Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer; Mechanical

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Division

THG Beauty Manufacturing

Location

UK, Frome

Job Type

Full-time

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

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?

• 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.
• 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?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our…