Facilities Labourer

NEXPERIA B.V.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in semiconductor manufacturing is looking for a proactive Facilities Labourer to join their facilities team in Manchester. This hands-on role involves managing waste disposal, operating machinery, and assisting with site operations. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, physically capable, and possess strong interpersonal skills. You will also receive a competitive base salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This role requires a commitment to teamwork and safe working practices.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus plan

Contributory pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work 37.5 hours per week on a flexible rota.
• Comfortable with a highly active role, averaging 15,000 steps daily.
• Confident in safe manual handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage site waste compound, including disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operate granulators, shredders, and forklifts.
• Assist with office relocations and meeting setups.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Forklift truck licence

Chemical awareness

Job description

We are now hiring a proactive and reliable Facilities Labourer to join the manufacturing site facilities team. This is a hands‑on role where you will work both indoors and outdoors, supporting the smooth running of operations on site.

Responsibilities

• Managing site waste compound, including hazardous and confidential waste disposal
• Operating granulators and shredders, and a forklift to dispose of manufacturing waste
• Weekly tasks such as clearing the manufacturing plant basements
• Supporting office set‑ups, relocations, and meeting room arrangements
• Perimeter fence security tours and litter picking
• Assisting with snow and ice clearing during the winter months
• Maintaining bund areas, gullies, drains, and other miscellaneous duties
• On‑site availability: Ability to reliably work 37.5 hours per week over a four‑week rota
• Physical capability: Comfortable with a highly active role, averaging 15,000 steps per day indoors and outdoors
• Strong interpersonal skills: Clear communication and effective teamwork are key to success in this role
• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Practical competence: Confident in safe manual handling techniques and willing to undertake training where required

Desirable Skills

• Forklift truck licence or willingness to undertake training
• Chemical awareness – existing knowledge beneficial, with full training provided
• Relevant background – prior experience in facilities labouring, building maintenance, or caretaking roles

Nexperia is one of the world leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next‑generation technologies, ongoing improvements in manufacturing sustainability, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people.

Remuneration & Reward – Competitive base salary of £31,874, annual bonus plan, available overtime at 1.5x or 2x rate for weekends, excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 9%), EV salary sacrifice scheme, recognition rewards, income protection, and 12x salary life assurance.

Health & Wellbeing – 33 days of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on‑site medical centre, virtual GP, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment discounts, and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development – Funded forklift training as well as hazards and handling training, with the possibility of funded academic support to excel in your career. Employee goal setting and development plans, excellent opportunities for career growth both locally and globally, with management and technical career pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuro‑inclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

D&I Statement: As an equal‑opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.