Mechanical Specialist (Workshop / Technical Academy)

Join us at Essity and help shape the future of mechanical reliability at our Skelmersdale Mill.

About the Role

As Mechanical Specialist in the days team at Skelmersdale, you’ll lead defined maintenance activities with a focus on mechanical systems. You’ll be accountable for the performance and reliability of machinery through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. This hands-on role is central to our ambition of zero breakdowns and zero stops, and will contribute to both short-term performance and long-term asset development.

What You Will Do

• •Maintenance Leadership : Manage and plan mechanical work on site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and legal standards
• •Technical Support : Coach and support operational colleagues in resolving mechanical issues and improving machine reliability
• •Performance Management : Own mechanical maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement to meet departmental objectives
• •System Oversight : Manage mechanical work through SAP (CMMS), ensuring accurate planning, execution, and documentation
• •Contractor Management : Oversee mechanical contractors and uphold high standards of work, including quality audits and commissioning
• •Team Development : Lead and mentor junior technicians, fostering skill development and capability growth
• •Workshop Excellence : Maintain workshop standards and ensure permit control and health & safety adherence

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, including large rotating equipment and hydraulics
• •Skilled in planning, mentoring, and problem-solving, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• •Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and execution
• •FMCG experience extremely desirable.

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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Application End Date:

25 Oct 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity265934