Manufacturing Process Apprentice

essity; Stubbins; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent starting salary above the NL

Annual bonus opportunity

Cycle to work

Health Shield

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Essity in Stubbins is offering a Level 2 Manufacturing Process Apprenticeship over two years to gain a nationally recognised Lean Manufacturing qualification. You will learn on site at our UK sites and have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role after completion.

This shift-based programme runs four 12-hour shifts (two days, two nights) followed by four days off, with longer break periods. You must be 18 at start and have at least 4 GCSEs including Maths and English.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English are required.
• Willingness to learn and solve problems.
• Flexible and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 2 apprenticeship to achieve a Lean Manufacturing qualification.
• Apply for a permanent role on completion of the programme.
• Participate in a shift-based pattern on site.

Job description

Manufacturing Process Apprentice based Stubbins

Join Essity as an Apprentice and earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills, hands-on experience, and nationally recognised qualifications. This could be the perfect opportunity to build your future with a global organisation that invests in your development from day one!

We are a leading global hygiene and health organisation dedicated to improving well-being through products and solutions that are essential for everyday life. We are home in the UK to brands such as Cushelle, Plenty, Velvet, Bodyform, Tena & Tork . We have 37,000 employees globally and 1600 in the UK and ROI, with sales in approximately 150 countries.

Benefits

• 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
• A range of benefits including cycle2work, Health Shield, health and wellbeing support and our online voucher portals which give you access to hundreds of discounts.

About the role

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.

What you will do

This Level 2 apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 2 years to reach a nationally recognised qualification in Lean Manufacturing. On completion of the course, you will be invited to apply for a permanent position within the business.

As it is shift based, you will need to be 18 years old by the start date.

The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year.

Who you are

We keep our list of requirements short, but there are a few that you will need:

• You will have a minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
• You will be willing to learn and take a positive approach to problem solving
• You will have the ability to be flexible and manage time effectively
• You will have great attention to detail
• You will be a team player

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:

29 Oct 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity266164