Tank Cleaner

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is urgently hiring for Tank Cleaners in Scotland. The role requires industrial cleaning of tanks, vessels, and silos, along with some travel and overnight work. Applicants must be mobile and possess a full UK driving licence. Key skills include teamwork, communication, and attention to detail. This position involves using high-pressure water jetting techniques and requires adherence to health and safety protocols. The expected weekly hours average 40-50, with flexibility needed for varying schedules.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and organize workloads effectively.
• Completion of Manual Handling training.
• Training in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers professionally and ensure a positive impression.
• Use high-pressure water jetting techniques to clean various tanks and vessels.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures for cleaning operations.
• Transport equipment using company-provided vehicles as needed.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required by the business.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and able to work under pressure

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Reliable and self-motivated

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting equipment

Industrial vacuum plants

Job description

Work type: Monday to Sunday, Ad hoc Hours - Average 40-50 hours per week.

ASCO Workforce Solutions are urgently hiring for Tank Cleaners. This role will encompass but will not be limited to the industrial cleaning or various tanks, vessels, silos and pits for a large client base. Some travel and time working away will be required to service client requirements. Applicants must be mobile with the flexibility to undertake work between both our Peterhead and Aberdeen sites. The role will also include occasional overnight travel away from home to visit client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with all external and internal customers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring they are left with a positive impression of our service.
• Use High-Pressure Water Jetting and Confined Space training/experience to work within a team and carry out approved methods for cleaning a wide range of clients’ process and operational plants, as well as PSV vessels and bulk tanks.
• Use company-provided technology, equipment, and vehicles to deliver industrial services and waste management to the client base.
• Act and operate in a safe and professional manner to safeguard the health and safety of yourself and others, including colleagues, contractors, visitors, and customers.
• Deliver on customer expectations for the service requested, making use of both existing and new technologies.
• Adhere to all stated policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety and Quality Management, ensuring formal procedures, standing instructions, and safety standards are always followed.
• Follow procedures relating to the correct use and care of equipment and materials for which the role is responsible.
• Be willing to work away from home as required.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties as required by the business, within your capabilities.
• Act as an ASCO representative as required, in line with all relevant operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and with the ability to work under pressure
• Operationally aware
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, and organise workloads
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• Manual Handling training
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the maintenance of high pressure water jetting and large industrial vacuum plants.