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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