Industrial Cleaning Operative

IRS Recruitment; Puttenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator to join a boiler cleaning team. This hands-on role involves delivering high-quality cleaning services across energy facilities in the South East of England. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a valid driving licence. The position requires travel across the UK and Ireland, with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Base salary over £25,000

Additional allowances of £6,000 per annum

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement up to 30 days

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, motivated, and resilient.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to follow set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated cleaning tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate heavy equipment in confined and dirty conditions.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Support equipment maintenance and yard duties.

Skills

Strong work ethic and personal accountability

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage time effectively

Attention to detail and a commitment to safety

Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Full driving licence with at least 2 years' experience

Job description

Overview

IRS Recruitment are seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator (Lance Operator) to join a specialist boiler cleaning team working across Energy from Waste and Biomass Power Plants in the South East of England area.

This is a hands-on role where you will work as part of a small, professional team, delivering high-quality on-site cleaning services in challenging and varied environments.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary: In excess of £25,000, Depending on experience.
• Additional allowances: £6,000 per annum
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension contributions - statutory minimum matched by the company
• Death in Service lump sum (4x scheme salary)
• Holiday entitlement: 22 days + 8 public holidays + extra days for long service (option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year)
• Training & development opportunities.
• Work with a professional, customer-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Team Leader to complete allocated cleaning tasks safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Operate heavy equipment, sometimes in confined and dirty conditions.
• Assist with the receipt, storage, transport, and use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety on and off site.
• Keep work areas clean and report any potential hazards.
• Support with equipment maintenance and undertake yard duties as required.

About You

You will be reliable, motivated, and resilient, with the ability to work well in a team and communicate professionally with clients. You will also be comfortable working in physically demanding environments and following set procedures.

Whilst the position is to work around the UK and Ireland areas, you must be happy to travel to various locations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Full driving licence with at least 2 years' experience.
• Must be prepared to travel and on average be away for 3 nights per week and include weekend working where required.

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