Manufacturing Engineer- FacilitiesStockportUp 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 programmeAre 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 practicesQualifications & 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 practicesSkills & AttributesConfident decision-maker with strong leadership skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagementSelf-motivated and proactiveProven ability in team development and people managementDetail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and complianceCustomer-focused with contract and risk management expertise