FACILITIES ENGINEER

KNDS DEFENCE UK LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Half-day Friday

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave & long service rewards

Free on-site parking

EV charging points

Job summary

KNDS UK is seeking a Facilities Engineer to lead strategic oversight and operational management of all facilities across KNDS UK sites in the Northwest. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance and continuous production efficiency.

You will develop a 3-year rolling facilities plan, manage capital projects, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring a world-class facility standard and support for the defence sector requirements.

Qualifications

• HND / HNC in relevant discipline (or equivalent) required.
• Knowledge of LOTO and PUWER regulations.
• NEBOSH or OSHA health and safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a 3-year rolling facilities plan.
• Lead capital planning with budgeting and project justification.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, contracts, and compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance for safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate training for facilities and maintenance staff.
• Monitor costs and implement preventive maintenance and emergency plans.
• Ensure compliance with defence sector security, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports on facilities status and budget performance to senior management.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (LOTO PUWER)

Health & safety awareness

Capital expenditure delivery

Education

HND / HNC in relevant discipline

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are currently looking for a Facilities Engineer

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of all facilities and infrastructure across KNDS UK sites. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards while supporting continuous and efficient production processes. The Facilities Engineer is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment for all employees. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a comprehensive three-year rolling facilities plan, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, working with a team of support staff, managing vendor partnerships, and coordinating capital projects to enhance facility performance and minimize operational downtime.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive 3-year rolling facilities plan aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Lead capital planning initiatives, including budgeting, project justification, and overseeing the execution of facility upgrades and expansions.
• Manage all aspects of vendor relationships, including procurement, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and compliance.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Support functional teams within the business minimize downtime and support uninterrupted manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all facilities meet stringent defence industry security and safety regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Help support the training of existing / new facilities and maintenance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitor and control facility operating costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or safety.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and emergency response plans to maintain facility reliability and resilience.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable defence sector requirements.
• Prepare and present regular reports on facilities status, capital projects, and budget performance to senior management.
• Monitor facility performance and implement preventative maintenance programs
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Plan and coordinate facility upgrades, renovations, and capital improvement projects critical to supporting advanced manufacturing processes.
• Uphold a ‘world class’ vision for the site and its facilities
• Development of existing CMMS system to drive improving trends in Facilities
• Foster a culture of continual improvement within the Facilities Team, continually challenging departmental paradigms, where necessary lead practical problem solving and drive a ‘prevent reoccurrence’ ethos.
• Preparation of RFQ’s Contract Review and Risk Management
• Control and management of authorised contractor process, sub-contractors, contractor documentation, RAMS, PTW, etc
• Develop processes that ensure statutory HSE compliance and are considered best practice (aligned with ACOPS / Guidance notes)

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• HND / HNC in relevant discipline (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, LOTO, PUWER, etc
• Occupational Health and Safety Certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA)
• History of delivery Capital Expenditure programmes
• Practical knowledge of working with and developing Computerised Maintenance Management systems (CMMS)
• Practical knowledge of what constitutes safe contractor control

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
• Half-day Friday
• Life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Facilities and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!