Shift Electrical Technician

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional Andrex. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a better World: as Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for 1⁄4 of the world’s population is no easy feat, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

As part of the highly skilled Asset Support Team, the Technician will work under the direction of the Site Technical Team Leader to provide both proactive and reactive maintenance support within their area discipline. This will be a hands-on role in both planned maintenance and troubleshooting scenarios. In this role, you will be installing, maintaining and repairing electrical components of machines and assets in our mill facility, in accordance with our reliability strategy and site safety standards.

About You

In one of our Shift Electrical Technician roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. You will be maintaining equipment associated with the production, packaging and distribution of Kimberly-Clark products through preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance work. You’ll be able to demonstrate your previous experience of Electrical Engineering, and you’ll also be able to demonstrate your Electrical experience in an ever-changing technical environment including networks and site infrastructure.

This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium Andrex and Kleenex that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Northfleet. It starts with YOU.

• A strong awareness for safety.
• Recognized apprenticeship in a relevant field ideally NVQ level 3 (Electrical).
• Have working knowledge of equipment isolations procedures.
• SAP experience is advantageous.
• Passionate about electrical fault finding, repairing and plant maintenance.
• To be working towards or having achieved an HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline.

Required Qualifications

• You will possess a minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent, including Mathematics and English and be working towards or having achieved an HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Computer literacy skills.
• A committed and flexible approach.

Total Benefit

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

• Fantastic Pension. Up to 20% contribution.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts that let you maximize health care options and stretch your dollars further when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse Income protection insurance options to help protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury or other unexpected events.
• Great support for Good Health with options for medical, dental and vision coverage—and no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions, you can start work with peace of mind.
• And many more.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print....

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.