Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Machynlleth, Wales
Salary: £70,347 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Shifts: Including nights
Training: 2 months at CAF Chester (fully expensed)
Overview
Ford & Stanley are partnering with CAF to recruit a Team Leader for their expanding Machynlleth depot. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into leadership, or for an existing Team Leader seeking long-term progression within an international organisation.
Role
You will coordinate and supervise 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
* 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
* 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
Equal Opportunity
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We adhere to this policy at all times and review our recruitment practices regularly to avoid discrimination. Everyone is treated equally regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, or political beliefs. All staff is required to respect and act in accordance with this policy.
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Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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