At a Glance
- Tasks: Support cleaning and maintenance of industrial tanks while following health and safety procedures.
- Company: Join our Industrial Services team dedicated to maintaining critical infrastructure safely and efficiently.
- Benefits: Receive training and support with real opportunities for growth in your career.
- Other info: This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on communities while working in hands-on environments.
- Qualifications: Must be SC cleared or able to obtain clearance; comfort in confined spaces is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ready to impact a better future? As a Trainee Tank Cleaner in our Industrial Services team, you'll support essential cleaning operations that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high standards across environments that people and industries rely on every day. This is a hands‑on opportunity where your work has purpose. By helping deliver safe, high‑quality cleaning services, you'll play a part in creating a positive impact on communities and supporting a more sustainable future. With training, support, and real headroom for growth, you'll build skills that matter while being part of a team built on trust, care, and pride.
What you'll do as a Trainee Tank Cleaner:
- Support the cleaning and maintenance of industrial tanks and confined spaces
- Learn to operate specialist equipment safely and effectively
- Follow health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Travel to client sites and contribute to delivering high‑quality services
- Work closely with colleagues to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintain accurate records and take pride in your work
Does this sound like you? You'll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- A positive attitude and ability to work well with colleagues
- Comfort working in physically active, hands‑on environments
- Flexibility to travel and adapt to varying schedules
- A commitment to safety, care, and doing the job right
- Be SC cleared or have no problems obtaining one
- Be comfortable working in small, enclosed spaces and able to carry out tasks safely in confined environments
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. You may also need to complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Tank Cleaner in Portsmouth employer: Serco Limited
Work with a team built on trust, care, and pride in a role that supports sustainable futures. Located in a dynamic environment, you'll receive training and have the opportunity to grow your skills. The company values safety and high-quality service delivery.
