Printer No.2

De La Rue; Loughton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance packages

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

De La Rue is seeking a Printer No.2 at our Debden site in Essex. The role reports to the Print Process Lead and focuses on supporting operations across Optinota, Letterpress, or cover print processes, plus varnish responsibilities.

Permanent contract with a 24/5 shift pattern (12-hour shifts) and a base salary of £51,558, rising to £52,413 after probation. On-site work at Debden with opportunities to contribute to high-security currency production.

Qualifications

• Print machine experience.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability working within a target driven environment.
• Good eyesight with the ability to distinguish between colours.
• Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills.
• Basic literacy & numeracy skills.
• Exposure to using computerised systems i.e. SAGE would be an advantage.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Maximise machine efficiency to produce consistently high output within specifications and quality standards.
• First line problem solving on the machine, identifying technical problems and providing solutions.
• Control and monitor associated paperwork and computer records to provide accurate documentation.
• Liaise with QC to ensure quality standards are met.
• Complete make-readies effectively and expediently whilst achieving an approved pass sheet.
• Continuously monitoring the quality of the product.
• Report, immediately any machine malfunctions to the Print Supervisor and communicate handover information.

Skills

Print machine experience

Accountability

Colour vision

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

SAGE familiarity

Problem solving

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced Printer or Printer Assistant looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work with the market leader in banknote production?

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced Printer or Printer Assistant looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work with the market leader in banknote production? We have an exciting opportunity for a Printer No.2 to join our team at our site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Print Process Lead, you will be required to support operations and ensure machine outputs on print processes (Optinota, Letterpress or cover purposes only) and overall responsibilities for the running and operation of the Varnish process.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise machine efficiency to produce consistently high output within specifications and quality standards.


• First line problem solving on the machine, identifying technical problems and providing solutions.


• Control and monitor associated paperwork and computer records to provide accurate documentation.


• Liaise with QC to ensure quality standards are met.


• Complete make-readies effectively and expediently whilst achieving an approved pass sheet.


• Continuously monitoring the quality of the product.


• Report, immediately any machine malfunctions to the Print Supervisor.


• Ensure a shift changeover occurs and the correct information is communicated concerning the handing over of the machine and quality of work.

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: £51,558 per annum on 24/5 shift pattern. Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period, this will rise to £52,413 per annum.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Print machine experience


• Ability to demonstrate accountability working within a target driven environment


• Good eyesight with the ability to distinguish between colours


• Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills


• Basic literacy & numeracy skills


• Exposure to using computerised systems i.e. SAGE would be an advantage


• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve

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)

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.