Specialist Cleaning Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Environmental Services in Portsmouth is seeking a Specialist Cleaning Technician to join our expert team. You will perform specialist industrial cleaning across a wide range of systems and facilities, maintaining high standards of safety and service.

Role requires working in confined spaces with the proper PPE, completing paperwork accurately, and supporting other trades. You will represent Marlin on customer sites with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Knows their way around specialist equipment and safe working practices.
• Experience with hot pressure washers.
• Awareness of confined space work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out specialist industrial and environmental cleaning across diverse systems and facilities.
• Cleaning tanks, bilges, compartments and ventilation systems with precision.
• Using high-pressure jet washers and vacuum tankers to keep systems safe.
• Complying with Health & Safety, Waste Management and environmental regulations.
• Working in confined spaces with correct PPE and procedures.
• Completing paperwork accurately and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Supporting trade groups and fire-sentry duties as needed.
• Representing Marlin on customer sites with high cleanliness and conduct.

Skills

Hot pressure washers

Waste pumping knowledge

Confined space awareness

Procedures for cleaning

Safety mindset

Job description

Specialist Cleaning Technician
Portsmouth,
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

Ready to take your skills into some of the most challenging and rewarding environments out there? At Marlin Environmental Services, we’re looking for aSpecialist Cleaning Technicianto join our expert team—someone who thrives on hands‑on work, high standards, and delivering exceptional service.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days look the same. You’ll be:

• Carrying out specialist industrial and environmental cleaningacross a wide range of systems and facilities
• Cleaningtanks, bilges, compartments and ventilation systems with precision and professionalism
• Using high-pressure jet washers and vacuum tankers to keep systems operating safely
• Maintaining strict compliance with Health & Safety, Waste Management and environmental regulations
• Working in confined spaces using the correct PPE and safety procedures
• Completing all paperwork accurately and ensuring customer satisfaction every time
• Supporting other trade groups and undertaking fire sentry duties when required
• Representing Marlin on customer sites with the highest standards of cleanliness and conduct

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who knows their way around specialist equipment and understands the importance of safe working practices. Ideally, you have:

• Experience using hot pressure washers
• Knowledge of pumping liquid/waste between ship and shore
• Awareness of Confined Space working
• Ability to follow procedures for specialist cleaning
• A proactive attitude toward safety—for yourself and your team

Additional Information

The Environmental & Engineering Group was established in 2023 as part of the merger of Marlin Environmental Services and Yellowstone Environmental Solutions. After 12 years of partnership working the businesses formed E&E group to provide additional internal support and to increase service levels for existing and new customers.

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.