Assembly Production Operative

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Assembly Production Operative

Post by The Hillbrush Team

Nov 06 2026

Location: Mere, Wiltshire 
Starting salary: £25,776 per annum 
Contract: Permanent, full-time 
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Hillbrush is a well-established family business with over a century of experience. Globally recognised in the cleaning and hygiene industry, we manufacture high-quality brushes and cleaning tools from our modern premises in Mere, Wiltshire. 

We are looking for an Assembly Production Operative to join our team. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in getting the details right and are keen to learn, we would like to hear from you. 

About the role 

Working in our Assembly department, you will help manufacture and prepare products to meet our quality standards and production schedules. Your duties will include: 

• Assembling, packing and labelling products 
• Operating production machinery following training and authorization 
• Checking products for quality and reporting defects or equipment faults 
• Recording production information using a tablet
• Helping with machine setup and changeovers, where trained
• Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
• Working with colleagues to meet agreed production targets.

Training will be provided to help you develop skills across assembly and other relevant production activities. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality work
• Can understand verbal and written work and safety instructions in English and follow safe working procedures
• Works well with others and communicates clearly
• Has the literacy and numeracy skills needed to check quantities and complete production records
• Is willing to learn to use machinery and a tablet
• Is reliable, organised and willing to learn.

Previous manufacturing or production experience would be an advantage, but is not essential. No specific formal qualifications are required. 

This is a physical role in a factory environment, with most tasks carried out on your feet throughout the working day, apart from breaks. We will consider reasonable adjustments to support you in carrying out the role safely. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided. 

Working hours 

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am–4:45pm and Friday: 8:00am–3:45pm. 
• A 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day. 

What we offer 

• A starting salary of £25,776 per annum
• 23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Free use of our on-site gym.