Electrical Technician

Essity Ab; Prudhoe, Tipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a qualified Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician for their Prudhoe site. This role focuses on improving operational efficiency and maintaining automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical experience, proficiency in Siemens PLCs, and excellent troubleshooting skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in sustainable manufacturing and contribute to meaningful societal changes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience in panel wiring.
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with the day support team to improve operational efficiency.
• Carry out predictive and reactive maintenance.
• Solve problems to hit key performance indicators.

Skills

Electrical and Instrumentation experience

Experience with Siemens PLC logic (S7 classic, TIA portal)

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Project)

Education

Recognised electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship

HNC level qualification in electrical engineering

Job description

Essity B 273.1 (-0.7 SEK) on 05-Feb-2026 13:14

Do you want to help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing? Are you looking for a role where your electrical expertise drives real impact?

Join us at Essity’s largest UK site in Prudhoe and take the next step in your career—where your skills power progress and your ideas shape the future.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed qualified Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician to support this journey via providing expert technical knowledge and work along side the operation to help build the knowledge of the teams, along with help deliver best in class results. This is a day based role working within our Paper mill.

What You Will Do

As an Electrical Technician you will become a fully integrated member of the day support team. You will use your technical expertise and knowledge to improve the day to day operational efficiency of our machinery, by ensuring regular and efficient maintenance is carried out.

You will solve problems quickly and effectively to support the overall aim of hitting key performance indicators (KPI’s) and stretch targets. Carrying out both predictive and reactive work you will work both independently and as part of a team.

You will bring with you experience of PLC’s, Control systems, SCADA, Instrumentation, 3 phase motors and drives. Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems would also be advantageous. You will be a self starter with a ‘fix it for good’ mentality. You will also need to be comfortable in working with large scale plant and machinery and have a passion.

Who You Are

Key attributes required to be successful in this role are:

• Proven Electrical and Instrumentation experience in a heavy industry, manufacturing or process environment
• A recognised electrical or electrical/instrument engineering apprenticeship preferably with a City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ qualification
• Proven experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems and equipment
• Experience with Siemens PLC logic (S7 classic, TIA portal)
• Excellent trouble shooting skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks
• Experience in panel wiring
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic components
• Strong PC skills (excel, word, project)
• HNC level qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent

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.
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