Printer Assistant
Start date: 01 April 2025 – 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).
Starting salary: £28,379 per annum, rising to £29,039 on successful completion of 3-month probation. Moving to £35,639 when working Double Day shift. Plus highly competitive overtime payments.
The role
Due to expansion at our operation near Loughton Essex, we are looking to recruit Print Assistants, to join our growing team. The role of a Print Assistant to assist Printers with the general duties on the machine in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring production materials are available and prepared ready for use when required.
Duties within the role include, but is not limited to;
* Keep the machines and surrounding areas clean and tidy adhering to 5S standards.
* Follow instruction from fellow crew members regarding the wash up including cleaning all necessary machine parts when required.
* Transport work to and from the machine and secure holding area, knocking up and handling substrate.
* Responsible for the optimal and continuous running of the feeder, making adjustments where required in order to support an efficient process.
* Load feeder and unload machine, stack materials, operate lifting tables and feeder/delivery hoists.
* Load board feeders on to press
* Ensure batch management protocols are adhered to in line with ISO 14298 standards
* Portering and control of WIP ensuring machines have constant supply of correct product. Machine kanbans kept full at all times adhering to batch control procedures with strict adherence to ISO 14298)
To be successful in your application, we are looking for applications from individuals who can demonstrate;
* Forklift truck license
* Comprehensive understanding the Banknote printing process
* Good eyesight with the ability to distinguish between colours
* Operate under own initiative
* Functional knowledge of jogging machines
* Basic knowledge of printing presses
About De La Rue
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.
Benefits
* 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.