Mechanical Specialist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ESSITY UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Join us at Essity and help shape the future of mechanical reliability at our Skelmersdale Mill.
About the Role
As Mechanical Specialist in the days team at Skelmersdale, you’ll lead defined maintenance activities with a focus on the workshop coaching, mentoring and developing our apprentices and site technicians. You’ll be accountable for the performance and reliability of machinery through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. This hands-on role is central to our ambition of zero breakdowns and zero stops, and will contribute to both short-term performance and long-term asset development.
What You Will Do
- Maintenance Leadership: Manage and plan mechanical work on site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and legal standards
- Technical Support: Coach and support operational colleagues in resolving mechanical issues and improving machine reliability
- Performance Management: Own mechanical maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement to meet departmental objectives
- System Oversight: Manage mechanical work through SAP (CMMS), ensuring accurate planning, execution, and documentation
- Contractor Management: Oversee mechanical contractors and uphold high standards of work, including quality audits and commissioning
- Team Development: Lead and mentor junior technicians, fostering skill development and capability growth
- Workshop Excellence: Maintain workshop standards and ensure permit control and health & safety adherence
Who You Are
- Completed a recognised multi-skilled or mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 and ONC / BTEC National Diploma or above
- Proven mechanical experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or process environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems, including large rotating equipment and hydraulics
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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Application End Date:
26 Oct 2026Job Requisition ID:
Essity265934This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ESSITY UK LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ESSITY UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.