Manufacturing Facilities Engineer – Defence Engineering

Manufacturing Facilities Engineer – Defence Engineering

North West – Engineering Centre of Excellence | £45,000–£55,000 | Permanent

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 looking for a Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to take ownership of site infrastructure, maintenance strategy and overall facilities performance — a broad, hands-on role that sits at the heart of keeping a complex manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.

The Role

This position 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

• Developing and managing a rolling three-year facilities and infrastructure plan aligned with business needs

• Leading CAPEX and improvement projects from initial justification through to completion

• Overseeing external contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance, safety and performance

• Managing day-to-day site facilities, maintenance and infrastructure activities

• Maintaining full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations

• Implementing and managing preventive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime

• Conducting inspections, audits and risk assessments, addressing issues proactively

• Supporting production and manufacturing engineering to maintain operational continuity

• Developing and optimising the site's CMMS

• Driving continuous improvement and best-practice facilities standards

What We're Looking For

• 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

• Multiskilled engineering background or maintenance supervision experience

• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP) or Lean/Six Sigma training

• Experience with BMS/BAS systems and CAD tools

What's on Offer

• £45,000–£55,000 salary

• Pension: 4% employee / 7% employer contribution

• 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

This is a permanent role with a highly regarded name in UK defence engineering — offering real scope to shape how a world-class manufacturing facility operates, with the long-term backing of a business built on over 100 years of technical excellence.

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