Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

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

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.