Lubrication Apprentice
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and do you have machine lubrication & greasing experience along with general mechanical/technical understanding? Are you looking to progress your career at a local manufacturing company that prides itself on high performance and producing quality products whilst being fully focused on health and safety?
Essity is a market leading health and hygiene company and our Oakenholt Mill, Flint is a great place to continue and develop your career.
About The Role
Our focus is on continuous improvement and maintaining an excellent H&S environment. As a Lubrication & Greasing Operator working days Monday to Friday, you will play a key part in ensuring that our fast-paced papermaking machines and equipment operate effectively through organised and regular lubrication & greasing, to meet the demands of a 24/7 production environment.
What You Will Do
With a good safety focus you will be responsible for the regular lubrication and greasing of the sites machine and equipment and work on medium and longer-term projects to improve the efficiencies of the site. Day to day your responsibilities will include:
- Completing regular lubrication and greasing activities on site machinery and equipment
- Management of the oil and grease stock control process
- Completion of vibration analysis on identified machinery and equipment
- Utilise and review condition and monitoring systems
- Perform Planned Preventative maintenance
Who You Are
- Completed the Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)
- As a Lubrication & Greasing Apprentice, you will have:
- An interest in engineering and manufacturing, with a willingness to learn about rolls, pumps, gearboxes and motors
- A willingness to learn how condition monitoring processes and equipment are used
- A willingness to work towards a recognised technical qualification as part of your apprenticeship
- An interest in practical problem-solving and developing skills to identify technical / machine issues
- Basic organisational skills and a willingness to learn how to prioritise tasks with guidance
- Good communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn from others
- Basic PC skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word
- A reliable approach to completing tasks and meeting agreed deadlines with support
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
29 Nov 2026
Job Requisition ID
Essity266761
