Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer 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

Location: Stockport, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/10/2025