Factory Cleaner / Handyperson
Location: Haslingden
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: £14.28 an hour/ £29,702.40 per annum
Haslingden Manufacturing is looking for a reliable and hardworking Factory Cleaner / Handyperson to help maintain our manufacturing facility to the highest standards. This is a varied, hands-on role combining industrial cleaning, painting, basic maintenance, and general site upkeep.
You will play a key role in ensuring our factory remains clean, safe, organised, and operational, supporting production teams and contributing to a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Housekeeping
- Maintain excellent cleanliness standards across factory floors, production areas, warehouses, welfare facilities, and external site areas.
- Carry out sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, floor scrubbing, and waste disposal activities.
- Ensure walkways, workstations, and operational areas are clean, organised, and free from hazards.
- Support site housekeeping initiatives and 6S workplace standards.
Maintenance & Painting
- Carry out painting and touch-up work on floors, walls, safety markings, machinery guards, and factory fixtures.
- Perform general building maintenance including minor repairs, adjustments, weeding, and upkeep of site facilities.
- Conduct routine inspections and report defects, hazards, and maintenance requirements.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all Health & Safety, Environmental, COSHH, and PPE requirements.
- Safely operate cleaning equipment, maintenance tools, and mobile access platforms.
- Assist with gritting external walkways during adverse weather conditions.
- Help maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
Operational Support
- Work closely with production, engineering, and warehouse teams.
- Assist with factory improvement projects and workplace organisation initiatives.
- Support the movement of equipment and materials when required.
- Ensure cleaning and maintenance activities minimise disruption to production operations.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Positive, reliable, and self-motivated attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, industrial cleaning, facilities, or maintenance environment.
- Basic painting and general maintenance skills.
- Understanding of Health & Safety and housekeeping standards in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience using cleaning equipment and maintenance tools.
What We Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Vouchers for Length of service
This role is being advertised externally. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer.
Pay: From £29,702.40 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
