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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Machine Operator

Salary Range
£28,100 - £34,202
£2,342 - £2,850 / mo

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Location Base
Skelmersdale, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Machine Operator

Do you have experience of working with heavy machinery? Are you process driven and passionate about working as a team?

We have an opportunity for an Operator to join us at our Paper Mill in Tawd, Skelmersdale to contribute to the maintenance of the large-scale heavy machinery we have on site.

Essity manufactures tissue at this paper mill for conversion into two of our internationally recognised and market-leading brands, Cushelle toilet tissue and Plenty kitchen roll.

Our tissue products are manufactured according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. Working as part of a shift team you will contribute to both the safe performance of the paper machinery and the overall output of the site. This is a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with many opportunities for career advancement across the Essity group.

About the Role

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for operating the machinery in your assigned area where you will execute all operational tasks with excellence and adhere to all documented procedures, while being responsible for keeping your area clean & well organised. You will have accountability for quality checks in your responsible area and you will follow a number of internal processes to ensure all product test criteria is met. Within the role you will record any tasks completed in the daily management system and execute any schedule maintenance activities set out by your team leader.

Who You Are

We would love to hear from you if you have:

  • Previous experience in working in a similar heavy machine industry, ideally within papermaking, but not essential

  • Excellent trouble shooting skills, with the ability to plan and work to tight timelines while managing several tasks

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong PC skills (excel, word, project)

  • High level of numeracy

  • FLT Driving Licence (desirable)

  • Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPS) Licence (desirable)

We are passionate about safety, this is first and foremost in everything we do. It goes without saying that you too will share our passion.

If you are up for the challenge and are happy to work a shift pattern of 4 on (2 x 12 hour days and 2 x 12 hours nights) followed by 6 days off then apply now.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

13 Apr 2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operator roles across Essity's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,100 - £34,202 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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