Industrial Cleaning Operative

IRS Recruitment; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator to join a specialist team working in Power Plants across North Yorkshire. The role includes operating heavy machinery, maintaining safety standards, and requires travel across the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates should be resilient, reliable, and possess a strong work ethic. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £27,000 with additional benefits including holiday entitlements and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contributions

22 days holiday + 8 public holidays

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence with at least 2 years' experience.
• Reliable, motivated, and resilient.
• Comfortable in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated cleaning tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate heavy equipment in challenging conditions.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

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 North Yorkshire 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: £25,500 - £27,000 per annum, 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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