Engineering Maintenance Lead – 4-on/4-off, OT & Pension

ATA Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks an Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Wrexham. The role involves leading maintenance engineers to ensure efficient and safe operations. Key responsibilities include managing scheduled and reactive maintenance, upholding safety standards, and coordinating with production needs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant electrical or mechanical qualification, along with previous supervisory experience and strong people-management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, and excellent job security.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

21 shift holidays

Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x)

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong people-management and performance-driven mindset required.
• Proactive and safety-first attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the maintenance engineering team.
• Ensure completion of PPM and reactive maintenance work.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Minimise downtime, monitor breakdowns and repair times.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production needs.
• Support training and development for team capability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Education

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC)

Job description

A leading company in food manufacturing seeks an Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Wrexham. The role involves leading maintenance engineers to ensure efficient and safe operations. Key responsibilities include managing scheduled and reactive maintenance, upholding safety standards, and coordinating with production needs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant electrical or mechanical qualification, along with previous supervisory experience and strong people-management skills. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, and excellent job security.