Industrial Cleaning Operative

Biffa; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa is seeking an IS Operative to carry out industrial cleaning across UK sites, including tanks, vessels and pipe networks, using high-risk confined-space entry techniques and high-pressure water jetting. Travel, nights away and overtime are part of the role, with support from a skilled team.

You will hold relevant certifications where possible and a driving licence; you’ll join a safety‑minded culture committed to delivering quality waste management across COMAH and high‑risk environments.

Qualifications

• HP Water Jetting certification/experience preferred.
• Breathing Apparatus certification/experience preferred.
• Confined Space certification/experience preferred.
• Current driving licence (preferably with towing capacity) and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake industrial cleaning works at customer premises using high-risk techniques.
• Utilise high pressure water jetting equipment and specialist equipment to remediate and decontaminate industrial systems.
• Travel across the country with occasional nights away and overtime as required.
• Work as part of a team on large turnaround and projects, maintaining safety and quality.

Education

HP Water Jetting certification/experience

Breathing Apparatus certification/experience

Confined Space certification/experience

Current driving licence (preferably towing capacity)

Job description

Join us as a IS Operative

Basic Pay: £30,721 per annum

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

A quick look at the role.

The IS (Industrial Services) Operative will undertake industrial cleaning works at various customer premises utilising high-risk confined space entry techniques, High pressure water jetting equipment and specialist know-how and tools to remediate & de-contaminate industrial systems including tanks, vessels, pipe networks& Land Decontamination works Supporting Large Turnaround & Projects throughout the UK on COMAH & other high risk sites. The operative is required to work alongside a team of highly skilled colleagues on projects with travel required and on occasion, nights away. This role requires travel across the country, will require overtime (paid at appropriate rate) and requires a can-do teamworking and driven attitude.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

• HP Water Jetting certification/experience ( Preferred)
• Breathing Apparatus certification/experience (Preferred)
• Confined Space certification / experience ( Preferred)
• Current driving licence (preferably with towing capacity)Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, helpful attitude

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

Changing The Way People Think About Waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.