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 standardsSkills & 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 teamBenefits
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 teamAbout 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