Industrial Mechanical Engineer
Company: Mole Valley Farmers
Salary: To be discussed on application
Location: Coylton Mill, Ayrshire
Date posted: 27 March 2026
Apply before: 30 April 2026
The Job:
As an Industrial Mechanical Engineer, you’ll work as part of our on site engineering team to keep our plant equipment running smoothly. No two days are the same, you’ll be problem solving, maintaining machinery, supporting improvement projects and learning from experienced engineers. Your responsibilities will include; carrying out mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, diagnosing faults and completing routine servicing, supporting planned preventative maintenance, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, working alongside experienced engineers to solve technical challenges, contributing to projects that improve safety, efficiency and reliability and helping maintain a strong safety culture across the site.
For more information, email tara.pettigrew@molevalleyfarmers.com
- Location: Scotland, Ayrshire & Arran
- Industry: Engineering and Technology
- Job type: Full-time, Permanent
The Company:
Since 1960, it’s been in our nature to support the future of UK agriculture. From a group of local farmers, to a community of 9,000 Farmer Shareholders, we’ve never lost sight of our shared purpose to work for the greater good of UK agriculture.
We’re proud to have created an environment unlike anywhere else. Join us and you’ll realise there’s no place like Mole! We’re there for each other, like any good team; and we’re here to progress, like every good business.
We’re 1,700 experts in our field - retailers, engineers, buyers and advisors - all focused on looking after our customers and developing in our careers.
If it’s in your nature to support the future of UK agriculture, it’s in your hands to grow an incredible career with us.
The Candidate:
- Final year mechanical engineering students.
- Recent engineering graduates.
- Early career engineers looking for hands on industrial experience.
- Interested in how mechanical systems work in a real manufacturing environment.
- 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).
The Package:
- 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.
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