Converting Operator Apprentice

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent starting salary

Annual bonus opportunity

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible holiday scheme

Health Shield

Cycle to work

Job summary

Essity is offering a Converting Operator Apprentice position in Skelmersdale. You will earn while you learn through a Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship, typically lasting up to 15 months, with support from experienced managers.

The programme develops health and safety, quality, tissue-converting processes, lean techniques and problem solving, while building teamwork and practical STEM skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/5 or above, including Maths and English.
• Willing to learn and take a positive approach to problem solving; flexible and able to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in tissue paper converting operations.
• Complete on-the-job training and off-the-job learning.
• Progress through a structured competency programme for converting operations.
• Develop skills in health, safety, quality, lean manufacturing and problem solving.
• Build productive working relationships and apply STEM knowledge in manufacturing.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths and English (minimum C/5)

Job description

Converting Operator Apprentice based Skelmersdale. Ready to start an exciting career in the manufacturing industry? Want to earn while you learn? Then an Apprenticeship with Essity could be the perfect opportunity for you! Due to the shift pattern associated with this role (4 on, 6 off, including x2 12-hour days and x2 12 hour night shifts), applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Who we are?

We are a leading global hygiene and health organisation dedicated to improving well-being through products and solutions that are essential for everyday life. We are home in the UK to brands such as Cushelle, Plenty, Velvet, Bodyform, Tena & Tork. We have 37,000 employees globally and 1600 in the UK and ROI, with sales in approximately 150 countries.

What we offer

• Excellent starting salary (above the national minimum apprentice wage)
• Salaries are reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship based on performance and qualifications gained
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of benefits including a flexible holiday scheme which allows you to purchase additional annual leave, cycle2work, Health Shield, health and wellbeing support and our online voucher portals which give you access to thousands of discounts

About the apprenticeship

As a Converting Operator Apprentice, you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in tissue paper converting operations while working towards a Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship, with a typical duration of up to 15 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a future career as a Converting Operator. You'll report directly to one of our experienced managers who will support your development throughout your apprenticeship and help you make the most of this opportunity.

As part of the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience and develop skills in:

• Health, safety and environmental practices
• Quality and manufacturing principles
• Tissue converting processes and equipment
• Lean manufacturing techniques
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving methods
• Communicating technical information and identifying engineering equipment
• Building productive working relationships with colleagues
• Applying STEM knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• Developing strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills

You will also:

• Complete all on-the-job training, off-the-job learning and apprenticeship assessments
• Progress through a structured competency programme for converting operations
• Maintain your apprenticeship portfolio and attend regular reviews with your training provider and company mentors
• Build the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career as a Converting Operator

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Converting Operator position, subject to business needs and performance. From there, you'll have opportunities to further develop your career into senior operator, multi-skilled operator, technician, maintenance, or team leadership roles.

Requirements

We keep our list of requirements short, but there are a few that you will need:

• You will have a minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
• You will be willing to learn and take a positive approach to problem solvingYou will have the ability to be flexible and manage time effectively
• You will have great attention to detail
• You will be a team player

Company Culture & Values

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values. At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

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.

Application Deadline

Application End Date: 19 Sept 2026

About Essity

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise 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. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. 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.

In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered 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!