Published:07 July 2015

The search is on for 220 new colleagues to join Morrisons as it nears completion of its second fish production facility in Grimsby.


Earlier this year Morrisons announced that it would launch a new fish production site in the town as demand continues to grow for fresh fish in its stores. Morrisons completed the purchase of the former Kerry Foods building in January and has invested substantially in the site.

The new site will help Morrisons scale up its operation from 250 tonnes of fish a week to double that amount once its second base is fully operational.

Jobs including production operatives, skilled engineers and warehouse managers are among the 220 roles that need to be filled in the coming weeks.

Morrisons Head of Seafood Operations, Rob Smith said: “We chose to expand our seafood operation in Grimsby because we know there is a talented and knowledgeable workforce in this area that we are keen to attract. We have invested in the site to get it ready to take on the extra capacity and I’m now looking to build the team so we can continue to offer our shoppers a great range of fresh fish daily.”

The first phase of the site will open by mid- August with full production expected to be operational by early 2016. Morrisons has also made significant investments in its original Grimsby filleting plant to help support the growth in production.

People interested in a role are encouraged to apply via Morrisons careers website www.morrisons.jobs

Published 07/07/2015