Decontamination Technician

Grundon Waste Management; Ewelme; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary company bonus

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

30 day’s annual leave (incl. bank hols

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Grundon is seeking a dedicated Decontamination Technician for our hazardous waste team in Ewelme. You will perform specialist cleaning, decontamination, and emergency response tasks while adhering to safety and site procedures.

The role involves working in hazardous environments and complying with permit-to-work requirements. We value physical fitness, attention to documentation, and a proactive approach to training and safety.

Competenze

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning or hazardous waste handling is desirable.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
• Physically fit and able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in training and emergency rota duties.
• Flexible hours including emergency response and occasional travel.
• Attention to documentation and compliance.
• Willingness to pursue IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, or NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications.

Mansioni

• Carry out specialist cleaning projects including deep cleaning, tank cleaning, site decontamination, decommissioning, and emergency response.
• Support development and implementation of health, safety, environmental quality procedures ensuring permit-to-work compliance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure vehicles, plant, equipment, tools and consumables are cleaned and restocked.
• Report equipment faults and PPE/RPE issues promptly.
• Participate in training, pre-job risk assessments and emergency rota duties.
• Assist with vehicle cleaning and restocking and perform waste packaging and collection duties.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned within the scope of skills.

Conoscenze

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Training willingness

Flexibility

Certifications pursuit

Descrizione del lavoro

Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Mon-Friday with the occasional weekend

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills and ideas can make a real impact?

At Grundon, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Decontamination Technician to join our hazardous waste team based in Ewelme.

By joining Grundon, your contributions will make a real difference as we work together by showing the world that there is more to waste than it seems.

Reporting into the Industrial Services Manager you will play an important role in supporting our mission of leaving a better planet for future generations. You will be responsible for delivering specialist environmental and industrial services to Grundon customers. They will carry out duties assigned by the management team safely and efficiently, adhering to company policies, site procedures and all relevant instructions, while maintaining consistently high standards of customer service.

Our Industrial Services Technician roles involve working in hazardous environments where the use of specialist safety equipment is essential. This equipment has a manufacturer-specified maximum load-bearing limit of 140kg. To ensure the safety of our employees and maintain compliance with safety standards, we enforce a strict weight limit of 140kg for these positions.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to confirm that you do not exceed this weight limit.

• Discretionary company bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What will you do

• Carry out a range of specialist cleaning projects, including deep cleaning, tank cleaning, site decontamination, decommissioning, and emergency response often involving confined spaces, high-pressure water jetting, working at height, and handling hazardous, chemical, or biological materials.
• Support the development and implementation of health, safety, environmental quality procedures ensuring compliance with site permit to work requirements
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure vehicles, plant, equipment, tools and consumables are cleaned, maintained, restocked and stored correctly.
• Report equipment faults and any issues with personal protective equipment (PPE) or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) promptly.
• Participate in training, pre-job risk assessments, and the emergency response rota as required.
• Assist with vehicle cleaning and restocking after use and perform waste packaging and collection duties.
• Undertake alternative duties at the Hazardous Waste Transfer Station and any other ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned by management or the Board, within the scope of your skills and capabilities.

About you

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, hazardous waste handling, or similar field is highly desirable.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices and willingness to work in high-risk environments.
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Willingness to participate in training and emergency rota duties.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including emergency response and occasional working away from home
• Attention to detail, particularly with documentation and compliance procedures.
• Willingness to work towards certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, or NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications.

About Grundon

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. We offer a whole host of waste collection, treatment and disposal services, all aimed at helping businesses of all shapes and sizes reduce their environmental impact, maximise resources and find value in their waste. Additionally, at Grundon Sand & Gravel we proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way.

We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values which include

• To have integrity,
• To be caring,

At Grundon, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within waste management, this is your opportunity to join us.