Operations Technician Apprentice based Stubbins Are you a college or school leaver looking to embark on a new chapter in the manufacturing industry? Do you want to earn whilst you learn? Then an Apprenticeship with Essity could be for you! We are a leading global hygiene and health organisation dedicated to improving well-being through products and solutions that are essential for everyday life. We are home in the UK to brands such as Cushelle, Plenty, Velvet, Bodyform, Tena & Tork. We have 37,000 employees globally and 1600 in the UK and ROI, with sales in approximately 150 countries. Here at Essity, our greatest asset is our people so we make sure that our employee rewards and benefits make you feel that you are a valued part of us. Excellent starting salary (above the national minimum apprentice wage) Salaries are reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship based on performance and qualifications gained Annual bonus opportunity A range of benefits including cycle2work, Health Shield, health and wellbeing support and our online voucher portals which give you access to hundreds of discounts. About the role Our Apprenticeship programmes have become well established over many years within our various sites in the UK, and we are proud to see the success and development of the employees who began their career on our apprenticeship programmes. What you will do This Level 2 apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 2 years to reach a nationally recognised qualification in Lean Manufacturing. On completion of the course, you will be invited to apply for a permanent position within the business. As it is shift based, you will need to be 18 years old by the start date. The attractive shift pattern allows you to work four 12 hour shifts (two days and two nights) followed by four days off with longer shift breaks of 18 days several times and year. Who you are We keep our list of requirements short, but there are a few that you will need: You will have a minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/grade 5 or above, including Maths and English T-Level or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering highly desirable You will be willing to learn and take a positive approach to problem solving You will have the ability to be flexible and manage time effectively You will have great attention to detail You will be a team player 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 #LI-KB2 #Essity-UK Application End Date: 11 Aug 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity261824 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise 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. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. 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, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include 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 are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered 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!