About this role
Are you a college or school 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
Based at our site in Skelmersdale, Our Level 3 apprenticeship program is designed to develop you over 4 years to achieve a nationally recognized qualification in engineering, with the possibility to move to an HNC. You will report to a skilled manager and have a dedicated coach to help you succeed at work and college.
What You Will Do
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.
This Level 3 apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 4 years to reach a nationally recognised qualification in engineering.
You will report directly to one of our highly skilled managers who will invest time and effort in helping you make the most out of this opportunity. You will also have a dedicated coach who will help you succeed at work and at college.
- How to communicate technical information and identify engineering equipment
- Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Business Health and Safety procedures
- STEM skills
We’ll provide all of the tools to help you succeed. In return we ask you to bring your enthusiasm and passion to learn and develop.
Who You Are
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
- Willingness to learn and a positive approach to problem-solving
- Flexibility and effective time management
- Great attention to detail
- Team player
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.
- 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
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Staff product and discounts
- A range of benefits including a flexible holiday scheme which allows you to purchase additional annual leave, cycle2work, Health Shield, health and wellbeing support and our online voucher portals which give you access to thousands of discounts.
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:
25 Feb 2026Job Requisition ID:
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About Essity
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!
What you'll do
- The apprenticeship program is designed to develop skills over 4 years to achieve a nationally recognized qualification in engineering. Apprentices will report to a skilled manager and have a dedicated coach to assist them in their work and studies.
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