Industrial Mechanical Engineer – Plant Maintenance & Improvement

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

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.