Engineering Technical Apprentice (Electrical and Mechanical))

Mechanical And Electrical Apprentice

Ignite your career at Kimberly-Clark —home of ANDREX®—and help make a positive difference for billions of people every day.

Start Date: 07.09.2026

End Date: 31.08.2030

Location: Whilst you will be predominately based at our Northfleet Mill, you will spend your 1st year with IPS Training located in Rochester.

At Kimberly-Clark, our purpose is Better Care for a Better World. Join a brilliant, successful and fun team at Northfleet Mill that produces one of the UK’s most recognisable brands, ANDREX®, and kickstart a career that blends hands-on manufacturing with world-class training in the technicalities of mechanical or electrical engineering.

• Learn by doing: Observe, learn and understand a wide range of technical skills under the guidance of Technicians and Engineers.
• Level up fast: Attend workshops and problem-solving sessions; seize as many learning opportunities as possible
• Make a difference: As you develop your skills, take on real production tasks both independently and collaboratively with your team.
• Put safety first: Embrace health & safety, quality control and good housekeeping
• Operate with pride: Follow safe operating procedures and company policies; maintain a smart, professional appearance on and off site.
• Own your progress: Complete tests and evaluations, attend meetings, and offer ideas to improve how we work.
• Develop digital manufacturing capability: Engage with digital tools and systems used in modern manufacturing, such as data analytics, automation, and connected worker platforms. Participate in training and hands-on activities designed to build your digital skills, preparing you to operate and innovate in a highly digitized production environment. This includes learning about Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), digital visual management, and continuous improvement technologies, supporting the mill’s journey toward the Factory of the Future.
• Shape your future: Progress through structured career development pathways designed to help you advance from apprentice to skilled Technician or Engineer, supported by mentorship, continuous training, and real-world experience.

As a member of the Northfleet Mill Reliability Workshop Team, you will have a exposure to a wide range of engineering technology, from heavy industrial machines in the Papermill through to the latest robotic technology in our Packaging assets.

You will be involved in the following:

• Scheduled maintenance tasks across all areas of the site including:
  • Steam Generation
  • Water Treatment Systems
  • Paper Manufacturing Equipment
  • Converting Equipment
  • Packaging
  • Robot Palletising
  • Product Distribution

• Manufacturing components and parts, using workshop equipment to include:
  • Lathes
  • Milling Machines
  • Pillar Drills
  • Grinders
  • Fabrication and welding

• Electrical and Instrumentation, work to include:
  • Installation
  • Fault Finding, Diagnosis and repair
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Calibration
  • Improvement Project Work, from design to delivery
  • Thermographic Surveys

• Mechanical work to include:
  • Bench fitting
  • Pump, gearbox, valve repairs
  • Fault Finding, Diagnosis and repair
  • Preventative Maintenance

• Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma (BTEC Pearson)
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (EAL)
• Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Standard (Apprenticeship Certificate)
• HNC in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Accountable, punctual, and reliable
• Team-oriented with initiative
• Enthusiastic about the apprenticeship
• Technically skilled and detail-focused
• Safety-aware and quality-driven
• Committed to Kimberly-Clark’s Code of Conduct and Equality & Diversity policies

• Minimum 4 GCSEs (9–5/A*–C) including English, Mathematics, Science and Design Technology

Complete the apprenticeship and you could progress to a higher-level apprenticeship, degree and full-time employment. You’ll build interchangeable skills and an in-depth understanding of manufacturing whilst opening doors to Technician or Engineer roles.

Click Apply and complete the online application. Our recruiting team will review your details and be in touch if you’re a great fit.

Small print: The statements above describe the general nature and level of work for this role and are not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or skills. Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.​