Engineering Lead

Talentmark are recruiting for an Engineering Lead to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 6 months initially, with a high likelihood of extension. This role is site based in Chirk, Wrexham.

Company:

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.

Salary:

£39.10 ph to £48.87 ph PAYE

Engineering Lead Role:

• Oversee all engineering operations within the manufacturing process plant.
• Manage resource planning, shift coverage, and skills development to ensure optimal team capability.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Lead the implementation of lean tools and methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all critical assets based on manufacturer recommendations, historical failure data, and risk assessments.
• Own the plant's asset management strategy, ensuring long-term reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation.

• Extensive experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience in transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive models.
• Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Holding a Lean Six Sigma certification would be an advantage.

For more information, or to apply for this Engineering Lead please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@talentmark.co.uk. Please quote reference 71281.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.