Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and do you have machine lubrication & greasing experience along with general mechanical/technical understanding? Are you looking to progress your career at a local manufacturing company that prides itself on high performance and producing quality products whilst being fully focused on health and safety? Essity is a market leading health and hygiene company and our Oakenholt Mill, Flint is a great place to continue and develop your career. About the Role Our focus is on continuous improvement and maintaining an excellent H&S environment. As a Lubrication & Greasing Operator working days Monday to Friday, you will play a key part in ensuring that our fast-paced papermaking machines and equipment operate effectively through organised and regular lubrication & greasing, to meet the demands of a 24/7 production environment. What You Will Do With a good safety focus you will be responsible for the regular lubrication and greasing of the sites machine and equipment and work on medium and longer-term projects to improve the efficiencies of the site. Day to day your responsibilities will include: Completing regular lubrication and greasing activities on site machinery and equipment Management of the oil and grease stock control process Completion of vibration analysis on identified machinery and equipment Utilise and review condition and monitoring systems Perform Planned Preventative maintenance Who you are Completed the Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) As a Lubrication & Greasing Apprentice, you will have: An interest in engineering and manufacturing, with a willingness to learn about rolls, pumps, gearboxes and motors A willingness to learn how condition monitoring processes and equipment are used A willingness to work towards a recognised technical qualification as part of your apprenticeship An interest in practical problem-solving and developing skills to identify technical / machine issues Basic organisational skills and a willingness to learn how to prioritise tasks with guidance Good communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn from others Basic PC skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word A reliable approach to completing tasks and meeting agreed deadlines with support 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. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us #LI-KB2 #Essity-UK Application End Date: 29 Nov 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity266761 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!