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Grainstore Cleaning Operator

Contract Period: Late April to Early July 2025

Location: Based in Tarrant Gunville, travel throughout the South and East of England

Pay: Competitive hourly rate + £1,000 end-of-season bonus

About Us At TLP Recruitment, we’re hiring on behalf of a long-standing company that specialises in grainstore cleaning and fumigation services. Serving farms, mills, and docks from Devon to Kent and as far north as the M4 corridor, this team plays a vital role in preparing grainstores for the arrival of the next harvest.

About the Role:

As a Grainstore Cleaning Operator, you’ll ensure grainstores are thoroughly cleaned to prevent pest infestations and maintain grain quality. Your work will involve:

  • Using industrial cleaning methods: Heavy-duty vacuuming, air blasting, and hand brushing.

  • Varied environments: From small on-floor systems to large grainstores (up to 15,000 tons).

    This is a seasonal, physically demanding role requiring stamina, with work in hot, dusty environments.

    What We Offer

  • Training Provided:

  • Working at heights

  • Confined space operations

  • IPAF/MEWP certification for lift platform safety

  • PASMA certification for alloy tower installation

  • Emergency first aid

  • Manual handling

  • Competitive pay with a £1,000 end-of-season bonus for completing the contract.

  • Affordable on-site accommodation in fully furnished mobile homes, with amenities like gas, water, and internet included.

    Key Requirements

  • Physically fit and able to work in dusty conditions.

  • Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

  • No asthma or breathing-related allergies.

    Work Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays & Overnights (accommodation provided).

  • Start time: 07:00 AM at the customer’s site, travel time included in the company vehicle.

    TLP Recruitment has been placing Logistics, Supply Chain, Admin, Industrial and Manufacturing professionals for over 20 years. For more information on TLP, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website. Please note that it is our policy to add the details of all applicants to our database.

    TLP Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this position you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work finding services. We process your personal data in accordance with data protection laws, which require us to give you a Privacy Statement to explain how we manage your personal data. Our full Privacy Statement is available to view on the TLP website, or it can be provided upon request

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