Shift Maintenance Technician

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Summary

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Work

Full-time

About this Job

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

About the Company

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Essity

Public Company
Logistics & WarehousingIndustrial Manufacturing

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!

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