Industrial Cleaning Technician: Hazardous Materials Pro

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive safety training

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to perform specialized cleaning and decontamination of industrial facilities and heavy machinery. The role requires handling hazardous materials and operating advanced cleaning equipment within strict safety protocols.

You will work in a hands-on environment, joining plant maintenance teams to schedule and complete cleaning tasks with attention to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial cleaning or related field.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in industrial environments including machinery, production lines and tanks.
• Safely handle and dispose of industrial waste and chemicals.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and vacuums.
• Inspect equipment and work areas for hazards and maintenance needs.
• Follow health, safety and environmental policies and SDS.
• Coordinate with supervisors to schedule tasks with minimal production disruption.
• Maintain logs of activities, materials and safety checks.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations as required.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Shift work

Tools

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Industrial vacuums

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Technician to perform specialized cleaning and decontamination of industrial facilities and heavy machinery. The role requires handling hazardous materials and operating advanced cleaning equipment within strict safety protocols.

You will work in a hands-on environment, joining plant maintenance teams to schedule and complete cleaning tasks with attention to detail and safety.