The Hut Group
Automation Engineer Brighter Foods THG Manufacturing Overview
| Company Name | The Hut Group |
| Job Role | Automation Engineer Brighter Foods THG Manufacturing |
| Qualifications | Not Specified |
| Category | IT Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Rest of UK |
We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team at Brighter Foods, part of THG Manufacturing, located in Tywyn, Wales. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In this role, you will be instrumental in the operation of our new automated factory, focusing on the design, programming, and testing of automated machinery to ensure optimal performance and precision.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining and optimizing automated machinery to maximize uptime and efficiency, troubleshooting and repairing automation and electrical systems, and designing custom automation solutions to improve production performance. You will also be expected to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, program and integrate new equipment into existing control systems, and collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to enhance current automation processes. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and training to the engineering team, ensuring all work complies with safety and regulatory standards, and perform diagnostics on PLC and electrical systems to resolve issues.
To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience working with automated machinery in an FMCG or manufacturing environment, a degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and proficiency in PLC programming (such as Allen Bradley or Siemens) along with experience in SQL, Python, or Java. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with a proactive approach to optimization and reliability, are essential. Experience managing automation or engineering projects is advantageous, as is a collaborative mindset focused on developing others and driving excellence.
If you are passionate about automation and innovation in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. THG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us when invited for an interview.
As part of our onboarding, successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including Right to Work and References. Depending on the role, additional checks may be required. We aim to respond to all applications within 14 days, so if you do not hear from us within that timeframe, please reach out to our Talent team for further information.
Degree Requirement: Not Specified
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To apply for this job please visit www.thg.com.