Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Final date to receive applications: 31 May 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Dorchester Mill

Compensation: £36,000 - £40,000 / year

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.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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

We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.