Industrial Tank Cleaner / Confined Space Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Merkland Tank – Over 100 years of tank cleaning and maintenance services.
We are looking for experienced Industrial Tank Cleaner / Confined Space Operator to join our growing team, based in Scotland.
The Role…
· Will be responsible for carrying out jetting and cleaning activities for our customers in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
· Encompasses the industrial cleaning of various tanks, vessels, pits, and other confined spaces.
· Will be responsible for safety of self and colleagues.
Why join Merkland Tank?
· We are the experts in our field, specialising in tank cleaning, maintenance, inspection, installation, and decommissioning.
· 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 are a well-respected and preferred partner to a wide variety of customers across Scotland and the North of England, including the Ministry of Defence, refineries, distilleries, and the oil and gas sectors.
· Our reputation and brand are second to none, earned by the talent, hard work and dedication of our people. We are a winning team!
· We are a successful and rapidly growing organisation that values safety, integrity, and quality above all else. Career development and progression is encouraged and available to all.
· We provide you with all the PPE and tools required to do the job safely and well.
· We offer a competitive salary, great overtime rates, and generous overnight allowances.
The Successful Candidates will preferably:
· Have previous experience of Industrial or tank cleaning with use of high vacuum and jetting machinery.
· Be trained (or willing to be trained) to be a confined space rescuer
· Be able to work safely and in line with established procedures. If you hold relevant certifications that will be an advantage.
· Have preferably worked in an industrial environment.
· Be based out of anywhere in Central Scotland. Regular commute to Glasgow (our head office) is required, our work is National.
· Enjoy teamwork and taking responsibility.
· Have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and represent our company well at all times with our customers.
· Be flexible to undertake work out with normal working hours and able to travel mostly within mainland Scotland, both paid at enhanced rates.
· Be passionate about doing the work right and safely.
We can’t wait to hear from you if you already fit some or all of the criteria. Check us out and what we do at https://www.merklandtank.co.uk/case-studies/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
All customer and employees are required to wear a mask, be temperature screened, hand sanitised with social distancing. Common surfaces are sanitised regularly and plastic shields have been built into work stations.
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid confined space and jetting qualification?
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Industrial Tank Cleaner / Confined Space Operator roles across Merkland Tank Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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