Manufacturing Process Apprentice

Not sure full‑time study is for you? Want to earn money, gain qualifications, and stay local to Bury?

Join us as a Manufacturing Process Apprentice and help us maintain high‑quality production while exploring new and innovative ways of working. You’ll gain practical skills, build confidence, and contribute to our future success.

Paper making is a complex, fast‑moving process—our machines are larger than a jumbo jet and operate faster than motorway speeds. As an apprentice at our Stubbins site, you will develop the technical understanding and hands‑on experience needed to support our manufacturing operations. You’ll join an experienced team with a strong track record of coaching and developing apprentices.

Over three years
, you’ll complete the Engineering Operative standard
, gaining:

• Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations
• Business Improvement Techniques qualifications
• Industry‑specific paper making training
• Modules from Essity’s global Manufacturing Academy

Your training will combine on‑site work with block‑release training supported by a dedicated assessor.

Your work‑based learning will focus on:

• Safely and effectively operating manufacturing machinery
• Understanding key manufacturing systems and production costs
• Supporting machine maintenance, including some mechanical tasks
• Carrying out audits
• Ensuring product quality standards are met

After completing your apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for a full‑time role in manufacturing operations.

We’d love to hear from you if you can show:

• GCSE grade 3/D (achieved or predicted) in Maths and English;
  Science preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to complete small projects accurately and efficiently
• Problem‑solving skills using information you’ve gathered
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Motivation to challenge yourself and grow

You will start on a Monday–Friday schedule (37.5 hours per week). Once you meet the required skills and legal age, you’ll move onto our attractive shift pattern: four 12‑hour shifts (two days, two nights) followed by four days off.

We offer a competitive starting salary (above national minimum apprentice wage), annual bonus opportunity, pension scheme, health cash plan, workwear and PPE. Apply now so you don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

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: 11 Feb 2026 Job Requisition y269241