Your new companyWe have a new opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer working for a manufacturing business in Diss, You will be working nights Monday to Friday (22.00 - 06.00).Your new roleAs a Maintenance Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant machinery within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Working as part of the night shift engineering team, you will diagnose faults, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, and process systems.This role is critical to maintaining production uptime and ensuring compliance with feed safety, hygiene, and quality standards.Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment.Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, mixers, grinders, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and automated plant equipment.Perform electrical maintenance tasks, including fault-finding on control panels, sensors, motors, and basic PLC diagnostics (no programming required unless relevant).Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending engineering solutions.Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and environmental standards at all times.Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS or logbooks.Work safely and follow all site procedures, including lock-off/tag-out, permit-to-work, and confined-space protocols.Collaborate with production teams to optimise machine performance and reduce unplanned stoppages.Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of new equipment or upgrades.What you'll need to succeed Time-served or formally qualified engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, milling, or heavy industrial environments.Strong mechanical skills: bearings, belts, chains, welding/fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics.Solid electrical competence: motors, sensors, control panels, fault-finding.Ability to work independently during night shifts and make sound engineering decisions.Understanding of health & safety, food/feed safety, and environmental compliance.Good communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.What you'll get in returnSalary £55, 793, (42 hours per week). 31 days annual leave, pension and sick pay schemes, overtime at enhanced rates.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ