Essity

Shift Electrician

Essity  •  Skelmersdale, GB (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Want to work for a global organisation that focuses on health and hygiene? A company where there are Plenty® of opportunities to develop and grow? If so let’s TORK®……

There are Plenty® of reasons to work at Essity:

  • High reaching starting salary with annual reviews
  • Pension 10% employer contribution
  • Bonus earning potential
  • Medical Health Scheme
  • Heavily discounted staff product sales
  • Retail discount scheme

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed qualified Shift Electrician, working a 4 on / 6 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights) and reporting directly to the Electrical Maintenance Leader. You will be a fully integrated member of the shift production team responsible for maintaining and improving the day-to-day operational efficiency of area assets, by ensuring regular and efficient electrical maintenance is carried out and problems solved effectively and quickly in order to meet business needs at all times.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

  • Comply with all safety policies ensuring that all machinery safety protection is in place and in correct working order
  • Take seriously the safety of your colleagues/yourself in your operational area, actively promoting safety standards and initiatives
  • Execute maintenance, repairs and root cause analysis (electrical fault finding) on production machinery to maximise machine performance and reliability
  • Review Line priority lists and actively prioritise workload
  • Support the Day Electrical Engineers in continuous improvement projects
  • Use PLC software and equipment to fault find on machinery, make logic modifications and monitor online programs.
  • Assist with site projects when required, including new equipment installations, machine modifications and converting development

Who You Are

  • Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ 3 / HNC), preferably multi-skilled
  • Experience working in an FMCG / high speed work environment
  • Proven experience of fault finding and prioritising maintenance activities
  • Expertise and practical experience with PLC’s – Siemens, Allen Bradley
  • Experience with Motor Drive systems (Inverter, Servo, encoder, resolver)
  • Safety focused and a strong team player

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation

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Application End Date:

15 Aug 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity263186

Essity

About Essity

Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
Unknown
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