Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Role overview

Shift pattern

• Rotating shifts run 6am–2:15pm and 2pm–10:15pm.
• The schedule is 8.15 hours per day and 41.25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, control panels, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose electrical faults and repair equipment in line with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects focused on equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate records using the company CMMS and ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with production and operations teams.

Qualifications and experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC qualification in electrical or multi-skilled maintenance engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within manufacturing, FMCG, or an industrial environment.
• Strong electrical diagnostic skills and understanding of PLCs, sensors, drives, and control systems.
• Basic mechanical skills, including bearings, pneumatics, and hydraulics, and ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Problem-solving ability, attention to detail, flexibility, teamwork, and ability to work independently under pressure.

Desirable experience

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations is desirable.
• Experience with automated systems, robotics, or packaging machinery is desirable.
• Knowledge of lean maintenance or continuous improvement practices, including TPM, Kaizen, or 5S, is desirable.

About THG Labs

Benefits

• Development programmes and further training are available through the in-house learning and development team and an external training provider.
• Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, eligible enhanced family leave, compassionate leave, holiday buy-back, and volunteer leave.
• Other benefits include employee assistance and health support, salary-sacrifice technology savings, staff discounts, referral rewards, and service anniversary gifts.