Electrical Technician in Northfleet

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.

Your Role

You were made to create Better Care for a better World: preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top‑notch products for ¼ 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. In this role you will report to the Asset leader. You will, in this day‑based role, safely execute the activities required to deliver the mill reliability strategy, drive asset performance and conformance to site standards. Integral to the asset team, you will effectively implement World Class Best Maintenance practices in a way that meets all Kimberly-Clark’s standards and processes.

About You

In one of our 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 demonstrably show 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.
• Available to work flexible hours outside of normal day hours to cover a business need, to cover shortfalls within the team due to resourcing issues, and to support a 24hr Call in Rota.
• Hands‑on approach to problem solving, a flexible approach and experience within a FMCG process/tissue/heavy engineering environment.
• Diagnose the cause of technical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, apply adequate resolutions including following work instructions.
• Demonstrate and drive the 3 Safety Obligations.
• Prepare and lead Planned Maintenance activities including all scheduled Planned Maintenance shuts.

Required Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

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. 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.

Primary Location Northfleet Mill

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Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub‑Type Regular

Time Type Full time