Engineering Team Leader - FTC

KAG Recruitment Consultancy; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering with our client based in Wrexham to recruit an Engineering Team Leader on a 6 month FTC. You will lead an engineering shift, delivering planned and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced FMCG environment while driving safety, food quality and continuous improvement.

Location is Wrexham. Salary is £35 - £45 per hour (DOE), with minimum 42 hours per week across an 8 week cycle. Shifts include 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, 7-7.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualifications with electrical/multi-skilled background.
• Ability to fault-find across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience leading or managing an engineering team.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the engineering shift team with resource management.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability.
• Fault-find and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues and resolve root causes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP and food safety standards.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency.
• Support projects, continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Manage performance, training, holidays and absence.
• Ensure effective use of CMMS and maintenance systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Multi-skilled

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

CMMS

Job description

K.A.G. Recruitment is partnering exclusively with our client based in Wrexham to find an exceptional Engineering Team Leader on a 6 month FTC basis.

You will lead and support an engineering team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for delivering effective planned and reactive maintenance, maintaining high engineering standards and ensuring the continued reliability of plant and equipment. You will lead by example, develop your team and work closely with Production and other departments to drive safety, food quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Role: Engineering Team Leader (6 month FTC)

Location: Wrexham

Line Manager: Engineering Manager

Salary: £35 - £45 ph (DOE) minimum 42 hours per week on average over an 8 week continuous period

Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights – 4 off – 7-7 Shift

Your Role:

• Lead, coach and develop the engineering shift team, ensuring effective resource and workload management.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Fault-find and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, identifying and resolving root causes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, food safety, hygiene and environmental standards.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and drive improvements in performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Support engineering projects, continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Manage team performance, training, holidays and absence.
• Ensure effective use of the CMMS and maintenance systems.
• Work closely with Production and key stakeholders to prioritise engineering requirements.
• Promote a strong safety and continuous improvement culture across the team.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised Engineering qualifications with strong electrical or multi-skilled engineering background.
• Proven experience fault-finding across both electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to read and interpret electrical circuit drawings.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or managing an engineering team.
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities with the ability to work under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
• Knowledge of CMMS, legal compliance and food manufacturing standards would be advantageous.
• Flexible approach to shift cover and busy periods.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader looking to take ownership of an engineering shift within a busy food manufacturing environment