Confined Space Operative

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Potential permanent position

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is seeking experienced Confined Space Operatives for work across North Wales, Cheshire and the North West. The role offers overtime, travel across multiple sites, and a path to permanent employment for successful candidates.

You will work on site, following strict safety procedures and permit requirements, with 07:00–17:00 shifts and £15.00 per hour dependent on tickets and experience. A Full UK driving licence and relevant tickets are essential.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Confined Space Entry (Medium or High Risk) qualification is required.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in industrial cleaning or tank cleaning and working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in confined space environments across client sites.
• Support industrial and tank cleaning operations.
• Follow site health and safety procedures and permit requirements.
• Operate across North Wales, Cheshire and the North West.
• Use PPE and safety equipment to maintain high safety standards.
• Be part of a wider operational team and adapt to different sites.

Skills

Confined space safety

Full UK driving licence

Industrial cleaning experience

Site safety procedures knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Confined Space Entry (Medium/High Risk)

Tools

Breathing Apparatus training

Supervisory experience

Job description

Location: Wrexham, LL13, with travel across North Wales, Cheshire and the North West

Pay: £15.00 per hour, dependent on tickets and experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Overtime: Available, with occasional call-outs

The Role

Finlay Jude Recruitment is currently recruiting for experienced Confined Space Operatives on behalf of an established environmental services and emergency response organisation based in Wrexham.

Due to increased client demand, our client is looking to appoint three Confined Space Operatives, with supervisory experience particularly desirable for one of the positions.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role working across North Wales, Cheshire and the North West, with opportunities for overtime and the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Working safely in confined space environments
• Supporting industrial and tank cleaning operations
• Working across a variety of client sites
• Following site‑specific health and safety procedures
• Completing work in accordance with confined space procedures and permit requirements
• Working as part of a wider operational team
• Using appropriate PPE and safety equipment
• Supporting additional industrial services activities as required
• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism on client sites

To be considered for the role, you must have:

• City & Guilds Confined Space Entry, Medium or High Risk
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous industrial cleaning or tank cleaning experience
• Previous experience working in confined space environments
• A strong understanding of site health and safety procedures

Desirable Tickets & Experience

Candidates with any of the following would be particularly attractive:

• Breathing Apparatus (BA) training
• Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience
• Experience within environmental, industrial services, tank cleaning, waste or related industries

What's on Offer?

• £15.00 per hour, dependent on experience and tickets
• Monday to Friday working
• Standard hours of 07:00 to 17:00
• Occasional call‑out work
• Varied work across different customer sites
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for successful operatives

Interested?

If you are an experienced Confined Space Operative with the relevant tickets and industrial cleaning experience, we would like to hear from you.