De La Rue
Materials Controller
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The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Controller to join our team at our manufacturing site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Materials Control FLM, you will be required to control, reconcile, and destroy all secure materials in accordance with company procedures and policies.
You will also be responsible for overseeing, implementing, and maintaining systems of supply that provide coordinated materials flow between stakeholders. As a confident communicator, you will collaborate with the Supply Chain Team, Procurement, and our Production Teams to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that all secure substrate waste is organised, counted, and recorded with proper authority, and that all secure substrate spoils are removed from each process daily.
- Carry out continuous monitoring and visual inspection of products and materials throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring variances are identified and reported accordingly.
- Ensuring that secure substrate (including plates) is destroyed with proper authority and following applicable policies and procedures.
- To keep complete and concise records in respect of all secure substrate/plates destroyed ensuring it is correct. This includes the use of computer-based tracking systems where applicable, and escalates deviation from policies and procedures upon observation to the Materials Control Manager.
- Assist the Material control WTL with investigations in the course of their duties.
- Actively support continuous improvement activities within the team.
- Attend meetings/briefings and materials reviews and provide feedback.
- Work safely, adhering to safety rules and procedures, using safety equipment when necessary.
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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
£40,117 per annum. Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period, this will rise to £40,829 per annum.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent organisational skills and timekeeping
- Highly literate and numerate
- Able to multi-task effectively under pressure and work to deadlines in high-pressure situations
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office packages
- Knowledge of SAGE X3 and PARVIS (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.
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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 exclusive of 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)
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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.
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.
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