Manufacturing Facilities Engineer – Defence Engineering

Manufacturing Facilities Engineer – Defence Engineering

Location: North West – Engineering Centre of Excellence

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits

A long-established UK defence engineering manufacturer, with over a century of experience delivering high‑integrity mechanical and structural systems to global defence programmes, is expanding its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence. The business is seeking a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to take responsibility for site infrastructure, maintenance strategy, and overall facilities performance.

The Role

This position plays a key part in ensuring that manufacturing facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements. The role combines strategic planning with practical, day‑to‑day delivery across capital projects, maintenance systems, contractor oversight, and continuous improvement.

You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime, improve asset reliability, and support long-term operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a rolling three-year facilities and infrastructure plan aligned with business needs
• Lead CAPEX and improvement projects from initial justification through to completion
• Oversee external contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance
• Manage day‑to‑day site facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure activities
• Maintain full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, addressing issues proactively
• Support production and manufacturing engineering to maintain operational continuity
• Develop and optimise the site’s CMMS
• Drive continuous improvement and best‑practice facilities standards

Requirements

• HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Facilities Engineering
• Strong knowledge of PUWER, LOTO, and general HSE requirements
• Experience delivering facilities-related CAPEX and improvement projects
• Practical experience with CMMS systems and contractor management
• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving ability

Desirable Experience

• Multiskilled engineering background or maintenance supervision
• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP) or LEAN / Six Sigma training
• Experience with BMS/BAS systems and CAD tools

Package

• Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
• Pension: 4% employee / 7% employer
• Half‑day Fridays
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Long‑service awards and additional holiday entitlement
• Free on-site parking and EV charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Clear and structured career progression

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