Technicians (Mechanical or E&I Engineer or Facilities Maintenance) - North East

Essity; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hygiene and health company in North East England is seeking engineering experts for maintenance roles. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering. Responsibilities include delivering preventative maintenance and enhancing machine efficiencies. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and various benefits. Join a team focused on innovation and social responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

10% employer pension contribution

27 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Training through our Manufacturing Academy

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience with large-scale machinery and industrial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate internally to improve machine efficiencies and site infrastructure.
• Focus on safety, product quality, and delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Root cause analysis

Industrial environment experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

HNC or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Our ethos is to fix things for good, ensuring our 2 paper machines and 7 converting lines operate efficiently, and that our site infrastructure projects are completed. Our technical teams support shift operations, focusing on planned maintenance, breakdown management, and continuous improvement activities. This large manufacturing site includes key engineering areas such as:

• Facilities Maintenance
• Converting hall (7 lines)
• De-ink pulp preparation areas
• Automated warehouse facility

We seek engineering experts in these fields to help us run smoothly and efficiently. If you have the skills and want to advance your career, apply today!

We value individuals who embody our principles, challenge norms, innovate, experiment, and adapt quickly. We are always seeking ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this describes you, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

You will deliver preventative maintenance, liaise with contractors and suppliers, and collaborate internally to improve machine efficiencies and site infrastructure from a technical perspective. Safety, product quality, and delivery are our priorities. You will work towards Key Performance Indicators as part of the technical support team.

Who You Are

You should have at least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering, and an HNC or equivalent experience. Experience with large-scale machinery, industrial environments, PPM, and root cause analysis is advantageous but not essential.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is unique and empower employees to reach their potential. We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a 10% employer pension contribution, 27 days of holidays plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and training through our Manufacturing Academy.

If interested, please upload your CV by clicking Apply. We value diversity and consider all applicants based on experience, qualifications, and shared values.

Our core values include collaboration, empowerment, innovation, and social responsibility. Join us in improving lives every day and making a positive impact on global health and hygiene.