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We are currently looking for a Facilities Engineer A little about us: With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme. We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations. As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available: About the role: The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of all facilities and infrastructure across KNDS UK sites. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards while supporting continuous and efficient production processes. The Facilities Engineer is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and productive environment for all employees. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining a comprehensive three-year rolling facilities plan, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, working with a team of support staff, managing vendor partnerships, and coordinating capital projects to enhance facility performance and minimize operational downtime.   Key duties include, but are not limited to: ·         Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive 3-year rolling facilities plan aligned with business objectives and operational requirements. ·         Lead capital planning initiatives, including budgeting, project justification, and overseeing the execution of facility upgrades and expansions. ·         Manage all aspects of vendor relationships, including procurement, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and compliance. ·         Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. ·         Support functional teams within the business minimize downtime and support uninterrupted manufacturing processes. ·         Ensure all facilities meet stringent defence industry security and safety regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards. ·         Help support the training of existing / new  facilities and maintenance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. ·         Monitor and control facility operating costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or safety. ·         Implement preventive maintenance programs and emergency response plans to maintain facility reliability and resilience. ·         Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable defence sector requirements. ·         Prepare and present regular reports on facilities status, capital projects, and budget performance to senior management. ·         Monitor facility performance and implement preventative maintenance programs ·         Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards. ·         Plan and coordinate facility upgrades, renovations, and capital improvement projects critical to supporting advanced manufacturing processes. ·         Uphold a ‘world class’ vision for the site and its facilities ·         Development of existing CMMS system to drive improving trends in Facilities ·    �