Maintenance Technician

Sofina Foods Europe


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Haverhill
Contract type: Full time
Summary

Supporting Operational Excellence Through First-Response Engineering

The Role

Sofina Foods is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated site services team. In this hands-on role, you'll provide essential first-response engineering to maintain and support our production facilities—ensuring safety, efficiency, and minimal downtime.

This is an opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where your skills will make a real impact on the smooth running of our operations. If you have the technical knowledge and a practical mindset, this is your chance to contribute to a forward-thinking team that values safety, innovation, and reliability.

Shift pattern - 4 on 4 off days 0530-1730

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

  • Deliver first-response engineering to support site services and restore equipment functionality quickly and safely Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance across key utilities including water, steam, air, and refrigeration systems Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement cost-effective solutions
  • Recommend and support continuous improvements to equipment reliability and energy efficiency
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing operational improvements

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a capable and committed technician with a strong foundation in site services and a readiness to learn and grow.

You’ll Have

  • Practical boiler knowledge (essential) – further training will be provided
  • Qualifications in welding and fabrication (essential)
  • Experience working within a manufacturing or factory environment in a support capacity
  • Awareness of water, air, steam, and refrigeration plant systems, including legal compliance requirements
  • A hands-on, safety-first approach with a keen eye for continuous improvement

Why Sofina Foods?

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

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

Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4616BR

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