We have an opportunity for Production Assistants to join our team at our site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Print Process Lead, you will play a key role in supporting three areas of our production. The successful candidates may be deployed to support different areas throughout the working day and week with the following main responsibilities:
* Unblocking paper/polymer sheets manually for printing presses and reporting any machine malfunctions
* Ensuring all print processes are supplied with necessary consumables; stock is readily available & accurately recorded when leaving and enteringfrom our vaults.
* Primary preparation of notes for cutting and feeding for examination. Taking off and packing notes accurately. Supporting BPS, Manual Cell working, Sheet exam and Guillotine functions
Key Responsibilities
Unblocking
* Manually unblock work before printing and report any machine malfunctions to the Print Process Lead
Finishing
* Feed the BPS machine, feeding and removing notes.
* Check sheets and collated notes – sort, band, shrink-wrap, label and pack to customer requirements.
* Prepare sheets for the guillotine and support other finishing tasks when required.
* Report, immediately any machine malfunctions to the Finishing Process Lead
Middle Duties
* Supply processes with required consumables and maintain accurate stock/vault records.
* Understand workflow in-line with Production Plan
* Manage goods-in and waste removal
General
* Transport cages and work using powered trucks.
* Record data to ensure audit trails and SAGE is maintained
* Compliance with Health & Safety regulations (RA, CoSHH, Manual handling & powered forklift truck operation).
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: £30,813 per annum on Double Days, rising to £32,715 per annum on 24/5 shift pattern.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills
* Basic problem-solving skills
* Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English
* Ability to complete paperwork and use computerised systems
* Ability to operate a Powered Truck
* Exposure to a manufacturing environment (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)