Electrical Engineer

Kimberly Clark; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Barrow-upon-Humber seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide leadership within the TM5 team. This role involves taking ownership of electrical issues, ensuring operational needs are met, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should have formal engineering qualifications and relevant FMCG experience. The company offers a robust benefits package, including health coverage, income protection, and a pension plan, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan with up to 20% contribution

Flexible savings and spending accounts

Income protection insurance

Share Save Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in an Electrical Technical role in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and coordination as part of the TM5 Team.
• Co-ordinate site activities out of day work hours.
• Ensure compliance with Company and statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Formal Engineering qualifications (minimum HNC)

Relevant experience in FMCG

Tools

Knowledge of DCS systems

Job description

Electrical Engineer Job Description

Your Role

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long‑term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

An Electrical Engineer role has arisen at Barrow Mill. To work as part of the TM5 Team, providing engineering leadership and coordination, taking ownership of electrical issues and ensuring that all engineering decisions are made with full awareness of operational needs.

To provide ‘real‑time’ leadership on shift; with responsibility for ensuring that people, operational and business requirements are achieved and that the operation complies with specific Company, Local and Statutory requirements. The Shift Manager will spend the majority of time on the floor driving performance and in contact with shift Team Members on production and people issues. To co‑ordinate site activities out of day work hours and weekends.

About us

Huggies® Kleenex® Cottonelle® Scott® Kotex® Poise® Depend® Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly‑Clark products wouldn’t exist without skilled workers, like you. Here, you’ll use your skills to make some of the most helpful things for billions of people all around the world— all in a safe, stable, and caring environment.

While our products support better lives for billions of people around the world, our company passionately supports the ability for more than 45,000 employees to do their best work and enjoy life.

With manufacturing roles in 2 locations across the United Kingdom, there’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

As a person, you’re a flexible thinker, a motivated fixer – someone who is always taking initiative to solve problems, make things better and respectfully engage others along the journey with you. As an electrical engineer you will work as part of the Tissue Machine team providing engineering leadership and coordination, taking ownership of all aspects of Electrical Engineering aligned to the operational needs of the assets. Leading the successful implementation of the electrical aspects of TM5.

You will also…

Education and Experience

• Formal Engineering qualifications, typically to degree level (minimum HNC).
• knowledge and experience within the industry Relevant experience in an FMCG environment.
• Provide support in the development of reliability skills in the operating teams
• Experience in an Electrical Technical role in a manufacturing facility preferable
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to support the asset operating commitments
• Good understanding of instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics and combustion systems
• Coach and develop assessed based electrical technician and electrical Manufacturing Team Members.
• Knowledge of DCS systems
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to support the asset operating commitments
• Ensure the practical application of best maintenance practice in the asset area.

Total Benefit

Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans and our favourite people, so we take care of them really well. We’ll listed just a few of the many offerings that the incumbent of this role would enjoy in this job ad. For a full overview of the many benefits offered to Kimberly‑Clark employees, go to www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with options for medical, dental and vision coverage—and no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions, you can start work with peace of mind.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts that let you maximise health‑care options and stretch your dollars further when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to help protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury or other unexpected events.

Great support for amazing life choices. We know it takes time and resources to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. That’s why Kimberly‑Clark offers additional programmes and support for the things that matter to your life, right now.

Fantastic Pension. Up to 20% contribution.

Total Benefits

• Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness centre, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Share Save Scheme: Invest in Kimberly‑Clark—we want you to benefit directly from the success you help us achieve.
• Pension: Kimberly‑Clark’s pension Plan the Retirement & Wealth Saving Plan.
• Plus, Many More…

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

“This role will be part of Kimberly Clark’s International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly‑Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world‑class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid‑2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high‑potential business that combines Kimberly‑Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.”

Primary Location Barrow Mill Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub‑Type Regular Time Type Full time