General Maintenance Person

General Maintenance Person - Tewkesbury Production Site

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Fixed Term 6 Months
Shifts: Sunday - Thursday, 14:00 - 22:00 (flexibility required to cover specific jobs)

Join Team Cotteswold

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned dairies. We are proud to supply a wide range of high-quality dairy products while maintaining our strong family values and commitment to our employees. We are currently seeking a practical and reliable General Maintenance Person to join our Production Team at the Tewkesbury site.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Maintenance Technician will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production facilities. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks including painting and decorating, small repairs, and general upkeep of factory areas to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.

This is a hands-on, practical role for a multi-skilled individual who enjoys variety in their day and can adapt to changing priorities in a busy production environment. You’ll work to assigned work orders, liaising closely with Factory and Production Managers to prioritise maintenance activities around production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out painting and decorating tasks throughout the production and factory areas
- Undertake minor repairs to walls, floors, doors, and internal structures
- Assist with basic fabrication repairs within the factory environment
- Support the Production Team in maintaining the building and production areas to a high standard
- Perform general handyman duties including basic plumbing, joinery, and fixture maintenance
- Troubleshoot and carry out first-line repairs on non-technical building issues
- Work from maintenance work orders and liaise with managers to prioritise urgent jobs
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with company standards

Skills & Experience

- Experience in general maintenance, painting and decorating, or building repair
- Competent with basic carpentry, plumbing, and handyman tasks
- Proactive and able to plan and prioritise work effectively
- Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments
- Knowledge of safe working practices in an industrial or factory environment
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Benefits

- Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime
- 30 days' holiday (pro rated)
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Aviva
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Training and development opportunities within a supportive team

About Cotteswold Dairy

Cotteswold Dairy has been proudly family-run for over 85 years. From our headquarters in Tewkesbury, we continue to invest in our people, our processes, and our local communities. Joining Team Cotteswold means being part of a business built on quality, integrity, and respect — where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Apply today to join one of the UK’s most respected independent dairies and help maintain the high standards that define Cotteswold Dairy.