Industrial Electrical Engineer

Mole Valley Farmers; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows contributory pension –

Up to 25% colleague discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days of annual leave

Excellent training and development

Plenty of career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme with Ret

Comprehensive colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Electrical Engineer to own electrical maintenance across a heavy manufacturing plant. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support safety and efficiency in feed production.

The role demands hands-on problem solving in a dusty, noisy environment with a proactive, reliable team player attitude. Applicants should have City & Guilds in electrical engineering (18th Edition), experience with PLCs, motor control equipment, and

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical engineering within heavy manufacturing.
• Familiarity with motor control equipment, electrical panels & geared motors.
• Experience with PLCs & fault-finding to component level.
• Good working knowledge of current electrical standards & regulations.
• City & Guilds qualification in electrical engineering – 18th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and routine servicing.
• Supporting planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Collaborating with colleagues to solve problems and share knowledge.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Industrial electrical engineering

Heavy manufacturing experience

PLC fault-finding

Electrical safety standards

Education

City & Guilds in electrical engineering – 18th Edition

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical panels

Geared motors

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Industrial Electrical Engineer to join our team at Mole Valley Farmers. If you have experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment and want to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. You’ll help keep our feed mill running safely and efficiently, supporting British agriculture while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 45 hours per week

As an Industrial Electrical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of electrical maintenance and engineering across our plant and equipment. You’ll diagnose and repair faults, deliver planned maintenance, and support projects that improve efficiency and safety. Working in a heavy manufacturing environment that can be dusty and noisy, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted feed production for our farming customers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment safely and efficiently
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and routine servicing
• Supporting planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Collaborating with colleagues to solve problems and share knowledge
• Promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with regulations

About You

• Previous experience in industrial electrical engineering within heavy manufacturing
• Familiarity with motor control equipment, electrical panels, and geared motors
• Experience with PLCs and fault-finding to component level
• Good working knowledge of current electrical standards and regulations
• City & Guilds qualification in electrical engineering – 18th Edition
• Strong IT and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environment (reasonable adjustments available)

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies