Operative

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan Group seeks a Technician for our Brize Norton site. The role involves tank cleaning using confined space methods, with both solo and team-based work across forecourts and tanks.

You will help with tank dewatering, testing, and compliance tasks while following safety and RAMS procedures. The position requires driving a van, sometimes leading small teams, and responding to call-outs for critical issues.

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence with ability to operate up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Right to Work in UK and available for training.
• RAMS documentation experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently or as part of a team to deliver services to customers.
• Respond to call outs for critical issues and provide timely solutions.
• Act as site supervisor/lead operative when required and represent the company.
• Complete near miss and potential incident reporting; training provided.
• Liaise with customers on-site to discuss ongoing works and future services.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of vehicle, tools, PPE and equipment.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Right to Work in UK

Willingness to train

Tools

RAMS documentation

Job description

Technician
Brize Norton
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

The technicians core works will be working in a team as a tank cleaning engineer. This works will include the preparation of removing pipework and man lids to enable the core works which will be entering above or below ground tanks using the “confined space” method for the cleaning of said tank making sure the tank is as clean as it possibly can be.

The Technician will also be required to contribute to the operation of numerous departments within the division, including Tank & Line Lining, Testing, De Watering of fuel tanks and forecourt maintenance and compliance auditing and any other department as requested.

The technician will be required to identify root causes of problems and provide customers with long term solutions. The duties of this post include a high degree of manual work.

More about the role:

• Operating independently, or as part of team to perform and deliver service to all customers of the Company. This will include for example, forecourt maintenance works, VR visual testing and tank dewatering. This is not an exhaustive list. Onsite training will be provided.
• Respond and react to call outs for critical issues.
• To satisfy the duties of a site supervisor/lead operative when the occasion is presented. This will include attending site briefings as a company representative and on occasion, act as team leader.
• Carry out near miss & potential incident reporting. In-house training will be provided.
• Liaison with customers on site to discuss on-going works and further services of the Company.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and ensure all equipment, tools, PPE and other work items are in good order and repair and available for use at all times. The technician is expected to inform supervision as soon as any damage is identified.
• Completion of all works in a timely manner; this includes all paperwork and submission to divisional supervision.
• Liaison with supervision regarding all works and recommending improvements of possible opportunities.
• Any other duties for which the technician is qualified for and capable of undertaking.

Qualifications

About you:

• Must possess a clean UK driving licence, categories to operate Company vehicles up to 3.5tonne.
• Working on and around Petrol Forecourts.
• Right to Work in UK
• Previous knowledge and experience of completing RAMS documentation. (advantageous)
• Willingness to undertake any additional training to increase capability of the division in supplying a service to customers.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.