Operator

Essity; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Health care plan

Cycle to work scheme

Work wear provision

Local incentives

Job summary

Essity operates a Skelmersdale tissue converting site and is seeking a Production Operator to ensure safe operation of production machinery and adherence to SOPs. You will work within a shift team, sourcing raw materials, monitoring equipment, and maintaining quality standards while developing technical leadership through Equipment Owner responsibilities.

The role emphasizes health and safety, proactive maintenance, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• A proactive and committed approach to health and safety.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Good problem solving, planning and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate process and equipment efficiently, maintaining control of the manufacturing process.
• Lead small changeovers.
• Order, prepare and install raw materials in line with SOPs.
• Check product quality against specifications, rejecting or blocking where required.
• Complete all required production documentation and data.
• Communicate effectively with shifts and colleagues involved in machine performance.
• Take on Equipment Owner responsibilities for a designated machine.

Skills

Health & safety

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Planning & organising

Job description

Are you looking for a permanent, shift‑based production role with one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, whose products support the well-being of millions of people every day?Our Skelmersdale tissue converting site, conveniently located just off the M58, offers an excellent opportunity to join Essity a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through the essential products we manufacture and supply. With a strong presence in the Northwest, our well‑known brands include Cushelle, Plenty and Tork.About The RoleAs a Production Operator you will be responsible for the safe operation of production machinery, manufacturing tissue products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As part of a shift team, our Production Operator’s undertake the necessary tasks required to efficiently operate and maintain the manufacturing equipment and process.What You Will DoOn a day-to-day basis, you will:Work within Company safety standards, ensuring safe practices for yourself and others. Operate process and equipment efficiently, maintaining control of the manufacturing process. Understand how the equipment operates and carry out CIL tasks, along with basic maintenance. Lead small changeovers. Order, prepare and install raw materials in line with SOPs. Communicate effectively with previous and next shifts and colleagues involved in machine performance. Check product quality against specifications, rejecting or blocking where required. Maintain high housekeeping standards at all times.Complete all required production documentation and data. Take on the exciting opportunity to become an Equipment Owner, a role that builds your technical capability and leadership by giving you responsibility for the upkeep, performance and safe operation of a designated machine. .Who You AreWe would love to hear from you if you have:A proactive and committed approach to health and safety.Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.Mechanical maintenance experience.Good problem solving, planning and organisation skills.What We Can Offer YouIn return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including, an attractive pension scheme, potential annual bonus, health care plan, cycle to work scheme, work wear and local incentives.At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Together, we are improving lives, every day.Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.#ONSITE #LI-KD #ESSITY-UKApplication End Date:07 Sept 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity264960