Engineering Team Leader

Argon Engineering Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader. This role involves driving engineering performance and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership, strong engineering skills, and a background in food manufacturing. This position offers a salary of £50,000 per annum, sponsorship opportunities, and long-term career development.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Long-term career development

Sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory Engineering role.
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Experience working on high-speed production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Drive equipment reliability and minimize downtime across production lines.
• Support continuous improvement and CI initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Communication skills

People management skills

Job description

Engineering Team Leader

Location: Wrexham

Salary: 50,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Sponsorship Available

An established and well-invested food manufacturing business based in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join their engineering function on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving engineering performance, reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of multi‑skilled engineers
• Ensure planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely and efficiently
• Drive equipment reliability and minimise downtime across production lines
• Support and deliver continuous improvement and CI initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and engineering standards
• Act as a hands‑on technical escalation point when required
• Work closely with production and management teams to meet site KPIs

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory Engineering role
• Background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Strong electrical and / or mechanical engineering skills
• Experience working on high‑speed production machinery
• Comfortable leading teams on a rotating days and nights shift pattern
• Strong communication and people management skills

What's on Offer

• 50,000 salary
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work‑life balance
• Opportunity to work within a stable, growing food manufacturing business
• Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Long‑term career development opportunities