Machine Minder 2x8

Sofina Foods; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

On-site parking

Life insurance

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Grimsby invites applications for a full-time machine minding role within a chilled/frozen processing environment. You will manage equipment, perform setups and changeovers, and ensure compliance with food safety and site rules.

The role requires collaboration across functions and a proactive maintenance mindset. Join a long-running, sustainability-focused employer with on-site facilities and a strong pay/benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled and frozen environments with coated products and white fish processing.

Responsibilities

• exercise diligence to promote values-led machine minding activities on site.
• drive equipment improvements with long-term site benefits.
• complete machinery set ups and changeovers.
• conduct machinery checks in line with food safety and site guidelines.
• handover to Production / Hygiene and Technical as applicable.
• minimise downtime while preserving food safety and H&S.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Chilled and Frozen environments

Matrix team collaboration

Prioritisation & project management

Role model behaviours

Mechanical / Electrical mindset

Job description

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• Good use of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience of working in Chilled and Frozen Environments working with Coated Products and White Fish Processing products.
• Ability to work with peers in a matrix structure to draw in external skills to achieve local goals
• Ability to manage priorities and projects across a multi-function organisation.
• A personal commitment to role model behaviours.
• Mechanically / Electrical minded with a genuine interest in Engineering.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift

Salary

£14.66 per hour

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To exercise diligence and judgement to promote transparent, values-led and professional machine minding activities of the equipment on site.
• Drive the improvement of the equipment that will have continuing long-term benefits for the site.
• Complete machinery / equipment set ups and changeovers.
• Complete machinery checks in line with food safety and H&S legislation and site guidelines.
• Complete hand backs to Production / Hygiene and Technical, where applicable.
• Ensure downtime is kept to a minimum, without compromising food safety and H&s.
• Reporting faults, abnormalities and be proactive in the prevention of machinery and equipment breakdown.
• Assist Engineering Technicians with breakdowns and tool changes.
• Take ownership of the machinery and educate Operatives to become more proactive and respectful of the equipment and machinery they operate.
• Monitor existing machinery / equipment to make sure they continue to perform at an optimal level.
• The application of financial rigor to all activities to ensure value for money on all projects implemented for the site.
• Independently generate ideas to improve performance in working area.
• Monitor and maintain a continual visual check throughout the working shift.

Summary

Join Our High-Performing Team and Help Drive Production Excellence