Engineering Apprentice

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship in engineering at their Skelmersdale site. This 4-year program provides a nationally recognized qualification, mentorship from skilled managers, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent starting salary above national minimum apprentice wage

Annual bonus opportunity

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff product discounts

Flexible holiday scheme

Health Shield

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Willingness to learn and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical information and identify engineering equipment.
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues.
• Understand Business Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Player

Problem Solving

Education

GCSEs at grade C/grade 5 or above

Job description

Are you a college or school leaver looking to start a career in manufacturing? Do you want to earn while you learn? An Apprenticeship with Essity could be for you!

About the Role

Based at our site in Skelmersdale, Our Level 3 apprenticeship program is designed to develop you over 4 years to achieve a nationally recognized qualification in engineering, with the possibility to move to an HNC. You will report to a skilled manager and have a dedicated coach to help you succeed at work and college.

What You Will Do

Our Apprenticeship programmes have become well established over many years within our various sites in the UK, and we are proud to see the success and development of the employees who began their career on our apprenticeship programmes.

This Level 3 apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 4 years to reach a nationally recognised qualification in engineering.

You will report directly to one of our highly skilled managers who will invest time and effort in helping you make the most out of this opportunity. You will also have a dedicated coach who will help you succeed at work and at college.

• How to communicate technical information and identify engineering equipment
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Business Health and Safety procedures
• STEM skills

We’ll provide all of the tools to help you succeed. In return we ask you to bring your enthusiasm and passion to learn and develop.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
• Willingness to learn and a positive approach to problem-solving
• Flexibility and effective time management
• Great attention to detail
• Team player

What We Can Offer You

Here at Essity, our greatest asset is our people so we make sure that our employee rewards and benefits make you feel that you are a valued part of us.

• 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
• Staff product and discounts
• 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.

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good|Excel Together |Be You with Us

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Application End Date: 30 May 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity252162