Join Estée Lauder Companies at Whitman Laboratories, where one-fifth of the company’s global sales output is manufactured. As a global leader in prestige beauty, we serve over half a billion consumers each year, offering world-renowned brands such as Estée Lauder, MAC, Jo Malone London and Clinique across more than 150 countries.

We are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. This role is vital to supporting production by reducing downtime, maximising uptime and delivering excellent service across Safety Compliance, Capital Projects, Quality, Process Improvements, Continuous Improvement and Cost-Saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and carry out both planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Take ownership of production lines/equipment, using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Work proactively with colleagues, customers and support teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply sound fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills, escalating issues when necessary.
• Plan and prioritise workload independently in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Provide shift and absence cover as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food or similar FMCG environment).
• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline, plus NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Multi-skilled engineering experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of machine controls, mechanical drives, electrical principles
• Advantageous experience: equipment HMI panels and electrical competencies
• Safe working practices with structured methods and procedures.
• Strong communication skills; collaborative team player willing to share knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.