Decoking Operatives
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cokebusters, is a specialist international energy services technologist, operating from Head Offices in Chester (UK) and Houston; we support some of the world’s biggest energy providers.
Now into our second decade, we’re implementing an ambitious 5-year strategic growth plan. This will innovate and expand all aspects of our machinery manufacturing, cleaning, inspection, consulting and client operations with teams on site around the globe, cleaning and inspecting pressure containing equipment & pipelines.
With our continued growth in mind we now have vacancies for Decoking Operatives with European language skills to join the team based out of our Chester (Hawarden) office.
The role includes workshop duties at our offices, where manufacturing and maintenance of our specialist pumping machines takes place, as well as team operations on site in oil refineries throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Our ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills & knowledge to operate the diesel engine driven pump machinery and experience of operating in heavy industrial settings with high regard for colleague & personal safety.
Additional language skills, either fluency in Spanish or Italian are essential, and the ability to drive HGVs in Europe is desirable.
Overseas travel is typically of short duration – 1-2 weeks at a time - and for approximately 25-35% of the working year - this requires a valid passport. Full training is provided along with a strong benefits package. Pay varies dependant on the volume of site work completed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Language:
- fluent Spanish or Italian (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Decoking Operatives roles across Cokebusters Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £42,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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