Facilities Engineer — Defence Manufacturing (3-Year Plan)

Technical Placements; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Facilities Engineer for a manufacturing site in Stockport. This role involves strategic oversight and management of facilities and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to support production processes. Key responsibilities include developing a comprehensive facilities plan, managing vendor partnerships, and implementing maintenance programs. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and certifications in health and safety. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Salary: c£50K

25 days holidays (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays

Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

Free unreserved on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering CapEx programmes.
• Desirable: Background in multiskilled engineering or maintenance supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a 3-year facilities plan aligned with business goals.
• Lead CapEx projects and manage budgets, procurement, and contractors.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain flow.
• Implement preventive maintenance and emergency response programs.

Skills

Knowledge of LOTO, PUWER, and other regulatory requirements

Health & Safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA)

Practical knowledge of CMMS

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project)

Education

HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Agility CMMS

BMS/BAS

CAD

Job description

A staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Facilities Engineer for a manufacturing site in Stockport. This role involves strategic oversight and management of facilities and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to support production processes. Key responsibilities include developing a comprehensive facilities plan, managing vendor partnerships, and implementing maintenance programs. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and certifications in health and safety. This position offers competitive salary and benefits.