Essity
Electrical Technician
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Looking to use your electrical skills in a large-scale manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and continuous improvement really matter?
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and committed Electrical Technician to join our day support team at Prudhoe Mill.
Working 37.5 hours per week on days, you will provide technical expertise to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of site assets. You’ll work closely with operational teams, helping to build capability, improve performance and deliver best-in-class manufacturing results.
We’re looking for people who live our values and are comfortable challenging the status quo, sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
As an Electrical Technician, you will be a fully integrated member of the day support team, using your technical knowledge to improve the day-to-day operational efficiency of plant and equipment.
You will:
- Carry out planned, predictive and reactive electrical maintenance
- Diagnose and resolve faults quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
- Support delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) and site targets
- Work independently and collaboratively to deliver robust, long-term solutions
- Apply your experience of PLC-controlled systems (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley)
- Work with servo and inverter drives and large-scale industrial machinery
- Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance at all times
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven electrical experience within a manufacturing, process or industrial environment
- A recognised electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
- Experience maintaining and fault-finding on complex, automated manufacturing systems
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience of panel wiring
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- The ability to plan work effectively and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with operations
- Good PC skills (e.g. Excel, Word, Project)
- An HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering is desirable
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What We Can Offer You
You’ll be joining a leading global organisation with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
At Essity, we value individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us perform at our best. Applications are assessed based on role-related experience, skills, qualifications and working values.
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
#LI-KB2 #Essity-UK
Application End Date:
30 Aug 2026
Job Requisition ID:
Essity261731
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills