Decontamination Technician vacancy in Ewelme (254CM)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reliable staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Decontamination Technician to join their team in Ewelme. The role involves deep cleaning and decontamination tasks, ensuring safety in high-risk environments. Ideal candidates have experience in industrial cleaning and a strong health & safety awareness. The position offers a competitive salary, pension plan, life insurance, and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance cover

30 days’ annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial cleaning or hazardous waste preferred.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.
• Physically fit and capable.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist cleaning tasks and site decontaminations.
• Ensure safety while working in high-risk environments.
• Complete job documentation and support reporting.
• Participate in emergency response training.

Skills

Industrial cleaning experience

Health & safety awareness

Team-oriented

Reliability

Flexibility with hours

Education

IPAF

PASMA

CSCS

NEBOSH/IOSH

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a committed, courageous, and capable Decontamination Technician to join their team in Ewelme (Oxfordshire).

Mission: This role is ideal for military veterans with a background in Health & Safety operations and handling dangerous materials who want to apply their skills, precision, and teamwork mindset in a new mission, protecting people, property, and the environment across the UK.

Your Role

You will join a committed and capable Industrial Services team as a Decontamination Technician, working on deep cleaning operations, site decontaminations, emergency environmental response, and more. Every day brings a new challenge — from confined space entry to high-pressure jetting.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist cleaning tasks including tank cleaning, decontamination, decommissioning, and emergency response.
• Work safely in high-risk environments using specialist PPE and equipment.
• Follow risk assessments, site permits, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Accurately complete job documentation and support operational reporting.
• Participate in training and the emergency response rota.
• Assist with vehicle cleaning, waste collection, and related site duties.

Please note: for safety compliance, a 140kg weight limit is strictly enforced for all technicians due to safety equipment weight limitations.

What You Bring

• Experience in industrial cleaning, hazardous waste, or similar field preferred.
• Strong health & safety awareness and commitment to working safely.
• Physically fit, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Flexible with working hours and travel.
• Keen to develop through training and professional certifications (e.g. IPAF, PASMA, CSCS, NEBOSH/IOSH).

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Life insurance cover.
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 7am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) — flexibility required for project delivery, emergency response, occasional weekends, and working away from home.

If you want to have a conversation, apply here, and for further questions, email [e-mail]