Multiskilled Engineer – Nights

Job Description

  • Permanent
  • Dereham
  • £46000 - £46000 GBP / Year

Cooper Lomaz

Position: Electrical Mechanical Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Shift: Permanent Nights – Sunday to Thursday
Hours: 20:00 – 06:00 (Flexible star times 8-hour shifts) 40 hours a week
Location: Food Production Site – On-Site Role
Operation: 24/7 Facility
Team: Production staff on-site during shifts

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Mechanical Engineer with an electrical bias to join our night shift team at a busy 24/7 food production facility. You will play a key role in maintaining production machinery and ensuring smooth overnight operations. As the company continues to invest in automation, strong electrical expertise is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on a range of production machinery
  • Diagnose faults and respond quickly to breakdowns
  • Ensure all equipment is running efficiently during night operations
  • Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
  • Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Mechanical Engineering Qualification
  • Electrical Qualification
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a factory or production environment

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

  • ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Knowledge of PLCs, Inverter, and Servo Drives

Desirable Experience:

  • Motors and Gearboxes
  • PLC Systems
  • Inverter & Servo Drives
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics

Benefits:

  • Company Pension
  • On-site Parking

Schedule:

  • Permanent Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday
  • Hours: 20:00 – 06:00 (flexible start times 8-hour shifts) 40 hours a week
  • Weekend availability may occasionally be required for project work or cover

Preferred Certifications:

  • Valid Driving Licence (preferred)

To apply for this job email your details to jfisher@cooperlomaz.co.uk

Consultant

Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher

Food & Engineering Consultant