Job Description

At

Hillbrush

, we're proud to be a fourth-generation, family-owned business dedicated to manufacturing high-quality cleaning and hygiene products. From our modern facilities in Mere, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver excellence every day - and we're now looking for an experienced

Manufacturing & Engineering Manager

to join our leadership team.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take full responsibility for managing and controlling all aspects of the manufacturing process. You'll ensure the effective use of people, materials, equipment, and systems to deliver manufacturing plans and performance targets.

As the driving force behind our Manufacturing and Engineering teams, you'll provide both technical expertise and strategic direction - keeping operations running smoothly today, while shaping the factory for long-term success. You'll also lead on maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of machinery and facilities, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring plans are delivered and activities accurately recorded in the ERP system Monitor and report on performance, addressing downtime and other issues swiftly Motivate, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring they have the skills and support to succeed Uphold health, safety, and quality standards across all manufacturing areas Drive engineering innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance Oversee tool room operations, service contracts, and supplier relationships Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical faults to minimise downtime Support business strategy, product development projects, and capital investment planning.

About You

You'll be a proactive and skilled engineering leader with a strong mechanical background and hands-on approach. You'll combine technical know-how with people management skills, able to motivate teams, solve problems quickly, and implement improvements that make a lasting impact.

Essential skills and attributes include:

Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience Ability to operate and maintain a variety of factory machinery, including CNC equipment Practical knowledge of facilities management and building maintenance Strong communication, organisational, and team leadership skills High standards of planning, prioritisation, and delivery.

Desirable:

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools CAD/CAM knowledge and experience managing engineering projects Membership of a relevant professional body.

Qualifications:

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or equivalent).

What We Offer

Competitive starting salary of 60,000 depending on experience Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:15pm, Friday 8:00am-4:15pm (41.5 hours per week) 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Death in service 4 x annual salary Employer pension contribution 7% On-site parking and access to an on-site gym.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of a respected, family-owned manufacturing business. You'll join a supportive and innovative team where your expertise will directly influence operational excellence and long-term success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

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

Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 5 years (required) facilities management and building maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person