New England Seafood - Grimsby, Genesis Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Sunday 26 April 2026 at 23:00
Who is New England Seafood International?
New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.
Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.
Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer
4 on 4 off - Days and Nights
Scope and Purpose of the Role
To ensure that all equipment and site services are working and safe to use. To minimise any disruption that maintenance and breakdown activities have on production.
Key Accountabilities
* To comply with the rules, requirements and agreements of the company at all times.
* To carry out all instructions given through the chain of supervision.
* To develop and carry out all necessary maintenance and repair requirements of machines and equipment as instructed.
* To be competent in a variety of electro‑mechanical skills including fault finding on electrical and mechanical equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, the use of standard maintenance machine tools.
* To assist production and Hygiene with identifying the best repair solution to minimise production downtime during maintenance and breakdown activities.
* To communicate with other departments on matters relating to:
o Recurring and potential problems.
o To become fully acquainted with new plant or equipment as required.
* To actively contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the quality, performance, efficiency and housekeeping standards of the department by:
o Participation in team or individual activity seeking ongoing improvement.
o Training of other employees.
o Undertake any training or education requirements identified by the company as being necessary for the development of the individual in relation to his/her existing or foreseen role.
* To keep all tools in a hygienic condition and logged to ensure they do not pose a risk to product contamination.
* To be cooperative, committed and flexible to the success of the company.
* To work at all times at a site supervisory level, within the business.
What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?
* Decision making at all levels.
* Experienced in electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding. Including knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and fabrication.
* Able to understand technical instructions.
* Problem solving and continuous improvement knowledge.
* Good communication skills.
* Able to work to deadlines.
* To have good inter‑departmental skills, liaising through various meetings and briefs.
* Good computer skills, maintaining and entering data on the maintenance management system.
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