Facilities Engineer in Stockport

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Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer- Facilities

Stockport

Up to £55 000 plus excellent benefits including…

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• 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

• Half day Friday

• 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)

• Proven experience delivering capital expenditure programmes

• 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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