Multi Skilled Engineer

Sofina Foods Europe; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Grimsby is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to maintain and improve site assets, support production start-ups and shutdowns, and drive reliability across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on 4-off pattern with day shifts, and the role requires an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong fault-finding skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Food manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Flexible and self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical, mechanical and utilities maintenance across site operations.
• Supporting production teams with start-ups, shutdowns, product changeovers and process issues.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and responding to breakdowns efficiently.
• Diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Driving asset reliability and performance improvement initiatives.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and maintenance best practices.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering processes, maintenance systems and site standards.
• Promoting a positive safety culture through hazard reporting, risk awareness and safe working practices.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Keep our production running, improve reliability, and help shape a world-class engineering operation.

Our new Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician will play a vital role in maintaining and improving manufacturing performance across multiple operational areas. Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you'll support planned maintenance, fault finding, continuous improvement initiatives, and asset reliability while helping to deliver key Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Environment and Manpower (QCDSEM) objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Engineering Technician or Shift Engineer looking to develop their skills within a business that values continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth.

Shift Patterns available depending on skills

4 on 4 off days 0500-1700

4 on 4 off days and nights (DDNN) 0700-1900/1900-0700

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving site assets while supporting operational performance through:

• Carrying out electrical, mechanical and utilities maintenance across site operations
• Supporting production teams with start-ups, shutdowns, product changeovers and process issues
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and responding to breakdowns efficiently
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime
• Driving asset reliability and performance improvement initiatives
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and maintenance best practices
• Ensuring compliance with engineering processes, maintenance systems and site standards
• Promoting a positive safety culture through hazard reporting, risk awareness and safe working practices
• Food experience working with production machinery such as spiral freezers, multivac, venmag, mixers, bowl choppers, Ishidas, plate freezing, Kapp-assi packers, mondinis, Babcock boilers and cooking vessels guisti an advantage

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive engineering professional who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a manufacturing environment.

You Will Have

• A recognised Engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM or continuous improvement methodologies
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience working within a food manufacturing environment (desirable)
• A flexible and self-motivated approach with excellent problem-solving skills
• Food experience working with production machinery such as spiral freezers, multivac, venmag, mixers, bowl choppers, Ishidas, plate freezing, Kapp-assi packers, mondinis, Babcock boilers and cooking vessels guisti an advantage

Why Sofina Foods?

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a high-performing engineering team where continuous improvement is encouraged and recognised. You'll work with modern manufacturing equipment, contribute to reliability and performance projects, and play a key role in delivering operational excellence.

In return, you'll join a business that invests in its people, supports ongoing professional development, and provides opportunities to broaden your technical expertise while working alongside experienced engineering and operational teams.

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