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.Your Background: 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.Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Engineering Lead please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). 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