At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to expert for programming and maintaining electrical systems.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving innovation and ensuring zero breakdowns.
- Qualifications: Must have completed an electrical apprenticeship and relevant experience.
The Electrical Specialist is an expert for the technology within the working area. They are responsible for programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. They contribute to maintenance Key Performance Indicators and are accountable for the budget. They assure safety and legal compliance on maintenance works and drive a “Run to standard” culture, ensuring the teams work to it (Safety, Quality, CL, CILs, SAP-PM). The Electrical Specialist contributes to the implementation of the Maintenance Roadmap based on the Site Strategy. They drive behaviour to return to basic standard conditions and define these conditions.
Main accountabilities and responsibilities:
- An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy and sustainable work environment.
- Ensures compliance with safety and quality standards in all electrical work.
- Point of expertise in developing the Electrical Maintenance Journey in their working area.
- Drives the Vision of Zero stops & Zero Breakdowns philosophy, minimising unplanned stops using the right maintenance strategies.
- Owns the process of breakdown elimination and the Maintenance key performance indicators (e.g. Maintenance budget, Defect trend, Breakdowns/ton or pieces, Unplanned/planned Maintenance downtime).
- Accountable for the maintenance Budget in their working area.
- Analyses and develops necessary electrical maintenance skills in the team.
- Owns the maintenance management information system (including Technical Database, SAP, CIL system) for their working area and uses Best-Practices efficiently while suggesting new Best-Practices.
- Owns and develops the quality standards (e.g. SOPs) for maintenance.
- Contributes to and implements development plans on electrical assets: maintenance investments, sustainability plan, spare-part working capital reduction.
- Monitors and assesses the performance of electrical systems to identify areas for improvement.
Experience and qualification requirements:
- Time-served Electrical Technician with a completed recognised electrical apprenticeship.
- Previous work experience in a related field.
- Leadership experience preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Good understanding of safety, quality, manufacturing processes, procedures and standards.
- Structured and analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and use data for decision making.
- Safety Awareness.
- PLC programming.
- Leadership and Influencing skills.
- Decision making.
- Conflict management.
- Effective communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Prioritisation.
- Time management.
- Advanced problem-solving skills.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Financial awareness.
- Analytical skills.
- Customer focus.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Learning Agility.
- Coaching skills.
Application End Date: 29 Sept 2026
Job Requisition ID: Essity264224
Electrical Specialist employer: Essity
Essity is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent, shift-based production role at our Skelmersdale site, where you can contribute to the well-being of millions through our renowned hygiene and health products. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that empowers employees to grow in their careers while providing competitive benefits, including a robust pension scheme and health care plan. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to making the world a healthier and safer place, with opportunities for personal development and impactful innovations.
