Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Mole Valley Farmers; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (Scottish Widows) up to 5%

Colleague discount 25%

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Trust benefits

Enhanced family leave policies

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Huntworth Mill. You will own mechanical maintenance across our plant, diagnose faults, and drive efficiency and safety in a dusty, noisy manufacturing environment crucial to animal feed production.

The role is permanent and full-time (45 hours/week) with shift patterns. You will contribute to planned maintenance, support projects, and uphold high standards for safety and reliability across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or similar environments.
• Familiarity with conveying systems (screw conveyors, chain & flight conveyors, belt bucket elevators) and pneumatic systems.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Good IT and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heavy manufacturing experience

Conveying systems familiarity

Health & Safety knowledge

IT and problem solving

Proactive and team-oriented

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Industrial Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Mole Valley Farmers. If you have experience in mechanical 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.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Huntworth Mill

Description

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Industrial Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Mole Valley Farmers. If you have experience in mechanical 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, working a shift pattern

As an Industrial Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of mechanical 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

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

About You

• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing or similar environments (e.g., quarry works)
• Familiarity with conveying systems (screw conveyors, chain & flight conveyors, belt bucket elevators) and pneumatic systems
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Good IT and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented
• Able to carry out tasks 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