Engineering Graduate

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering? Ready to launch your career in the fast-paced FMCG manufacturing sector? Are you looking for an engineering opportunity that will inspire you, and allow you to develop your process engineering skills as well as utilise your inquisitive mind on a daily basis?

Join Essity

The powerhouse behind household brands like Velvet and Cushelle – and help shape the future of sustainable hygiene products.

About The Role

At Essity, we don’t just make products – we make a difference. As a global health and hygiene innovator, we’re on a mission to improve lives through smart, sustainable solutions. And we want you to be part of it.

We are looking for talented and self-motivated graduates who have studied chemical engineering or mechanical engineering to join our site in Prudhoe, Northumberland, UK for a 24-month Fixed Term Contract. You will be assigned responsibilities from day one in our converting hall – where our finished products roll off the line. We want you to help shape the future of Essity through contributing your chemical knowledge, developing our processes, and being part of our network of people leaders.

What You Will Do

• Work alongside experienced engineers
• Dive into real-world process improvement projects
• Analyse production data to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Learn to troubleshoot using root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Grow through our in-house training and development programme

Who You Are

• A Chemical or Mechanical Engineering graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Curious, analytical, and passionate about process improvement
• A team player with leadership potential
• Eager to make a tangible impact from day one

Previous manufacturing experience is a plus – but not essential. Your drive and mindset matter most.

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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