Electrical Shift Technician

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, where your expertise will be crucial in enhancing operational efficiency. This hands-on role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on safety and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a dedicated shift team, ensuring smooth production and tackling challenges with innovative solutions. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in a global business committed to well-being and sustainability.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Bonus earning potential

Health cash plan

Workwear

Local incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems.
• Recognized electrical engineering qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ level 3).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve operational efficiency of the paper machine.
• Support shift team in electrical and instrumentation areas.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Process instrumentation knowledge

Strong communication skills

PC skills (Excel, Word, Project)

Education

Electrical or Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC level qualification

Job description

Do you have an electrical engineering background? Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can continue to grow and develop your electrical expertise and gain an insight into a new industry? Are you looking for a permanent role?

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join one of our shift teams on site at our mill in Skelmersdale. Focused on safety you will be supporting the shift team in all electrical and instrumentation areas to help manufacture products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures.

What you will do

You will have engineering responsibility for maintaining and improving the day-to-day operational efficiency of the paper machine, by ensuring regular maintenance is carried out on electrical, instrument and process equipment.

We work to a continuous improvement methodology, so you will need to be solutions-focused and have worked previously to resolve issues using a root cause analysis approach. You will be a key member of the shift team working closely with colleagues to ensure production runs smoothly, coaching colleagues where required, reporting any faults, finding solutions and 'fixing for good'.

When on night shift, you will be the electrical expert on site, and during the day shifts you will be working closely with the day technical support team, including involvement in meetings and scheduled maintenance activities.

Meeting deadlines through planning and organizing your own work, completing all required documentation, as well as monitoring impact of work undertaken and taking responsibility for your work are all key attributes we are looking for.

Who are you?

We would like to you hear from you if you have:

Essential

• Proven Electrical and Instrumentation experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment
• A recognised electrical or electrical/instrumentation engineering apprenticeship preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification to level 3
• Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems and equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks
• Knowledge of process instrumentation
• Strong communication skills
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Project)

Desirable

• HNC level qualification
• Knowledge of TPM

We are passionate about safety, this is first and foremost in everything we do. It goes without saying that you too will share our passion.

What we can offer you

Essity offers the opportunity for you to join a global business who embrace both innovation and diversity with the goal of making a difference to people’s lives.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including an attractive pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, bonus earning potential, health cash plan, workwear and local incentives.

If you are up for the challenge and are looking for a shift-based role working four on (two days & two nights) followed by six days off then apply now!

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.

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

Application End Date: 10 May 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity253223