Manufacturing Engineer
11 days ago
Stockport
Manufacturing Engineer- Facilities Stockport Up to £55 000 plus excellent benefits including 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution 4 weeks sick pay after probation increasing to 8 weeks with service Cycle to work scheme Life assurance - 4x annual salary Half day Friday Wellness programme Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence? We're seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Facilities Engineer to lead the oversight and management of our Stockport based site. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities that support high-performance production environments. You'll be responsible for developing a forward-looking facilities strategy, managing capital projects, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain a 3-year rolling facilities plan aligned with business goals Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility upgrades Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance compliance Oversee daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities Support production teams to minimise downtime Ensure compliance with defence industry safety and security standards Support training and development of facilities and maintenance staff Monitor operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities Implement preventive maintenance and emergency response plans Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders Conduct inspections and risk assessments to mitigate hazards Prepare RFQs, conduct contract reviews, and manage risk Manage contractor control processes including RAMS and PTW Ensure statutory HSE compliance aligned with ACOPs and best practices Qualifications & Experience HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent) Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., LOTO, PUWER) Occupational Health and Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) Proven experience delivering capital expenditure programmes Practical experience with CMMS systems and contractor control Understanding of safe contractor management practices Skills & Attributes Confident decision-maker with strong leadership skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Self-motivated and proactive Proven ability in team development and people management Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance Customer-focused with contract and risk management expertise At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes. TPBN1_UKTJ
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