Prepare and coat wiping rollers; operate lathe; monitor stock with suppliers.
• Filtration plant: produce/monitor solutions; manage waste; safety handling of chemicals.
• Maintain numbering boxes; ensure barrels and materials available for production.
• Kiln room: manufacture covert materials per SOPs and security procedures.

Connaissances

Printing processes

COSHH

Health & Safety

IMS procedures

Continuous Improvement

Numbering boxes

Plate requirements

Factory experience

Machinery operation

Team communication

Pallet truck training

Description du poste

Are you experienced within manufacturing processes and looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work with the market leader in banknote production?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Press Operator to join our team at our site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Supply Chain & Pre-Press Manager, you will be required to support operations by ensuring smooth running of our Pre-Press area.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be required to specialise in a minimum of two of the Pre-Press key activities listed below.

1. Ink Manufacture and Supply - Operate ink-mixing and weighing equipment, maintain stock rotation, and ensure accurate Sage entries and daily ink delivery to presses.
2. Roller Preparation - Prepare and coat wiping rollers, operate the lathe, maintain consumables and work with suppliers to keep stock levels on track.
3. Filtration Plant - Produce and monitor solutions, manage waste safely, troubleshoot issues and oversee safe handling of chemicals and deliveries.
4. Barrel Maintenance - Maintain numbering boxes and ensure barrels and related materials are available for production.
5. Kiln Room - Manufacture covert materials in line with SOPs and strict security procedures.

Health and Safety

Maintain high housekeeping standards, follow all HSE procedures, use PPE correctly and support continuous improvement and asset care.

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 24/5 Shift Pattern - consists of 3 crews of 12-hour shifts of either: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm; and 6.00 pm to 6.00 am, Monday to Friday rota. Attendance is 40 hours per week on average, including a 30-minute unpaid break plus a 15-minute unpaid break to be taken during the shift

Base location: Debden

Basic Salary: Starting salary of £42,965 per annum, rising to £45,576 upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Understanding of all printing processes and associated security procedures
• Detailed understanding of Prepress areas SOP's and risk assessments (desirable)
• Knowledge of handling hazardous substances - COSHH
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Good understanding of relevant IMS procedures
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques
• A thorough knowledge of numbering box requirements and plate requirements to suit those processes
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of operating machinery in a factory environment
• Able to work to tight deadlines and change priorities when needed
• Good communication skills to support team working and shift handovers
• Pallet Truck and Counterbalance Truck Trained

About De La Rue

De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.

With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world's central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.

Benefits

• 17 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution - employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
• Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
• Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)