Job Title: Electrical Specialist
Location:Stubbins Mill, Ramsbottom
Salary:Competitive
Job Type:Permanent, Full Time
About us:
At Essity, you'll be part of a global organisation with a strong local presence, manufacturing trusted hygiene and health products while contributing to a more sustainable future. You will feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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About the role:
Keep Stubbins Mill Running at Its Best. Join Essity as an Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist and play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations at Stubbins Mill, Ramsbottom.
This day-based role (Monday to Friday) covers electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
As part of the role, you will participate in asite call-out rota, providing out-of-hours technical support when required to help maintain safe and reliable mill operations.
You will support reliability, safety, and efficiency across mill operations:
- Provide hands-on electrical and instrumentation support and coaching to help resolve equipment and process issues.
- Support the safe and efficient operation of paper manufacturing and site utility systems.
- Diagnose, maintain, calibrate, and improve instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment.
- Participate in daily operational reviews to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and GAP assessments to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Lead and support medium and long-term improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to deliver sustainable solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in the site call-out rota and provide technical support to minimise downtime and restore equipment safely and effectively.
About you:
Essential:
- A time-served electrical technician background with a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, paper, or process industries.
- Strong electrical fault-finding, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience working with industrial instrumentation, process control systems, drives, and automation equipment.
- A confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence others.
- A proactive self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Desirable:
- Experienced with Siemens control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunities for personal development and professional training.
- You'll join a supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional development
Additional Information:
- Reporting line: Reporting to the Maintenance Leader.
- Shift pattern: Day-based role (Monday to Friday) with participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Application End Date: 21 Oct 2026
Please click on theAPPLY button to be directed to our careers page to complete your application.
Candidates with experience of; Electrical Specialist, Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist, Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, E&I Technician, Controls & Instrumentation Specialist, Electrical Systems Engineer will also be considered for this role.
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