CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: Average 33.6 hour per week following shift pattern, 12 hours days and nights
SALARY: £29,441 per annum
CLOSING DATE: 31st July 2026
A vacancy has arisen for a MFO Industrial Cleaner to join our team within our new Operations and cleaning of a Biomass handling & storage facility contract at the Port of Tyne.
The MFO Industrial Cleaner role exists to assist with the industrial cleaning of the Biomass storage and operational areas on site, following a 12 hours shift pattern.
Hargreaves Industrial Services provide an operations, and cleaning service to our client at the Port of Tyne Biomass handling facility.
We are responsible for the safe movements and handling of Biomass following discharge from vessels and the despatch of loaded rail wagons within the Port.
The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -
Assisting in all areas of industrial cleaning and ensuring a high standard at all times.
Understanding of Safe Working Procedures.
Attend any meetings or training sessions as required
Any other related cleaning duties as requested by the Manager
The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and must have a good understanding of Health & Safety in the work place
The successful candidate will also be required to support secondary roles within the operation - Examples below (training will be provided)
Train loading/watchman
FEL operations
Hopper operations
Biomass material condition monitoring
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-
IOSHH working safely (Min standard - training given)
Experience of industrial cleaning within a materials handling environment
Previous experience working within a Biomass handling environment (Desirable)
IPAF licence (Desirable)
Experience with using fixed and portable vacuum systems.
COMPEX training desirable however training will be available
Positive attitude to safety
Work at Height using MEWP
Able to undertake duties involving heavy manual labour
Able to communicate well at all levels
Flexible approach to work
A strong team player
Ability to work independently and on own initiative
Good time keeping and willing to work overtime as necessary
Able to share knowledge and skills with other Hargreaves personnel
Ability to populate, use and keep documented records as part of the role.
What we do:
As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the power, port, steel, rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.
Our core services include:
Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements
Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants
As a Company, we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us.
