Are you an experienced BPS Operator looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work with the market leader in banknote production?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior BPS Operator to join our team at our Loughton, Essex site. Reporting to the Finishing Process Lead you will be responsible for ensuring machine output is maximised and quality standards are maintained across the process and individual machines whilst adhering to health and safety regulations and team leads the operators in a bay.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maximise machine efficiency to produce consistently high output and quality.
* Problem solving on the machine, identifying technical problems and providing solutions.
* Control and monitor associated paperwork and computer records to provide accurate documentation.
* Ensure machine is run in a safe & proper manner and that waste levels are minimised.
* Continuously monitoring the quality of the product and making the necessary process adjustments to ensure quality is maintained and waste is kept to a minimum
* Meet production targets set by management.
* Escalate any machine malfunctions in line with escalation procedures.
* Ensure a full and efficient shift changeover occurs and the correct information is communicated concerning the handing over of the machine and quality of work.
* Actively support continuous improvement activities within the whole of DLR in order to maintain the company’s efficiency and competitively
* Understand the interface with OBIS to ensure quality standards are achieved with minimum spoilage
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Double Day shift pattern – Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm or 2pm - 10pm (alternated weekly).
From 31st August 2026 we will transition to a 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: £43,550 per annum on Double Days, rising to £46,289 per annum on 24/5 shift pattern. Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period, this will rise to £47,110 per annum.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Exposure to a manufacturing environment could be advantageous
* Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills.
* Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ level 2 or equivalent (Desirable).
* Educated to GCSE level Maths and English (Essential)
* Experience of finishing processes in particular BPS machine (Essential)
* Attention to detail
* Computer literate
* Able to manipulate OBIS model (Desirable)
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
* Double Day shift pattern: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 24/5 Shift pattern: 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)