Industrial Mechanical Engineer — Plant Maintenance & Growth

Mole Valley Farmers; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching up to 5%

Staff discount in store (up to 25%)

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical maintenance across the Dorchester Mill. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support projects to improve efficiency and safety in a dusty, heavy manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong health and safety understanding, the ability to read site drawings, and collaboration with colleagues to maintain continuous production and reliability for farming customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy manufacturing or similar environments.
• Familiarity with conveying systems 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 environment.

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

Pneumatic systems

Health & Safety

IT skills

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical maintenance across the Dorchester Mill. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and support projects to improve efficiency and safety in a dusty, heavy manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong health and safety understanding, the ability to read site drawings, and collaboration with colleagues to maintain continuous production and reliability for farming customers.