Engineering Supervisor

Wrexham

£56,000 - £56,000

Permanent

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Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading North Wales manufacturer, in their search for an Engineering Supervisor to work at their site in Coedpoeth, near Wrexham.

For the successful Engineering Supervisor, our client is offering:

  • Salary of £56,000 p/a
  • Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, however, flexibility will be required to the needs of the business.
  • Permanent role with a progressive company
  • Private family health insurance
  • 10% pension contribution
  • 4x death-in-service cover
  • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • £250 refer-a-friend scheme
  • Exclusive access to an employee discounts platform
  • Professional development opportunities and qualifications
  • A supportive culture with excellent career growth potential

The Role – Engineering Supervisor:

  • Lead and develop a team of shift engineers through performance management, mentoring, and appraisals
  • Deliver proactive, planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment meets capacity and efficiency targets
  • Provide hands-on support with reactive maintenance when required, minimising machine downtime
  • Ensure a safe environment for all staff and visitors to the manufacturing facility
  • Drive continuous improvement and implement energy optimisation initiatives
  • Manage contractors on-site and ensure effective project delivery
  • Support the introduction and commissioning of new equipment as part of innovation and expansion plans
  • Oversee team workload and capacity planning to ensure optimal resource allocation
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and communicate effectively to manage expectations
  • Maintain audit readiness in partnership with the Technical and QA teams
  • Commit to ongoing professional development and support a high-performance team culture

What our client is looking for in an Engineering Supervisor:

  • Demonstrable experience in a similar engineering leadership role – ESSENTIAL
  • Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with hands-on technical ability – ESSENTIAL
  • Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-focused approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in lean manufacturing principles – DESIRABLE
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing – DESIRABLE

Key skills or similar Job Titles:
Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Shift Engineering Supervisor

Commutable From:
Wrexham, Chester, Oswestry, Mold, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury, North Wales, Wirral, Flint

For further information about this and other positions, please apply now.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-23366
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Recruit4staff is proud to be representing a leading food manufacturer in their search for an Engineering Shift Team Leader to work at their Wrexham site.

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For the successful Engineering Shift Team Leader, the client is offering:

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  • Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days 2 nights)
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  • Progression opportunities within a company that has rapid expansion plans
  • Free Parking

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  • Management maintenance tasks via CMMS
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  • Drive continuous improvement and support site projects
  • Escalate issues and maintain clear communication across departments

What our client is looking for in an Engineering Shift Team Leader: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualification (Electrical/Multiskilled) - ESSENTIAL
  • Experience in FMCG Manufacturing setting - ESSENTIAL
  • Strong fault-finding skills - ESSENTIAL 
  • Team leadership or supervisory experience - ESSENTIAL 
  • Food processing background - DESIRABLE
  • Familiar with CMMS and continuous improvement tools - DESIRABLE
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills 
  • Understanding of effluent and environmental controls

Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Deeside, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Llangollen, Mold

Similar Job Titles: Engineering Supervisor, Shift Maintenance Leader, Multiskilled Engineer Team Leader, Food Manufacturing Engineer

For further information about this and other positions please apply now

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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