Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

THG; Frome; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Staff discounts on THG brands

Birthday day off

Volunteer leave

Salary sacrifice for personal tech

Anniversary gifts

Job summary

THG Labs in Frome is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical expertise and solid mechanical understanding to join our fast-paced engineering team. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on conveyors, motors, control panels and automated machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and safe operations.

The role requires an apprenticeship or NVQ/HNC in Electrical or multi-skilled maintenance and experience in manufacturing; reading schematics and fault-finding are

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/ONC/HNC in Electrical or multi-skilled maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or industrial maintenance.
• Strong electrical fault-finding with PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings & schematics.
• Flexible, team-oriented and able to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults and repair, adhering to safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement projects to boost reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with production and operations teams.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC knowledge

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Electrical 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.

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 electrical expertise and sound mechanical understanding 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 electrical and mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, control panels, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose electrical faults and perform repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability and performance.
• 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?

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a solid understanding of PLCs, sensors, drives, and control systems.
• Basic mechanical skills (e.g., bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

Desirable:

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with automated systems, robotics, or packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of lean maintenance or continuous improvement practices (TPM, Kaizen, 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.