Industrial Electrical Engineer

Mole Valley Farmers Limited; Tinhay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Store discount

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Training & development

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave Policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers Limited is seeking an Industrial Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team at Lifton Mill. You will own electrical maintenance across plant and equipment, diagnose faults, deliver planned maintenance, and support projects that improve efficiency and safety for our farming customers.

The role requires experience in heavy manufacturing environments, knowledge of PLCs, motor control equipment, electrical drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical engineering experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with motor control equipment, electrical panels and geared motors.
• Experience with PLCs and fault-finding to component level.
• Knowledge of current electrical standards and regulations.
• City & Guilds qualification in electrical engineering - 18th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and routine servicing.
• Support planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and share knowledge.
• Promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Industrial electrical engineering

Fault finding

PLC fault-finding

Reading electrical drawings

Education

City & Guilds qualification in electrical engineering - 18th Edition

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Industrial Electrical Engineer

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lifton Mill

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:40 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