Company Information
Hillbrush is a well establish family business that has been successfully operating for over a century. Globally recognised in the cleaning and hygiene industry for producing high-quality brushes and cleaning tools in the most efficient way possible.
Located in modern premises in Mere, Wiltshire, the company offers the additional benefits of parking and a free on-site gym.
Role
We are currently seeking a skilled Production Operative to join our mouldings team. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining injection mould machines, ensuring the production of high-quality manufactured products that meet the required standards.
The starting salary for this role is £25,776 per annum, based on a 39-hour working week.
You will work on an alternating weekly shift pattern:
- Early shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (finishing at 1:00pm on Fridays), with a 20-minute paid break
- Late shift: 2:00pm – 12:00am, Monday to Thursday, with two 15-minute breaks (one paid, one unpaid)
To reflect that these hours fall outside of a typical 9–5 schedule, we offer a 10% shift allowance for early shifts and a 20% shift allowance for late shifts.
Key responsibilities
- Operate and maintain injection mould machines
- Produce manufactured products according to specifications
- Monitor the production process and ensure that products meet the required quality standards
- Conduct regular inspections and identify any faults or non-conforming products
- Report an issues or malfunctions to the Mouldings Manager or supervisor
- Pack finished parts as required
- Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards
- Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Record manufacturing process, parts made etc. on the ERP (Winman) shop floor data capture system
- Use SOP as instructed.
Skills and Attributes
- A good eye for detail
- Good English skills both written and verbal
- Have positive attitude and respectful to others
- Be flexible, well organised and able to multi-task.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,776.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mere BA12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
