Tank & Hold Cleaning Technical Expert

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Location: Rotterdam, Hamburg, Lysaker, Piraeus, Dartford Type: Full-time, Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Tank & Hold Cleaning Expert to strengthen our in-house competence and support our continued growth within the tanker segment. This is a predominantly shore-based, advisory and customer-facing role, combining deep technical expertise with a commercial mindset.

The role will act as a key technical authority for advanced tank and hold cleaning, supporting both customers directly and our internal commercial teams. The position is designed for a former seagoing professional who is ready to transition into a land-based consultancy role while remaining closely connected to operations and customers.

WSS operates in more than 70 countries through 50+ legal entities, delivering essential marine products and services to vessels worldwide. Our customers count on us to deliver wherever their ships sail — powered by a truly global supply network. With innovation, quality, and teamwork at our core, we’re shaping the future of the maritime industry.

• Provide technical expertise and consultancy on advanced tank and hold cleaning, primarily within the tanker market
• Support commercial and business development teams by contributing technical insight during customer engagements, tenders, and solution design
• Act as a trusted technical representative towards customers, including remote advisory and cleaning consultancy
• Strengthen our in-house competence to enable deeper penetration of the tanker segment
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to translate operational knowledge into commercially viable solutions
• Represent the company with credibility and authority during customer discussions, audits, and technical evaluations

• Former chief engineer or captain with substantial experience onboard tankers
• Proven hands‑on experience with tank cleaning, preferably within chemical or product tankers
• Advanced understanding of tank and hold cleaning methodologies, standards, and operational constraints
• Commercially oriented, customer‑focused, and solution‑driven
• Confident communicator able to work directly with customers and internal teams
• Previous experience in a consultative, advisory, or cargo‑related role is highly desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support sales‑oriented discussions
• Comfortable operating as a land‑based expert while maintaining operational credibility
• Fluent English

• A dynamic, international work environment with a strong team culture
• Professional growth through career development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive benefits include:
  • Generous annual leave
  • Competitive compensation package
  • WSS bonus scheme
  • Pension and insurance packages

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Apply through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Don’t forget to include your CV and a short motivational letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit.

Final date to receive applications: 31.01.2026
Contact: Olivia Tye-Reeve, Senior Recruitment Specialist: ol