Cleaning jobs in Hindley

General Factory Assistant / Housekeeping Operative / Occasional Driver (3.5T)Initial 3-Month Trial Period with Opportunity for Permanent Employment

Please note: This position is initially offered on a 3-month trial basis. Progression to a permanent position will be dependent upon attendance, reliability, attitude, performance, ability to fulfil all aspects of the role, and ongoing business requirements.

About Us

Livedale Foam & Sundries Ltd is a well-established and continually growing supplier to the upholstery and furniture manufacturing industry nationwide. We pride ourselves on our high standards, strong work ethic, and commitment to maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a General Factory Assistant / Housekeeping Operative, with occasional driving duties when required.

Applicants must be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes and have previous experience driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

This is a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment and requires an individual who is physically fit, self-motivated, and capable of working independently without constant supervision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of housekeeping and organisation throughout the site, including:

• Moving foam blocks outside for storage and ensuring they are adequately covered during adverse weather conditions.
• Bringing all foam blocks back inside at the end of each working day.
• Collecting foam offcuts throughout the factory and operating the baling process.
• Completing crumb and scrap foam orders promptly and accurately.
• Moving completed bales to external storage and ensuring they are protected from the weather.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised factory floor at all times.
• Keeping all walkways, work areas, emergency exits, and access routes free from obstruction.
• Maintaining foam offcut storage areas in an organised condition.
• Ensuring the baler area is kept clean, safe, and operational.
• Keeping factory car parks, external storage areas, and trailer storage areas clean and presentable.
• Ensuring all waste plastic sheeting is collected and baled for recycling.
• Supporting general warehouse operations and housekeeping activities as required.
• Carrying out occasional customer deliveries when required.
• Assisting with additional responsibilities as standards improve, including vehicle cleaning, quality control inspections, stock organisation, and other operational support duties.

Important Information

This is NOT a full-time driving position.

Applicants must understand that the primary purpose of this role is factory housekeeping, waste management, warehouse support, and maintaining site standards. Driving duties will only be required occasionally.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate:

• Previous warehouse or factory experience.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work hard.
• Excellent reliability and attendance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience making van deliveries.
• Physical fitness and ability to carry out manual handling duties throughout the working day.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Punctuality and dependability.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• FLT (Fork Lift Truck) Licence.
• Goods In / Warehouse Receiving experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata), increasing with length of service.
• Company uniform following successful completion of probation.
• Employee benefits package following 12 months' service.
• Opportunities for progression and increased responsibilities for the right candidate.
• Modern working environment within a stable and growing business.

Pay

£12.71 per hour

Location

On-site only.
Remote working is not available.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted as suitable applications are received.

We are specifically looking for applicants who demonstrate reliability, a positive attitude, good attendance, and a willingness to undertake all aspects of the role. Applicants seeking a driving-only position should not apply.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• for insurance purposes, are you over 25?

Licence/Certification:

• driving license (required)

Work Location: In person