Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Young's Seafood
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Grimsby
Contract type: Full time

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:
We’re looking for someone with a strong multi skilled background and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
You’ll Have
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
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
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
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Online Benefits Hub
- Life assurance scheme
- Free onsite parking
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
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