Apprentice Process Engineer

Are You A College Leaver Looking To Start A Career In Manufacturing?

Are you a college leaver looking to start a career in manufacturing? Do you want to earn while you learn? An Apprenticeship with Essity could be for you!

About The Role

Essity may be a company you are not familiar with, but you will know our market-leading consumer brands, including TENA, Bodyform, Cushelle, Velvet, Plenty, and Tork, as well as Leukoplast, Actimove, and JOBST within our medical portfolio. Our company mission is to break barriers and improve the well-being of people across the world through our health and hygiene products and solutions.

Based at our site in Skelmersdale, our Level 4 apprenticeship program is designed to develop you over 2 years to achieve a nationally recognized qualification in Process Engineering. You will report to a skilled manager and have a dedicated coach to help you succeed at work and college.

There are plenty of reasons to work at Essity:

• Excellent starting salary (above the national minimum apprentice wage)
• Salaries are reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship based on performance and qualifications gained
• Pension 10% employer contribution
• Health shield medical cover
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible holiday options)
• Staff product and discounts
• Essity Rewards (online and in-store shopping discounts)

What You Will Do

Our UK apprenticeship programmes are well-established and have helped many employees launch successful careers across our sites.

• Support the team while developing technical skills through training
• Assist with daily tasks and gradually take on more responsibility
• Learn from experienced professionals through shadowing and observation
• Participate in structured training and workshops
• Apply new skills to solve problems and improve performance
• Collaborate with teams and contribute to continuous improvement
• Demonstrate commitment to our I CARE values for a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace

Who You Are

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 GCSEs (Grade C/5+), including Maths & English
• Willingness to learn with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Effective time management and flexibility
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and contribute to a fast-paced environment

What We Can Offer You

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.

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

Application End Date: 10 Oct 2025

Job Requisition ID: Essity256871