Automation Engineer (Brighter Foods) | THG Manufacturing

Location: Tywyn, Wales, United Kingdom. Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional out-of-hours support required for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Company

THG is a global ecommerce group operating beauty and sports nutrition businesses, including THG Beauty and THG Nutrition, with manufacturing operations at Brighter Foods.

What you will do

• Maintain and optimise automated machinery to maximise uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
• Design, programme, configure, test, and integrate automation solutions and new equipment into existing control systems.
• Perform PLC and electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, fault-finding, repairs, and hands-on support for electrical breakdowns.
• Deliver measurable improvements in production efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to improve automation processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the wider engineering team while ensuring safe and compliant working practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with automated machinery in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or Java.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to optimisation and reliability.
• Strong electrical engineering capability, including hands-on electrical fault-finding and breakdown support.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to developing others and driving excellence.

Nice to have

• Experience managing automation or engineering projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a new automated manufacturing factory supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Work Monday–Friday during core hours, with occasional out-of-hours support.
• Operate in a collaborative environment focused on technical development, innovation, and operational excellence.
• THG is a Disability Confident Committed employer and supports reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
• THG is committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Hiring process

• Applications may take time to review due to high application volumes.
• A response is generally expected within 14 days.
• Reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process can be requested when invited to interview.