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Industrial Operatives - Confined Space/CCNSG

Manchester
2 months ago
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DCS Recruitment is looking for an experienced Industrial Services Operative to work around the Manchester/North West and surrounding areas for an immediate start.

Monday to Friday - some weekends

Nights and stop over are an option also

EXCELLENT PAY RATES

CCNSG & CONFINED SPACE CERTS ARE A MUST.

Overview of the Role :

The work ranges from unskilled to highly skilled:

you could be involved in general site cleaning one day

a confined space tank clean with full breathing apparatus the next.

You will operate in support of various industries:

Working at a cement works or an oil refinery one day and inside a sewage treatment plant the next.

All Operatives are specially trained to carry out the various aspects of the role which are all conducted under strict health and safety rules following rigorous assessment of the potential risks involved. Work is usually carried out at the customer's convenience, so there will be a requirement to travel and work unsociable and often long hours to complete a job on schedule. There will be a requirement to pass security clearance to gain entry to certain work sites.

Main Duties :

Carry out industrial services operations to a high standard in accordance with training and company procedures.
General site cleaning, repairs & maintenance
Scheduled plant cleaning, repairs & maintenance cleaning during shutdowns
Pollution control and spill response
High pressure water jetting
Confined space operations, such as tank or sewer cleaning, which may involve the use of breathing apparatus
Rescue team duties (additional training required).
Ensure customers are treated with courtesy at all times.
Ensure customers are informed at all times of task and H&S issues.
Comply with customer safety and security instructions at all times.
To work under own initiative.
Maintain good time keeping. Be prepared for flexible working including out-of-hours work.
Work records, time sheets, and all relevant documentation to be completed in a timely manner daily/weekly as instructed.
Maintain cleanliness and ensure the road worthiness of any vehicle under your control.
Driving van and trailer (over 3.5 tonnes combined - Cat B+E licence required)General H&S Responsibilities:

Comply with Health & Safety requirements: as per training, policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, etc.
Actively seek to improve safety culture.
Report any H&S issues/accidents/near misses to your line manager immediately.Qualifications/Training

Car (Cat B+E preferred) driving licence to drive to customer sites
Working in Confined Space to C+G (phone number removed) (High Risk)
Water Jetting (WJA Safety Awareness/ Surface Preparation/Drain & Sewer modules as required)
CSCS card, CCNS,G or alternative safety passport as required by the customer
Emergency First Aid (or First Aid at Work for rescue team duties)
Asbestos Awareness
Environmental Awareness
Pollution Control/Spill ResponseExperience

Using high pressure water jetting equipment
Working in confined spaces
Working in a related industry such as oil refineriesSpecific Post Knowledge/Skills

Conversant with Future Industrial Services Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Pollution awareness to be able to respond to spillagesPersonal Characteristics

It is a requirement that employees working in confined spaces are medically fit to perform these duties. This will be assessed by an Occupational Health professional after a conditional offer of employment is made and will be subject to periodic re-assessment.
Good customer service manner and able to communicate with customers at all levels
Must be prepared to work away from home base when required by the task
Able to use initiative to solve work-based problems
Conscientious to work independently without direct supervision
Numerate and literate in processing paperwork associated with post
Flexible approach to working hours
Adaptable to daily changing situationsPay & Hours

After 8 hours - Time and a half
Saturday - Time and a Half
Sunday - Double time
Monday to Sunday - 07:00 - 16:30 (5 days out of 7)
You will be required to work away from home - Hotel room provided for each candidate plus £25.00 per day.Licence/Certification:

CSCS (required)
CCNSG
Asbestos Awareness (required)
Driving Licence (required)
Working in Confined Space C+G (phone number removed) (High Risk) (required)DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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