At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering standards and asset care in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private medical, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape teams and drive real change in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your role and make a lasting impact on the organisation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in maintenance or engineering within manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
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:
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:
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.
Senior Asset Care & Compliance Leader in Norfolk employer: Orange Monkey Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company in North Walsham that empowers its leaders to take true ownership of their roles. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to shape the engineering and asset care function while enjoying a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive health benefits, all while making a lasting impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
