Reporting directly to the National Engineering Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment critical to the production of high-quality animal feed.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise the safe and effective maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment on site
• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns, minimising production downtime
• Collaborate with senior managers on budgets, capital expenditure, and site planning
• Manage supplier relationships, order spare parts, and develop preventative maintenance routines
• Oversee contractor activities, including issuing permits and managing ongoing refurbishment projects
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards (e.g. UFAS) and internal policies (e.g. ladder register, equipment logs)
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the Head of Milling and Production Manager – Feed Division
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, following company policies and procedures
• Participate in an on-call rota to support urgent or critical maintenance outside of core hours
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure stock levels meet operational needs
• Use iAuditor software for inspections, maintenance tracking, and reporting

The Person

Essential

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven experience maintaining electrical and mechanical plant/equipment
• Experience diagnosing and rectifying breakdowns in an industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills for digital record-keeping
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Willing to be part of an on-call rota

Desirable

• IOSH or NEBOSH certification
• Experience in a feed mill or similar manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with UFAS or similar industry codes of practice
• Experience using iAuditor or similar software
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer from a manufacturing or process-driven background—ideally within feed, food, or agricultural production—looking to step into a supervisory role, or for an existing supervisor seeking a fresh challenge in a fast-paced, production-led environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:

• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
• Save As You Earn schemes
• Free on-site parking

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting the whole range of Mill Operator tasks as directed by the Mill Supervisor, including operating the mill plant and machinery, some manual handling, and forklift and telehandler driving
• Working with existing Mill staff in order to learn the core skills required
• Effectively performing routine tasks, including a variety of cleaning duties
• Safely working in a noisy and dusty environment
• Assisting with both cleaning and some mechanical maintenance duties (following specific required training as deemed necessary)
• Ensuring compliance with various quality procedures and regulations
• Ensuring that all health and safety, and feed safety procedures are followed, and ensuring that any necessary changes in procedures are properly implemented

The Person

The successful candidate:

• Can carry out a manual handling role, and be able to lift up to 25kg in a safe manner
• Can drive a Counterbalance Forklift and/or Telehandler, with appropriate licence/s (desirable)
• Able to communicate and build good customer relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
• Can work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge on agricultural products
• Willing to work towards any specific training required for the role

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:

• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programmes – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
• Save As You Earn schemes
• Free on-site parking

For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Sean Davison, Manufacturing Manager - North on sean.davison@wynnstay.co.uk.

12 hour continental shift pattern 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Planner/Site Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Effectively performing routine Mill Operator tasks, including a variety of cleaning duties, to support the daily operation of the Mill
• Working safely within a noisy and dusty environment whilst operating the plant machinery
• Carrying out quality control for raw material intake and finished product
• Ensuring compliance with various quality procedures and regulations, including HACCP and COSH.
• Ensuring that all health and safety, and UFAS procedures are followed, and ensuring that any necessary changes in procedures are properly implemented
• Assisting the maintenance team with breakdowns as required
• Operating a forklift truck whilst adhering to requisite Health and Safety standards
• Adhering to Wynnstay policies and procedures, bringing any non-compliance issues to the attention of the Mill Production Supervisor

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
• Good time management skills
• Can work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to drive a Counterbalance Forklift, with appropriate licence/s (training provided for a suitable candidate)
• Inquisitive towards problem solving
• Able/Willing to carry out simple maintenance tasks after instruction
• Willing to work towards any specific training required for the role
• Has an affinity with the agricultural industry

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:

• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
• Save As You Earn schemes
• Free on-site parking

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating a range of modern machinery, including Precision Feed Mixer, Grain Processing Equipment, Telehandler, FLT’s etc, whilst ensuring adherence to all safety standards
• Ensuring compliance with various quality procedures and regulations
• Ensuring that all health and safety, and feed safety procedures are followed, and ensuring that any necessary changes in procedures are properly implemented
• Performing various warehouse duties, to include receiving goods in, dealing with related paperwork and order picking

The Person

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to carry out a manual handling role, and be able to lift up to 25kg in a safe manner
• Able to drive a Counterbalance Forklift and/or Telehandler, with appropriate licence/s (preferred)
• Able to communicate and build good customer relationships
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge on agricultural products
• Willing to work towards any specific training required for the role

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:

• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programmes – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
• Save As You Earn schemes
• Free on-site parking

For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Matthew Peters, Production/Site Manager - Tamar, on 07435 006205.