Automation Engineer

Thehutgroup; Tywyn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

THG Manufacturing is seeking an Automation Engineer to join Brighter Foods in Tywyn, Wales. You will design, program, and test automated machinery to drive precision and performance across the new factory.

You’ll own automation systems, interrogate PLCs, identify faults, and enhance control logic while helping develop and upskill team members to support a 24/7 operation. The role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on fault-finding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and test automated machinery for a new factory.
• Interrogate PLCs, identify faults and optimise control logic.
• Upskill team members to support a 24/7 operation and handle out-of-hours support.

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?

Automation Engineer (Brighter Foods) | THG Manufacturing

Location: Tywyn, Wales Shift: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Salary: Competitive Salary. Reporting to: Engineering Manager

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Automation Engineer to join our team at Brighter Foods X THG Manufacturing. This role will play a key part in the operation of our new automated factory, designing, programming, and testing automated machinery to ensure optimal performance and precision.

You’ll take ownership of automation systems, using your expertise to interrogate PLCs, identify and resolve faults, and enhance process logic. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you’ll also help develop and upskill team members to support the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

While the core hours are Monday to Friday, occasional out-of-hours support will be required. A strong electrical engineering background is essential, as you’ll also provide hands‑on support for electrical breakdowns and fault‑finding activities.

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