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Permanent

Night Shift Engineer

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
Thetford
money-bag £53000/annum
Posted: 29 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 29 July 2026
Ref: 225305777

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Location: Norfolk
Shift: Permanent Nights (Monday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am, Friday 5:00pm-10:30pm)

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment?

We''re recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer for a skilled engineer to join their night shift engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that invests in its people and offers long-term career stability, ongoing training and a competitive benefits package.

The Role

You''ll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance to keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide reactive and preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
  • Maximise machine uptime, efficiency and product quality.
  • Carry out routine inspections, calibrations and safety checks.
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
  • Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Support planned shutdowns and provide occasional weekend and bank holiday cover when required.

About You

We''re looking for someone who has:

  • Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
  • An engineering qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline (apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent).
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive approach with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to support additional shifts and overtime when needed.

Experience within the packaging or FMCG sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Company pension.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Employee assistance programme for you and your family.
  • A supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

If you''re looking for a stable, long-term engineering role where you can make a real impact, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today for more information.

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