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Production Operative Afternoons

Sofina Foods
United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

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  • We’re looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Practical and dependable, with good attention to detail
  • Able to work as part of a team in a busy production environment
  • Aware of hygiene, quality, and safety requirements in food manufacturing
  • Flexible and open to a rotating shift pattern
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 is an advantage, but not essential – full training will be provided.
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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 meat 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.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Access to our Online Benefits Hub
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Company pension scheme

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Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift

Salary

£12.87 per hour

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you will:

  • Support the safe, efficient production of food products, following all relevant procedures and standards
  • Carry out a variety of key production tasks, including feeding materials, packing into inner and outer cartons, box making, and palletising
  • Prepare and handle fresh and frozen fish and ingredients in line with product specifications
  • Perform line feeding, decanting, weighing, and mixing of ingredients
  • Complete polybag sealing, cartooning, lidding, collating, and packing (individual and catering packs)
  • Stack and palletise boxes, while maintaining the flow of ingredients and packaging on the line
  • Ensure equipment is functioning effectively and raise issues when necessary
  • Adhere to all hygiene, safety, and quality standards
  • Escalate concerns to the Advanced Operative to support achievement of the shift production plan

Summary

Step Into a Vital Role at the Heart of Our Production Process

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Company

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