Industrial Mechanical Engineer – Plant Maintenance Leader

Mole Valley Farmers; Lifton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match

Staff discount

Free parking

Annual leave 33d

Training opportunities

Career progression

Life Assurance

Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits

Family leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is recruiting an Industrial Mechanical Engineer for Lifton Mill. You will own mechanical maintenance across plant and equipment, diagnose faults, and drive planned maintenance to keep the feed mill running safely and efficiently.

Based in Lifton, the role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a dusty, noisy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Conveying systems

Health & Safety

IT & problem-solving

Team-oriented

Job description

Mole Valley Farmers is recruiting an Industrial Mechanical Engineer for Lifton Mill. You will own mechanical maintenance across plant and equipment, diagnose faults, and drive planned maintenance to keep the feed mill running safely and efficiently.

Based in Lifton, the role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a dusty, noisy manufacturing environment.