Essity
Operations Technician Apprentice
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Are you a college or school leaver looking to embark on a new chapter in the manufacturing industry? Do you want to earn whilst you learn? Then an Apprenticeship with Essity could be for you!
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 1,600 in the UK and ROI, with sales in approximately 150 countries.
Here at Essity, our greatest asset is our people so we make sure that our employee rewards and benefits make you feel that you are a valued part of us.
- 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.
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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.
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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
- T-Level or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering highly desirable
- 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. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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Application End Date: 11 Aug 2026
Job Requisition ID: Essity261824
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