Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Machynlleth, Wales
Salary: £70,347 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Shifts: Shifts including nights
Training: 2 months at CAF Chester (fully expensed)
The Opportunity
Ford & Stanley are partnering with CAF, a global leader in the rail industry, to recruit a Team Leader for their expanding Machynlleth depot.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is ready to step into leadership, or for an existing Team Leader looking for long-term progression within an international organisation.
The Role
You will act as the eyes and ears of the depot, coordinating and supervising a team of Technicians to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production output.
Key responsibilities:
Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of Technicians
Overseeing daily production activities and ensuring targets are met
Allocating work, monitoring performance and maintaining standards
Providing technical guidance and hands-on support where required
Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and engineering processes
Acting as the link between engineering teams, operations and management
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
About You
We are looking for a technically strong engineer with proven experience in heavy engineering environments, ideally with one of the following backgrounds:
Mechanical or electrical engineering
Diesel engine maintenance
Marine, HGV, bus, automotive or industrial environments
PLC, HVAC or electrical diagnostics experience
You will also bring:
Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues (formal or informal)
Strong communication and organisational skills
The ambition to progress into higher leadership roles within CAF
A proactive mindset, taking ownership of issues and resolving them quickly
Additionally you will have a minimum Level 3 engineering qualification
Training
Your first two months will be spent at CAF Chester, with all travel and living expenses fully covered.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Generous company sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Flexible working options to support work–life balance
Life assurance for peace of mind
Bike2Work scheme
Plus a range of additional perks that make this a genuinely great place to work
If you’re an experienced Team Leader looking for a long-term career with a global engineering leader, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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