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Apprentices will learn by observing and assisting technicians and engineers, while rapidly developing skills through workshops, problem‑solving sessions and on‑the‑job tasks. Safety, quality control and professional appearance are emphasized throughout daily activities. The program also integrates digital manufacturing tools such as data analytics, automation, MES and visual management to prepare participants for the Factory of the Future.
Working in the Northfleet Mill Reliability Workshop, apprentices will carry out scheduled maintenance across steam generation, water‑treatment, paper‑manufacturing, converting, packaging and robotic palletising equipment. They will use workshop machinery—including lathes, milling machines, pillar drills, grinders and welding stations—to fabricate and repair components. Electrical and instrumentation duties cover installation, fault finding, diagnosis, repair, preventative maintenance, calibration and thermographic surveys, while mechanical work includes bench fitting, pump, gearbox and valve repairs.
Kimberly‑Clark is offering a four‑year Engineering Technical Apprentice position in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. The apprenticeship runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 August 2030 and is based primarily at the Northfleet Mill site, with the first year of training at IPS Training in Rochester. The role supports the production of the iconic ANDREX® brand and aligns with the company’s purpose of ‘Better Care for a Better World.’
The apprenticeship includes a Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma (BTEC Pearson), a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician standard and an HNC in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Successful completion equips participants with both academic credentials and practical expertise.
Ideal candidates are accountable, punctual, reliable, team‑oriented and safety‑aware, with a genuine enthusiasm for the apprenticeship. Minimum entry requirements are four GCSEs (grades 9‑5/A*‑C) in English, Mathematics, Science and Design Technology. Upon completion, apprentices can progress to higher‑level apprenticeships, degree programmes or full‑time technician and engineer roles within Kimberly‑Clark or its future joint venture with Suzano.