Mechanical Technician

Kimberly-clark; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health and hygiene company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a proactive engineer to support operational activities. You will lead maintenance tasks, solve technical issues, and improve asset reliability while following safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 GCSEs, be working towards a HNC/HND in Engineering, and have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers a range of benefits, including health coverage and a pension plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Access to on-site fitness center

Pension plan

Share Save Scheme

Income protection insurance options

Qualifications

• Demonstrates safe working practices on mechanical systems.
• Diagnoses and resolves operational equipment malfunctions.
• Engages in engineering best practices on site.

Responsibilities

• Support site operational activities with the asset team.
• Lead maintenance activities and problem-solving.
• Improve asset reliability and contribute to a performance culture.

Skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

HNC/HND in Engineering discipline

Recognised apprenticeship, ideally NVQ level 3

Job description

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 will support site operational activities with the asset team, collaborating closely with others within the engineering team and wider to provide hands‑on technical support. You will work on planned preventative maintenance activities, be involved in machine shuts, complete schedules and solve problems. The role will also see you continuously improving asset reliability with a desire to make a proactive difference. You help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world, performing at the highest level possible in a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Demonstrate and have knowledge of safe working practices on complex mechanical systems when carrying out maintenance work. Lead by example at all times following both company and legislative safety protocol.
• Diagnose the cause of technical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, apply adequate resolutions including following work instructions.
• Be part of a team that champions engineering best practice on site. Demonstrate and apply a basic working knowledge of lubrication and CBM in mechanical systems.
• Possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Mathematics and English, and be working towards or having achieved a HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline. In addition, have a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant field ideally NVQ level 3 with hands‑on experience in Manufacturing/FMCG environments. 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, millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly‑Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

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 center, 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.

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, color, 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.