Posted 30 July, 2026
Night Shift Maintenance Engineer
Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd
Lakenham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Norfolk Shift: 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
