Job Description

About Us

At Hillbrush, we are a family-owned, fourth-generation business renowned for our high-quality cleaning and hygiene products. Operating from modern premises in Mere, Wiltshire, we are seeking a General Maintenance Technician to join our team.

The Roles

The General Maintenance Technician is a varied role involves carrying out maintenance and repairs across our buildings, equipment, and grounds, as well as supporting engineering projects and ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

Support production engineering, planning and maintenance activities to improve operational performance Assist with day-to-day maintenance requirements for the plant, equipment, and building infrastructure to minimise downtime Carry out facility and property repairs promptly and to a high standard Develop and maintain a good understanding of core facility systems and procedures Identify issues with equipment, utilities, or building fabric and assist with or undertake appropriate repairs Be proactive and willing to develop and learn new skills, including the operation and testing of essential fire prevention and safety systems Assist with electrical installation and wiring tasks under the supervision of the Electrical Engineer Support a wide range of maintenance and engineering projects as required across the business.

Skills & Attributes

Practical hands-on skills and an eye for detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Positive, proactive approach to learning and undertaking new tasks Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise workload effectively Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to health and safety standards Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: 28,000-30,000 per annum depending on experience Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:45pm, Fridays 8:00am - 3:45pm (39 hours a week) 23 days holiday plus bank holidays On-site parking Access to our on-site gym.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free flu jabs Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mere BA12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person