Summary
Play a Key Role in Delivering Quality at the Cutting Edge
The Role
We're looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Knife Hand Operative to join our production team and help deliver the high standards our customers expect. This is more than just a role on the line – it's an opportunity to take pride in your craftsmanship, work with precision, and be part of a values-driven team that's committed to doing things the right way.
You'll be responsible for expertly trimming, boning, portioning, and grading fillets – ensuring each product meets our quality promise. If you've got a keen eye, steady hand, and a passion for doing your best work every day, we'd love to hear from you.
06:00am-18:00pm 4 days on, 4 days off
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Your Key Responsibilities
* Perform precision cutting, trimming, and portioning of fillets to meet exacting product specifications
* Maintain high safety standards in the use, cleaning, and storage of your assigned knife
* Help uphold a clean, efficient, and quality-focused working environment
* Contribute to a strong team dynamic where safety, quality, and performance go hand in hand
The Ideal Candidate
* Experienced in knife handling, with a focus on accuracy and consistency
* Familiar with product grading and quality standards
* Safety-aware, reliable, and ready to work as part of a close-knit team
* Calm under pressure and committed to continuous improvement
Why Sofina Foods?
* Competitive hourly rates
* Online Benefits Hub
* Life insurance & company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site canteen and parking
* Employee referral scheme
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
Location
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4701BR