Trainee Industrial Operative

Location: Bury / Manchester area
Starting salary: £28,000 + overtime & overnight rates, increasing as your experience grows
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, paid training & qualifications

Crown Oil Environmental is looking for a reliable, hard-working person to train as an Industrial Tank Cleaning Operative.

No previous industry experience is required. If you enjoy practical, physical work and are comfortable with manual work in industrial environments, we'll provide the specialist training and qualifications you need.

Regular UK travel and overnight stays are a key part of this role.

What you'll be doing

You'll work as part of a team at customer sites across the UK. Day to day, this will include:

• Cleaning industrial tanks and vessels

• Using high-pressure water jetting equipment

• Removing waste, sludge and residues from tanks

• Working safely inside confined spaces

• Working at height where required

• Setting up equipment, hoses and safety systems

• Wearing specialist PPE and breathing apparatus

• Helping prepare equipment before jobs and clean down afterwards

• Following site procedures and safe systems of work

You'll receive full training in confined spaces, breathing apparatus, high-pressure water jetting, working at height and other specialist areas.

What we're looking for

• Full UK driving licence - up to 3 points acceptable

• Aged 21+ due to company van insurance requirements

• Comfortable with physical, manual work

• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces

• Happy to regularly travel and stay away from home

• Reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn

• Within reasonable travelling distance of our Bury-area base

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can learn specialist skills and build your experience over time, we'd like to hear from you.