Maintenance & Compliance Manager

Maintenance & Compliance Manager Location: North Walsham Salary: £65,000 + Package Days (37.5 hours) This is not a maintenance manager role where you inherit a well-oiled machine. This is a role where you build it, shape it, and own it. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll take full accountability for engineering standards, asset care, and compliance across a complex, high-volume manufacturing site — with the autonomy to raise the bar and leave a legacy. Why this role stands out * True ownership – you define the maintenance strategy, not just execute it * SLT influence – a seat at the table with real decision-making authority * Build & shape a function – develop structure, capability, and standards * Balance of strategy + hands-on credibility – not a desk-only leadership role * Long-term impact – asset reliability, compliance, and culture sit with you What you’ll be accountable for: Maintenance & Compliance Manager You’ll lead the entire engineering and asset care function, with responsibility for both people and performance. * Own and deliver the site-wide Asset Care strategy * Set and enforce engineering standards, compliance, and safe systems of work * Lead HSE performance with a zero-accident mindset * Drive a data-led maintenance culture through CMMS and KPI ownership * Take full ownership of engineering compliance, audits, and statutory requirements * Lead CAPEX, projects, and installation of new production capability * Manage and develop a multi-layer engineering team, including: * Shift Asset Care Technicians * Compliance Team Leader * Project Engineer * Process Engineering capability * Control maintenance budgets, spend, and long-term asset planning * Partner closely with operations, planning, finance, and senior stakeholders What we’re looking for: Maintenance & Compliance Manager This role needs more than a good maintenance manager — it needs a leader who can set direction and hold standards. * Proven experience in a senior maintenance or engineering leadership role * Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments * Deep understanding of engineering compliance, audits, and statutory requirements * Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through structure and change * Solid technical foundation (mechanical, electrical, or both) * Track record of delivering projects, CAPEX, and continuous improvement * Able to operate confidently at senior leadership level What’s on offer * £65,000 salary * 33 days holiday * 6% pension * Private medical (including dental) * Death in service (2x salary) But more importantly: A role with real ownership, visibility, and progression potential The reality of the role This is a site with opportunity — not perfection. If you’re motivated by: Raising standards Building teams Creating structure where it’s needed Leaving a lasting impact You’ll thrive here. If you’re looking for: A steady-state environment Minimal challenge Or a purely strategic role without hands-on leadership This won’t be the right fit. If you’re ready to step into a role where engineering, compliance, and performance sit firmly in your hands, apply now