Engineering Operative: Machinery Setup & Uptime

Sofina Foods Europe; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online benefits hub

Company pension

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking an Engineering Operative to help keep production performing at its best. You will set up and adjust machinery, monitor performance and support safety and compliance across a fast-paced site in the UK.

Working a 4 on 4 off shift (06:00-18:00), you’ll join a collaborative engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement projects while developing technical skills in a leading food manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Mechanically or electrically minded with an interest in engineering.
• Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation.
• Committed to safety and compliance.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machinery and equipment set-ups and changeovers.
• Complete equipment checks in line with food safety, health and safety and site standards.
• Support continuous improvement of machinery performance across the site.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it continues to operate efficiently.
• Minimise downtime while maintaining food safety and compliance standards.
• Identify, report and help prevent machinery faults and breakdowns.
• Support Engineering Technicians with breakdowns and tool changes.
• Complete handovers to Production, Hygiene and Technical teams where required.
• Promote good equipment ownership and best practice among production teams.
• Generate ideas that improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Maintain regular visual inspections of equipment throughout the shift.
• Support engineering projects and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a proactive and collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Mechanical-minded

Electrical-minded

Microsoft Office

Colleague collaboration

Prioritisation

Safety compliance

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking an Engineering Operative to help keep production performing at its best. You will set up and adjust machinery, monitor performance and support safety and compliance across a fast-paced site in the UK.

Working a 4 on 4 off shift (06:00-18:00), you’ll join a collaborative engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement projects while developing technical skills in a leading food manufacturing operation.