Industrial Mechanical Engineer — Plant Reliability

Mole Valley Farmers; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows contributory pension –

Up to 25% colleague discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days of annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Trust benefits

Comprehensive colleague benefits

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair plant and equipment at Huntworth Mill. The role focuses on fault diagnosis, planned maintenance, and safety improvements in a dusty, noisy heavy manufacturing environment.

Permanent, full-time position with a 45-hour week and shift pattern. You will contribute to safe, efficient feed production supporting British agriculture and undergo ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Previous 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 requirements.
• Good IT and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments with reasonable adjustments.

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

Pneumatic systems

Health & Safety

IT & problem solving

Team player

Job description

Mole Valley Farmers is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair plant and equipment at Huntworth Mill. The role focuses on fault diagnosis, planned maintenance, and safety improvements in a dusty, noisy heavy manufacturing environment.

Permanent, full-time position with a 45-hour week and shift pattern. You will contribute to safe, efficient feed production supporting British agriculture and undergo ongoing training and development.