Machine Minder 4x4

Sofina Foods Europe; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Online Benefits Hub

Canteen

Life insurance

On-site parking

Company pension

Referral programme

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Grimsby is seeking an engineering-minded role focused on safe and clean machinery setup across the site, with a strong emphasis on food safety and operational efficiency.

You will support the Engineering Team, perform changeovers, monitor equipment performance and help minimize downtime while maintaining high standards of safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled and frozen environments with coated products and white fish processing.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure with peers from multiple functions.
• Able to manage priorities and projects across a multi-function organisation.
• Mechanically and electrically minded with a genuine interest in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and clean setup of machinery across the site.
• Support the Engineering Team and drive proactive site efficiency.
• Complete machinery set ups and changeovers.
• Perform machinery checks in line with food safety and H&S guidelines.
• Hand back to Production / Hygiene and Technical when required.
• Minimise downtime without compromising safety.
• Assist Technicians with breakdowns and tool changes.
• Educate operatives to be proactive and respectful of equipment.
• Monitor machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Apply financial rigour to all projects for value on site.

Skills

MS Office

Mechanical minded

Electrical minded

Safety focused

Team collaboration

Job description

Summary

Join Our High-Performing Team and Help Drive Production Excellence

The Role

The role is responsible for overseeing the safe and clean setup of machinery and equipment across the site, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. This includes maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to established protocols and practices. The position plays a key role in supporting the Engineering Team, contributing to its proactive approach and overall efficiency. The individual is expected to demonstrate strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and a collaborative mindset to drive excellence in engineering operations.

Shift: The hours of work for this role are rotating weekly;

06:00-18:00, 4 days on, 4 days off.

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.

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.

Why Sofina Foods?

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

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.

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.

Schedule

12 Hour Shift, Day Shift

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB