Key Operative

Company: Sofina Foods Europe
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Location: Grimsby
Job Description:

Summary

Join our team and play a key role in supporting safe and efficient production, helping to drive excellence across food safety, site safety and employee well-being.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to take responsibility for raw materials, labour, equipment and maintenance in their assigned area. You will act as a key link between departments, using your knowledge of Production and Packing to help achieve shared goals and drive projects forward.

Sunday to Thursday, 21:00-05:00

£14.78 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to your Line Manager on all production and packing matters.
  • Engage regularly with wider teams across sites and HSE departments to support site production goals.
  • Be a role model for safety behaviours, proactively reporting and resolving safety, health and environmental issues.
  • Coach colleagues and new team members on health, safety and hygiene procedures.
  • Champion clean-as-you-go practices and good manufacturing practices in your area.
  • Ensure machinery hygiene checks are completed in line with company protocol, reporting defects promptly.
  • Take an active role in health, safety and environmental audits.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent.
  • Strong attention to detail with experience completing paperwork accurately.
  • A proven track record of delivery and a commitment to role modelling high standards.
  • Able to work effectively with peers across teams to achieve shared goals.

Why Sofina Foods?

  • Competitive rates
  • Online Benefits Hub
  • Canteen
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Company pension
  • Referral programme
  • Health & wellbeing programme

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

Night Shift

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

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Posted: June 5th, 2026