Confined Space Industrial Tank Cleaner – Chargehand

Job Description

Job description

About us:

We are a leading provider of tank and vessel cleaning and maintenance solutions. We’ve been in the business for over 100 years and our customers range across all sectors to include Defence, refinery, distillery, marine, oil and gas, wastewater and food and beverages. We are a vision and values led organisation who work in partnership with our customers and suppliers. We invest in our people and continual development and strive for sustainability to ensure that we remain as leaders in our industry.

Key remit of role:

As one of our Chargehands, you will be able to work independently and take on the responsibility for the running of and management of both small and large projects. Assistance is available via your Supervisor or Operations Manager. This includes managing multiple onsite subcontractors working on the projects/jobs.

Key Tasks

· Collaborate with Supervisor or Operations team in the planning and managing of projects/works ensuring that all appropriate resources, equipment and materials are in place to support delivery, start, finish and travel times as agreed per each job

· Have in place any necessary permits that are required prior to work starting

· Ensure that relevant job pack information and RAMS/SEPA notes are read, and where appropriate, signed prior to any works commencing, returning to the office upon completion

· Engage and interact regularly with the client to allow for any changes or decisions to be made. This includes attending daily client meetings if required

· Communicate with colleagues and client on any job changes to keep everyone up to date on progress, whilst keeping track of any additional time and equipment or materials used

· Resolve or raise any colleague or safety issues with the Operations Manager or Management Team when deemed necessary

Leadership & People Management

· Be a role model of our values and someone who leads by example by seeking and providing feedback as part of our performance process, and champions learning and development for self and for team members

Health & Safety

· Ensure that safe working practices are followed as per method statement for self and for colleagues

· Be a H&S leader for the business ensuring that all work carried out is our top priority for the safety of our colleagues and customers

· Champion continuous improvement of H&S across the business and introducing improvements were deemed necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Experience – we would like you to have the following:

· A full UK driving licence

· You must be physically fit and healthy to pass a medical and able to get security clearance at MOD sites

· High Risk Confined Space Certification and Emergency Rescue

· Water Jetting Association Certification

· Previous management of teams or subcontractors experience

· Someone who is highly organised and can successfully plan and deliver work on time for self, client, team and wider colleagues

· Proven commitment to and ability to deliver consistently high levels of work and customer service

· Have a pro-active approach to plan and balance the busy times and quieter times – there will always be something to do

Why join Merkland Tank?

You will be part of a team working on sites across Scotland and England dealing with customers and ensuring the job is done to their satisfaction

Our people are important to us and we take pride in being a great place to work. We invest heavily in your training and development.

We offer a competitive salary, great overtime rates, and generous overnight allowances. There is significant earning potential over and above the hourly rate.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role with the desire to develop your skillset, click on apply today forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

We can’t wait to hear from you if you already fit some or all of the criteria, visit our website for more information!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid confined space and jetting qualification?
• Do you have experience and industry knowledge?
• Do you understand that you will be travelling away from home on occasions?
• Are you eligible to live and work in the UK with fluent English language skills?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving licence and vehicle to travel to workplace (required)

Work Location: In person