Published in: Careers

Confined Space/Tank Cleaning Operative Job Vacancy

Author Kremena Bozhilova

Published on: 31 January 2025

Role and Responsibilities

Working in a safe manor in line with company rules, regulations, policies, procedures as well as the Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, other relevant
Acts and Regulations as well as Approved Codes of practice you will carry out:

• Working in confined spaces
• Confined space entry and cleaning with pressure washer(s) and various tools
• High pressure water jetting up to 7000 psi
• Where qualifications dictate, use Ultra High Pressure (UHP) jet washing
• Work alongside the Rail Team carrying out preparation work for 4 year’ intermediate and 8 year
periodic tank inspections
• The use and operation of Breathing Apparatus / Gas Monitors
• Basic Pipework removal
• Tank and pipework decommissioning
• Air operated cold cutting
• Manual handling
• Working at height
• Rescue procedures

Working in a high performing team you will undertake the following daily tasks:

• Understanding, adherence and acceptance of Risk Assessments and Method statements as well as
the ability to complete Dynamic Risk Assessments
• Utilising a variety of tools to remove hazardous materials whilst working in a safe manner at all times
to avoid taking unnecessary risks
• Co-operating with line management in ensuring that personnel, contractors and visitors comply with
site rules.
• Work alongside your team in the development of equipment, plant and systems in order to improve
safety, health, environmental and quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Working with everyone to promote safety, health, environmental and quality awareness with
personnel, contractors and visitors.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times.
• Report faults on plant, equipment and infrastructure and any other operational difficulties to a
member of the line management team, as they occur.
• Assist in the maintenance of plant
• Carry out regular training when deemed appropriate and help others with their training needs where
required

Other, must:

• Be IT literate (use of mobile apps included in the role to receive and action jobs)
• Be prepared to work away from home for multiple nights at a time / up to 4 nights per week
• Be prepared to work outside in all weather
• Be prepared to work flexible hours where required by the business
• Happy to work as part of a team or autonomously (where required)

Additional Notes:

• If you see something, say something
• Training will be provided
• PPE will be provided
• Safety passports preferred but not essential:
• CSCS / SPA / CCNSG
• Always wear your company branded and signed for uniform
• Always wear task specific PPE when carrying out jobs
• Company vehicles to be kept clean, tidy and presentable at all times
• Company vehicles to be driven safely and the user understands that vehicles are tracked and
monitored

The above list of duties is non-exhaustive and additional duties may be requested by your line manager.

You can send us your CV at hello@lcmenvironmental.com – or apply on our LinkeIn page, here.