Maintenance Team Leader

ATA Recruitment; Bangor-on-Dee; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wrexham seeks an experienced Maintenance Team Leader. This hands-on role offers a salary of £54,000-£55,000, inviting candidates with strong engineering backgrounds in FMCG to take their next step into a leadership position. Responsibilities include leading a team of engineers and ensuring smooth machinery operations. This opportunity promises a clear path into management with support in a stable work environment.

Benefits

£54,000-£55,000 salary

Ongoing support for leadership development

Stable 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Growth opportunities in a forward-thinking company

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to confidently diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 engineers on shift.
• Allocate daily jobs and monitor progress.
• Ensure smooth running of machinery.

Skills

Strong experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Confident faultfinder

Team player

Education

Level 3 qualified in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader

Salary: £54,000-£55,000 + OT

Location: Wrexham

Shifts: 2 days 2 nights 4 off

Are you a hands‑on engineer ready to take the next step in your career?

Or an experienced Maintenance team leader looking for a new challenge?

We’re looking for a Maintenance Team Leaderto join a leading manufacturing business in Wrexham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong engineering experience—especially in FMCG—to step into a leadership role without needing previous leadership experience.

The Role

As Maintenance Team Leader, you will lead a team of 3 engineers on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights). This is a hands‑on role with additional responsibilities that include:

• Allocating daily jobs and monitoring progress
• Leading short interval control (SIC) checks
• Attending and contributing to operations meetings
• Ensuring smooth running of machinery and reducing downtime

You’ll be the go‑to person on shift, setting the standard and leading from the front.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualified in Engineering (minimum)
• Strong experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Confident faultfinder
• A team player who is ready to take the next step in their career

No previous leadership experience required - just the right attitude, skills, and the desire to lead by example.

What’s in it for you

• £54,000-£55,000 salary
• A clear step into leadership with ongoing support
• Stable 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Join a growing, forward‑thinking company investing in its people and equipment

Interviews can be arranged immediately so apply by following the online instructions or senda CV to

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