Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Young's Seafood; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Multi-Skilled Engineer to enhance production performance and reliability. The role involves maintaining factory equipment, upholding safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a stable and progressive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Transport Links

Competitive Salary

Life assurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Recognised NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Solid electrical and mechanical knowledge essential.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Support root cause analysis and improve line efficiency.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Team-oriented mindset

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Summary

A Key Role at the Heart of Our Manufacturing Excellence

Additional Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Transport Links

The Role

Sofina Foods is looking for a driven and experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer to support the performance and reliability of our production operations. This is more than just a maintenance role – it’s an opportunity to be part of a skilled team that underpins our ability to deliver high-quality food products every day.

You’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and proactive maintenance of factory plant and equipment, ensuring we operate at peak performance while maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.

With a structured shift pattern and clear progression opportunities, this is a role that offers both stability and long-term potential in a fast-moving, forward-thinking environment.

Your Normal Daily Hours Of Work Are

2 x days 07:00 – 19:00

2 x nights 19:00 – 07:00

4 x rest days

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will:

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment
• Ensure all machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory requirements
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve line efficiency
• Uphold best practices in health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Contribute to lean maintenance practices, including TPM and CI tools
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone with a strong multi skilled background and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

You’ll Have

• A recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Solid electrical and mechanical knowledge with the ability to work across disciplines
• Awareness or certification in Breathing Apparatus and Fire Fighting (desirable)
• A sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Experience with lean manufacturing and TPM methodologies
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking
  
  

#YoungsSeafood Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world - If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

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.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you

Schedule

12 Hour Shift

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4675BR