The Vacancy
Guillotine Operator
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: £31,019 per annum, rising to £31,679 on successful completion of 3-month probation. Moving to £39,599 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 Guillotine Operators to join our growing team.
The job role is to ensure guillotine output is maximised and quality standards including cut registration adherence are maintained across the process and individual guillotines whilst adhering to health and safety regulations. To be the first point of contact for the guillotine and other areas other than bays.
Duties within the role include but is not limited to:-
- Ensure guillotines are run in a safe & proper manner
- Maximise guillotine efficiency to produce consistently high output and quality including interfacing with Bay leaders and QC to ensure quality cut standards are achieved with minimum spoilage.
- Problem solving on the guillotine, identifying technical problems, and providing solutions.
- Control and monitor associated paperwork
- Maintain maintenance schedule and consumables levels for the guillotines. I.e. blades
- Meet production targets set by management.
- Ensure a full and efficient shift changeover occurs and the correct information is communicated
- Actively support continuous improvement activities within the whole of DLR to maintain the company’s efficiency and competitiveness.
- Disciplined and able to follow SOPs to standardise working practices, be they operational or safety related
To be successful in your application, we are looking for applications from individuals who can demonstrate:-
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, operating mechanical equipment (Essential)
- Computer literate (Essential)
- Comfortable working with numbers demonstrated through previous experience or relevant qualifications (Essential)
- Good eyesight and attention to detail (Essential)
- Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills
- Competent in all aspects of guillotine cutting and autonomous maintenance
- Experience of finishing processes
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. For more information simply download the job description below or to apply click Apply Now.
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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.
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