Industrial Cleaner (Shutdown)

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable work

Overtime opportunities

Support from agency

Industrial team

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd is seeking an Industrial Cleaner / Scaler for a 2-day-per-month shutdown role in Redcar. The job demands hands-on cleaning, surface preparation and scaling within a heavy industrial setting, maintaining plant condition and housekeeping while complying with safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior industrial cleaning experience, be comfortable with physical work, and show a strong safety mindset in line with risk assessments and permits to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial cleaning, scaling or heavy manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding conditions.
• Strong health and safety awareness in heavy industry.
• Ability to follow risk assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning, scaling and surface prep across plant and equipment.
• Remove scale, corrosion, debris and residues using proper tools.
• Support maintenance and shutdown activities as required.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Follow site safety procedures and permits to work.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in designated areas.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations and supervision.
• Report hazards and near misses promptly.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Physical endurance

Health and safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Industrial Cleaner (Shutdown)

Location: Redcar, Cleveland

Contract Type: Contract or Temp

Closing Date: Aug 27th, 2026

Ref: 1697493

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting a well-established heavy manufacturing organisation in the appointment of an Industrial Cleaner / Scaler, for 2 days per month. This is a hands-on, safety-critical role, supporting site operations through effective industrial cleaning, surface preparation and scaling activities. Working within a demanding heavy industrial environment, you will play a key part in maintaining plant condition, supporting maintenance works and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and compliance are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out industrial cleaning, scaling and surface preparation activities across plant, structures and equipment
• Remove scale, corrosion, debris and residues using appropriate tools and methods
• Support planned maintenance and shutdown activities as required
• Operate hand tools, powered tools and industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Adhere strictly to site health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
• Complete tasks in line with risk assessments, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within designated work areas
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations and supervision teams
• Report hazards, defects and near misses promptly to supervision

About You

• Previous experience in an industrial cleaning, scaling or heavy manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working in physically demanding conditions
• Strong awareness of health and safety within heavy industry
• Ability to follow instructions, risk assessments and method statements accurately
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to maintaining high standards
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime or shutdown periods where required

Essential Requirements

• CCNSG / site safety passport
• Experience working on fabrication, process plant or heavy engineering sites

What's on Offer

• Stable work within a reputable heavy manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to work as part of an experienced industrial team
• Competitive rates and overtime opportunities
• Ongoing support from Wolviston Management Services