Mechanical Cleaner

Mechanical Cleaner Workshop / Site Based £28,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) We are proud to be representing a specialist engineering contractor operating within the UK water and wastewater industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a reliable and hardworking Mechanical Cleaner to join their team, supporting municipal wastewater treatment sites across the UK. Benefits: Competitive salary Company pension scheme Overtime opportunities Full training provided Career development opportunities PPE and equipment supplied Opportunity to work on a variety of wastewater treatment sitesThe position of Mechanical Cleaner offers a practical, hands-on role within a growing sector. You will play a key part in maintaining pile cloth filtration systems that support wastewater treatment processes and help sites achieve environmental compliance standards. This role would suit someone with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and an interest in mechanical maintenance. Requirements for the Role: Practical experience in mechanical, maintenance, cleaning, or industrial environments Good attention to detail and ability to identify equipment faults or defects Ability to work safely and follow site procedures Strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions Comfortable undertaking manual handling activities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence preferredDesirable: Experience within wastewater treatment works or the water industry Knowledge of tertiary treatment systems such as pile cloth filters, disc filters, or sand filters Basic mechanical maintenance skills Confined Space Training CSCS Card (Green minimum) Safety PassportDuties and Responsibilities: Clean pile cloth filtration units using manual and mechanical cleaning methods Remove rags, sludge, screenings, and debris that may impact filtration performance Inspect filter cloths and panels for wear, damage, fouling, and reduced flow Replace damaged filter cloths and panels in accordance with site procedures Carry out routine checks on filter rotation systems, wash cycles, and backwash performance Assist with the setup, shutdown, and monitoring of filtration equipment Identify and report flow restrictions, excessive headloss, or abnormal equipment performance Maintain accurate records of inspections, cleaning activities, and repairs Operate cleaning equipment, wash-down systems, lifting equipment, and hand tools safely Handle and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH requirements Maintain high standards of housekeeping within operational areas Dispose of waste materials responsibly and in line with environmental regulationsInterested in this or other opportunities within the Water & Wastewater sector? Please get in touch for further information. This is a permanent position