Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Thehutgroup; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Staff discount on THG brands

Birthday day off

Discounted tech purchases

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

THG Labs is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our fast-paced engineering team in Frome. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of production and site equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification and proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG settings, with strong mechanical and electrical skills and the ability to work under pressure in a team.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC).
• Proven maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing, FMCG or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Sound electrical knowledge including motors, sensors, control systems, and safe isolation.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Flexible, team-oriented and able to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs per safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Undertake strip-downs, replacements, alignments and rebuilds.
• Perform basic electrical fault-finding and safe isolation.
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Location: THG Labs, Commerce park, Cornbrash, Frome BA11 2FN

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts – 6am - 2:15pm / 2pm - 10:15pm, 8.15 hour a day, 41.25 hours per week

About THG Labs

THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. In 2022 Acheson & Acheson became THG Labs. Capabilities include:

• In-house market knowledge & trends
• End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch
• Technical, commercial and production expertise
• Outstanding customer service

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and versatile Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical expertise and sound electrical knowledge to join our fast-paced engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of production and site equipment to ensure maximum operational efficiency and minimal downtime.

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Undertake equipment strip-downs, component replacements, alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds.
• Perform basic electrical fault-finding and safely isolate equipment when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering projects aimed at improving equipment reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the company’s CMMS system.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and collaborate closely with production and operations teams.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

Essential Requirements:

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC) in Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with practical experience working on bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Sound electrical knowledge, including motors, sensors, control systems, and safe electrical isolation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical diagrams, and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

Desirable:

• Electrical qualification or experience undertaking basic electrical maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience working with automated systems, robotics, or packaging machinery.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or mechanical fitting experience.
• Knowledge of lean maintenance or continuous improvement practices, including TPM, Kaizen, and 5S.

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP (Manchester Head Office).
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• Access to our on‑site physio (Manchester Head Office).

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.