Full job descriptionJob Title: Electrical Specialist
Location: Stubbins Mill, Ramsbottom
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About us:
At Essity, you’ll be part of a global organisation with a strong local presence, manufacturing trusted hygiene and health products while contributing to a more sustainable future. You will feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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About the role:
Keep Stubbins Mill Running at Its Best. Join Essity as an Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist and play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations at Stubbins Mill, Ramsbottom.
This day-based role (Monday to Friday) covers electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
As part of the role, you will participate in a site call-out rota, providing out-of-hours technical support when required to help maintain safe and reliable mill operations.
You will support reliability, safety, and efficiency across mill operations:
*Provide hands-on electrical and instrumentation support and coaching to help resolve equipment and process issues.
*Support the safe and efficient operation of paper manufacturing and site utility systems.
*Diagnose, maintain, calibrate, and improve instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment.
*Participate in daily operational reviews to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
*Conduct root cause analysis and GAP assessments to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
*Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
*Lead and support medium and long-term improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
*Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to deliver sustainable solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Participate in the site call-out rota and provide technical support to minimise downtime and restore equipment safely and effectively.
About you:
Essential:
*A time-served electrical technician background with a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
*Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, paper, or process industries.
*Strong electrical fault-finding, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
*Experience working with industrial instrumentation, process control systems, drives, and automation equipment.
*A confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence others.
*A proactive self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
*Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
*Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Desirable:
*Experienced with Siemens control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation.
What we offer:
*Competitive salary package
*Opportunities for personal development and professional training.
*You’ll join a supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional development
Additional Information:
*Reporting line: Reporting to the Maintenance Leader.
*Shift pattern: Day-based role (Monday to Friday) with participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Application End Date: 21 Oct 2026
Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to our careers page to complete your application.
Candidates with experience of; Electrical Specialist, Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist, Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, E&I Technician, Controls & Instrumentation Specialist, Electrical Systems Engineer will also be considered for this role.