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