Night Shift Engineer

CV-LibraryThetford, NorfolkpermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
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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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