Industrial Services Operative

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited

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Grangemouth Until 9/28/2026 First posted January 28, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Basic pay of £14ph - projected salary of £32,000 - £42,000 

Overtime - Weekday and Saturday = Time & half and Sundays = Double Time. 

Hours: 39 Hours (Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 15:30)

Location: Grangemouth, FK3 9XB - plus working away from home when required (accommodation and meal allowance provided)

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 25 days of annual leave

- Access to our people’s pension scheme

- Free physiotherapy service

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so

you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

In this role, we’ll provide you with training in Breathing Apparatus, Safety Awareness, Chemical Awareness, Understanding RAMS, First Aid and NVQ level 2 Team Leading (if applicable).

What you'll be doing;

  • Working in confined spaces for tasks such as tank cleaning

  • Pressure Jetting activities using equipment from towable rigs to High Flow units

  • Providing site support services, including Tankering, Stand-by, ERT Cover 

  • Supporting the businesses “Emergency Response” call out rota

  • Supporting large turnaround on projects throughout the UK on Tier 1 COMAH sites and with overseas Industrial Site Services work in Europe

What we're looking for;

  • Must have previous industrial services, high pressure jet washing, confined space experience

  • Must be able to work flexible hours, evenings, nights, weekends or away from home on occasions

Desirable:

  • City & Guilds High Risk Confined Space qualified

  • WJA High Pressure Water Jetting SA + Modules 

  • Full Driving licence

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

About this role

Summary

Perform tank cleaning, pressure jetting, confined space tasks, supporting emergency response in industrial environments.

Job title

Industrial Services Operative

Experience level

required experience in industrial services or high pressure jet washing

Industry

environmental services

Location requirements

Grangemouth, UK; remote work not allowed

Salary

£16k–£42k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

industrial serviceshigh pressure jet washingconfined space experience

Preferred skills

City & Guilds High Risk Confined SpaceWJA High Pressure Water Jetting SAfull driving licence

Specializations

pressure jettingconfined spacetank cleaningemergency responsechemical awareness
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grangemouth, UK

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