General Maintenance Person

Cotteswold Dairy; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent dairy company in Tewkesbury seeks a General Maintenance Person for their production site. The role requires general maintenance skills including painting, minor repairs, and upkeep of factory areas. Ideal candidates should have experience in maintenance tasks, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for overtime are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime

30 days' holiday

Group Personal Pension Scheme with Aviva

Simply Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, painting and decorating, or building repair.
• Proactive and able to plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating tasks throughout the production and factory areas.
• Undertake minor repairs to walls, floors, doors, and internal structures.
• Support the Production Team in maintaining the building and production areas to a high standard.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Painting and decorating skills

Basic carpentry skills

Basic plumbing skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Job description

About The Role

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.