Electrical Technician

Essity; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization dedicated to health and hygiene as an Electrical Technician. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the maintenance of complex automated systems. You will be part of a collaborative team, solving problems and achieving key performance indicators in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a strong focus on safety and quality, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued. Take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in a company that prioritizes well-being and innovation.

Benefits

High reaching starting salary with annual reviews

Pension 10% employer contribution

Bonus earning potential

Medical Scheme

Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems.
• Recognized electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support operational efficiency through expert technical knowledge.
• Carry out predictive and reactive maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation experience

Troubleshooting skills

Panel wiring

Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components

Strong communication skills

Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Project)

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship

HNC level qualification in electrical engineering

Tools

PLC (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

Servo inverter drives

Job description

Electrical Technician

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

At Essity, we want to encourage all to apply and all our applications are reviewed personally by our talent team.

There are Plenty of reasons to work at Essity:

1. High reaching starting salary with annual reviews

2. Pension 10% employer contribution

3. Bonus earning potential

4. Medical Scheme

5. Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible bank holiday options)

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed qualified Electrical Technician to work on days (37.5hrs/week) to support this journey via providing expert technical knowledge and work alongside the operation to help build the knowledge of the teams, along with helping deliver best in class results.

What You Will Do

As an Electrical Technician, you will become a fully integrated member of the day support team. You will use your technical expertise and knowledge to improve the day-to-day operational efficiency of our machinery by ensuring regular and efficient maintenance is carried out.

You will solve problems quickly and effectively to support the overall aim of hitting key performance indicators (KPI’s) and stretch targets. Carrying out both predictive and reactive work, you will work both independently and as part of a shift team.

You will bring with you experience of PLC’s, either Siemens or Allen Bradley controlled equipment, servo inverter drives together with a ‘fix it for good’ mentality. You will also need to be comfortable in working with large scale plant and machinery and have a passion for safety.

Who You Are

1. Proven Electrical and Instrumentation experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment

2. A recognised electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification

3. Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems and equipment

4. Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks

5. Experience in panel wiring

6. Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components

7. Strong communication skills

8. Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Project)

9. HNC level qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent
   

What We Can Offer You

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.

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Application End Date: 06 May 2025

Job Requisition ID: Essity252204