Tank Cleaning Superintendent in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Job Specification – Storage Tank Cleaning Superintendent / Division Manager

Salary: £50,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Grimsby (with nationwide travel and regular working away)
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Managing Director

The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit an experienced Storage Tank Cleaning Superintendent to establish, develop and lead a new Storage Tank Cleaning Division based out of our Grimsby operation.

This is a key appointment for the business and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to take ownership of a new division, bringing their industry knowledge, technical expertise, operational experience and established customer relationships to build a successful and profitable operation.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial tank cleaning, ideally within the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, fuel storage or industrial sectors.

We are particularly interested in someone who has an existing customer base and established industry contacts, with the ability to identify new opportunities, secure work and develop long-term client relationships.

This is an opportunity to build something from the ground up, with the backing and resources of an established business.

Key Responsibilities

Division Development & Business Growth

Establish and develop the company's new Storage Tank Cleaning Division.

Bring existing industry relationships and customer contacts to generate new business opportunities.

Identify, approach and secure new customers and contracts.

Develop relationships with oil terminals, fuel storage facilities, petrochemical plants, refineries and industrial operators.

Help develop the division's commercial strategy and growth plans.

Prepare quotations, tenders and proposals in conjunction with senior management.

Take responsibility for developing a sustainable and profitable division.

Operational & Site Management

Oversee and supervise all storage tank cleaning operations.

Manage site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.

Plan and coordinate labour, equipment, transport and resources.

Mobilise teams and equipment to customer sites across the UK.

Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timescales.

Take responsibility for operational delivery and client satisfaction.

Be prepared to work away from home as required by project demands.

Technical Expertise

Provide specialist knowledge of storage tank cleaning operations.

Oversee tank cleaning, sludge removal, hydrocarbon recovery and waste management.

Understand manual and automated tank cleaning techniques.

Have knowledge of high-pressure water jetting, vacuum recovery and associated industrial cleaning equipment.

Advise on project methodology, equipment requirements and operational planning.

Ensure work is delivered in accordance with customer specifications and industry standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all operations comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.

Oversee RAMS, permit-to-work systems and confined space procedures.

Ensure appropriate gas monitoring, PPE and emergency arrangements are implemented.

Maintain high standards of site safety and operational compliance.

Promote a positive safety culture across the division.

Team Leadership & Recruitment

Provide leadership and direction to supervisors and site teams.

Establish appropriate working procedures and operational standards.

Identify training and competency requirements.

Build a reliable and professional workforce capable of delivering multiple projects.

Essential Experience & Requirements

Extensive experience within industrial storage tank cleaning.

Previous experience in a Superintendent, Operations Manager or senior supervisory role.

Strong technical knowledge of tank cleaning and associated industrial services.

An established network of industry contacts and potential customers.

Ability to bring new business opportunities and help secure contracts.

Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.

Strong understanding of confined space operations and industrial safety requirements.

Commercial awareness with an understanding of project costs and profitability.

Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Flexible to travel and work away from home.

Desirable

Existing relationships within the oil, gas, petrochemical and fuel storage industries.

Experience with major fuel terminals, refineries and tank storage operators.

NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications.

Confined Space Management qualifications.

High-pressure water jetting experience.

Waste management and environmental compliance knowledge.

Experience building or developing a new industrial services operation.

The Ideal Candidate

We are not simply looking for someone to manage a cleaning crew.

We want an entrepreneurial, commercially minded tank cleaning professional who understands the industry, knows the customers, has the contacts and can help us build a successful new division.

You will have the freedom and responsibility to develop the operation, generate new business, recruit your team and establish the company as a recognised provider of specialist storage tank cleaning services.

If you have the experience, customer relationships and ambition to build and lead a new division, we would like to hear from you.