Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Sofina Foods Europe
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Coalville
Contract type: Full time
Summary
A hands on/dynamic role in our small Engineering Team.
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager in our small engineering you will be required to maintain and repair all equipment in the relevant department. Ensuring maximum utilisation of production time. Each department has strict standards in relation to hygiene, health & safety, environment, quality and ethics.
Must be multi skilled - electrically biased an advantage.
Monday - Friday 0900 - 1800, with Potential overtime.
Your Key Responsibilities
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4865BR
A hands on/dynamic role in our small Engineering Team.
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager in our small engineering you will be required to maintain and repair all equipment in the relevant department. Ensuring maximum utilisation of production time. Each department has strict standards in relation to hygiene, health & safety, environment, quality and ethics.
Must be multi skilled - electrically biased an advantage.
Monday - Friday 0900 - 1800, with Potential overtime.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and reactive maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and PLC faults quickly and efficiently to reduce production impact.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with maintenance schedules and safety regulations.
- Ensure all machinery complies with food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC).
- Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and equipment logs using CMMS software.
- Liaise with production, quality, and engineering teams to coordinate maintenance works with minimal disruption.
- Participate in root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes to recurring equipment issues.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Assist in installation, commissioning, and upgrades of machinery or infrastructure within the facility.
- Multi skilled engineering background
- Experience of working in the food industry - FMCG desirable but not essential
- Relevant engineering qualifications – minimum Engineering NVQ or equivalent
- Ability to work unsupervised (although advice and guidance will be available where required)
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to think on your feet
- Self Motivated
- Happy to get dirty
- Ability to work accurately & under time pressure due to production needs
- Safety Mindset
- Competitive rates
- Online Benefits Hub
- Canteen
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4865BR
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