Primary Key Operative

New England Seafood; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood processing company is seeking a Primary Processing Key Operator in Grimsby. The role involves overseeing the technical compliance on processing lines, ensuring all products meet quality specifications, and managing line documentation. Candidates should be flexible, have a strong ability to train team members, and ensure effective process flow. This position is vital for maintaining high operational standards in a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Responsible for overseeing technical and process compliance on a primary processing line.
• Must ensure products are produced safely and meet quality specifications.
• Ability to manage good housekeeping on the processing line.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of competency and conduct while controlling process flow.
• Liaise with the Supervisor regarding compliance or process issues.
• Calibrate machinery and ensure it operates within specifications.

Skills

Line documentation management

Product traceability

Calibration of processing machinery

Manual checks on finished product weights

Training team members

Job description

New England Seafood - Grimsby, Genesis Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 26 January 2026 at 00:00

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.

Job Title: Primary Processing Key Operator

Reporting to: Primary Processing Supervisor

Responsible For:

Efficient and effective Performance of all Technical Key Operative tasks given whilst on shift, consistently working to high levels of competency and conduct, while also controlling the process flow.

Job Purpose:

Ensuring that all tasks are performed efficiently, safely, and to the standards set.

Key Accountabilities:

• Overseeing the technical and process compliance on a primary processing line, ensuring all products are being produced safely and to the right specification
• Ensuring all factory compliance paperwork and process documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Liaising with the Supervisor with regards to any compliance or process issues.
• Implement and manage good housekeeping whilst on shift, using ‘clean as you go.
• Ensure all your activities in the area are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Procedures.
• Ensuring that all products are at the correct quality standard and to the right quality specification.
• Reports all Non-Conformances immediately to your Direct Supervisor.
• Ensure machinery is calibrated and the process is working in spec.
• With the right training and support, be able to take responsibility for your area in the absence of a Supervisor.

Please note, this list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake duties or responsibilities not explicitly stated above as required per the needs of the business.

Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Responsible for all line documentation
• Responsible for all line product traceability
• Responsible for Calibrations of processing machinery
• Manual checks on finished product weights as per customer specs
• Able to cover all operative line tasks and train team

To be able to work to targets and to operate to the best of your ability whilst adhering to all job requirements and also remain flexible with regards to what is expected of you in your job role.

Additional Information:

Needs to be flexible regarding all aspects of your job role and give your full support to all new systems/ideas that are implemented within the company.

You will undertake any training that the company deems necessary that may assist you to effect the above responsibilities.

New England Seafood - Grimsby, Genesis Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom