Industrial Jet Washer
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.76 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Honiton, Devon, EX2 4NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | a1W8d000001YweHEAS_1758020144 |
Summary
Industrial Jet Washer (Temporary to Permanent)
Honiton | £14.76 per hour | 45 hours per week plus overtime (including nights and weekends) | Temporary to Permanent |Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for an Industrial Jet Washer to join our Environmental Services division based in Honiton. This is a physically active and varied role ideal for someone who enjoys working in different environments and being hands-on.
You'll be supporting a wide range of industries - from cement works and oil refineries to sewage treatment plants and even Royal Navy vessels. One day might involve general site cleaning, while the next could include confined space operations using full breathing apparatus.
If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding role where no two days are the same, this could be a great fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform industrial cleaning and site maintenance tasks to a high standard.
- Support shutdown operations, pollution control and spill response.
- Use high-pressure water jetting and hydro-cutting equipment (training provided).
- Work in confined spaces (e.g. tanks, sewers) - may require breathing apparatus.
- Drive company vehicles (van and trailer) - Cat B+E license preferred.
- Maintain good communication with clients and adhere to safety protocols.
- Complete all work records, timesheets, and documentation accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and roadworthiness of company vehicles.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with company Health & Safety policies.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Must be able to drive both a van and a Jetvac vehicle; therefore, a valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence is mandatory.
- Willing and able to work in confined spaces and at height.
- Flexibility to work varied hours and travel to customer sites.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Physically fit and medically able to carry out confined space work.
- Able to meet required security vetting for sensitive sites (e.g. MOD).
- Confined Space Certification (C&G 6150-03 / 6150-05).
- Water Jetting Association certification.
- CSCS card, CCNSG or other safety passport.
- Emergency First Aid.
- Asbestos Awareness.
- Spill Response / Environmental Awareness.
- PASMA, IPAF, UK PIA Safety Passport.
- National Water Hygiene Card.
- Offshore qualifications (OPITO, BOSIET, MIST).
Salary & Benefits
- £14.76 per hour (£29,000 annual salary once permanent).
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
- Company bonus scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Death in service benefit.
Apply Now
Apply today or contact Acorn by Synergie Exeter branch for more details!
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