Shift Maintenance Technician at Essity

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Coaching, Planning, Problem-Solving, SAP, Heavy Industry, Manufacturing, Automated Systems, Safety, Quality, Process Improvement, Technical Documentation

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Shift Maintenance Technician About the Role The Technician is responsible for defined maintenance activities in production/site. The role maintains the machines based on preventive and predictive maintenance concept. It is responsible for troubleshooting technical problems and solving these problems using the DDS approach & root cause analysis. The technician supports and coaches the operators/colleagues in handling technical issues in the RST and site What You Will Do Is a role model for safety Responsible for maintaining & troubleshooting the technology in their area of responsibility Works towards a zero-breakdown & zero-stop-mentality and reducing the maintenance costs including working capital reduction for spare parts Takes ownership for the overall site and working area. Especially monitors the maintenance measurements like breakdowns & has a strong service-department mindset towards the operations/other departments Works to standards and assures the team works to it (safety, quality, CL, CILs… etc) and secure the availability of standard technical documentation Works securely with the expert maintenance tools (SAP-PM, SOP’S) and trains the teams in those Performs high quality root-cause analysis for technical- and process-problems Supports & suggests and implements improvements (e.g. safety, technology, process) and assures legal compliance on maintenance works Who you are Completed a recognised multi-skilled or mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Proven mechanical experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or process environments Strong troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems Skilled in planning, mentoring and problem-solving, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and execution 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 Application End Date: 11 Jan 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity258723 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise 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. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. 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, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include 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 are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered 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!

Responsibilities

The Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting machinery, ensuring a zero-breakdown mentality, and reducing maintenance costs. They also support and coach operators in handling technical issues and perform root-cause analysis for problems.