Engineering Graduate

Essity; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG is seeking an Engineering Graduate to join their team for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity focuses on enhancing process engineering skills through active involvement in production improvement projects and collaboration with experienced engineers. Candidates should have a background in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and be eager to make an impact from day one.

Benefits

In-house training and development programme

Collaborative atmosphere

Impact on well-being and positive change

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Passionate about process improvement.
• Drive and mindset for impact in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real-world process improvement projects.
• Analyze production data for efficiency.
• Learn troubleshooting through root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Curiosity

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Graduate

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate inChemical or Mechanical Engineering. Ready to launch your career in the fast-pacedFMCG manufacturing sector? Are you looking for an engineering opportunity that will inspire you, and allow you to develop your process engineering skills as well as utilise your inquisitive mind on a daily basis? Join Essity– the powerhouse behind household brands likeVelvetandCushelle– and help shape the future of sustainable hygiene products.

About the Role

At Essity, we don’t just make products – we make a difference. As a global health and hygiene innovator, we’re on a mission to improve lives through smart, sustainable solutions. And we want you to be part of it.

We are looking for talented and self-motivated graduates who have studied chemical engineering or mechanical engineering to join our site in Prudhoe, Northumberland, UK for a 24- month Fixed Term Contract. You will be assigned responsibilities from day one in our converting hall – where our finished products roll off the line. We want you to help shape the future of Essity through contributing your chemical knowledge, developing our processes and being part of our network of people leaders.

What You Will Do

From day one you will:

• Work alongside experienced engineers
• Dive into real-world process improvement projects
• Analyse production data to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Learn to troubleshoot using root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Grow through our in-house training and development programme

Who You Are

• A Chemical or Mechanical Engineering graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Curious, analytical, and passionate about process improvement
• A team player with leadership potential
• Eager to make a tangible impact from day one

Previous manufacturing experience is a plus – but not essential. Your drive and mindset matter most.

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.Innovate for Good|Excel Together |Be You with Us

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Application End Date: 27 Aug 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity255235