Up to £55 000 plus excellent benefits including…
- 7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution
- 4 weeks sick pay after probation increasing to 8 weeks with service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance – 4x annual salary
- Wellness programme
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence?
We're seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to lead the oversight and management of our Stockport based site. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities that support high-performance production environments.
You’ll be responsible for developing a forward-looking facilities strategy, managing capital projects, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 3-year rolling facilities plan aligned with business goals
- Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility upgrades
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance compliance
- Oversee daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities
- Support production teams to minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with defence industry safety and security standards
- Support training and development of facilities and maintenance staff
- Monitor operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Implement preventive maintenance and emergency response plans
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
- Conduct inspections and risk assessments to mitigate hazards
- Prepare RFQs, conduct contract reviews, and manage risk
- Manage contractor control processes including RAMS and PTW
- Ensure statutory HSE compliance aligned with ACOPs and best practices
Qualifications & Experience
- HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., LOTO, PUWER)
- Occupational Health and Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA)
- Practical experience with CMMS systems and contractor control
- Understanding of safe contractor management practices
Skills & Attributes
- Confident decision-maker with strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Proven ability in team development and people management
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance
- Customer-focused with contract and risk management expertise
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