Mechanical Operative

Tank Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tank Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Operative to support wastewater treatment projects in South Yorkshire. You will clean and maintain filtration systems, carry out mechanical repairs, use hand and power tools, and assist with pumps, motors and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical experience, a good understanding of pumps and filtration systems, and training in Water Hygiene, Confined Space, Working at Heights and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience in wastewater or related industries.
• Good understanding of pumps, motors and filtration systems.
• Training in water hygiene and basic safety practices.
• CSCS or equivalent site certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining wastewater filtration systems.
• Carrying out mechanical repairs and remedial works as required.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assisting with installation, maintenance and servicing of pumps, motors and associated equipment.
• Identifying mechanical faults and supporting fault-finding activities.
• Working safely on active industrial and wastewater sites.
• Completing basic site documentation and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Pumps & motors

Tools handling

Fault finding

Site safety

Education

EUSR Water Hygiene

Confined Space training

Working at Heights training

First Aid certification

CSCS or site certification

Job description

Mechanical Operative

Location: South Yorkshire

Contract: 3-6 months

IR35: Inside IR35

We are currently looking for experienced Mechanical Operatives to support wastewater treatment and filtration projects across South Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining wastewater filtration systems.


• Carrying out mechanical repairs and remedial works as required.


• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.


• Assisting with installation, maintenance and servicing of pumps, motors and associated equipment.


• Identifying mechanical faults and supporting fault-finding activities.


• Working safely on active industrial and wastewater sites.


• Completing basic site documentation and maintenance records.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on mechanical experience, ideally within wastewater, water treatment, industrial or process environments.


• Good mechanical understanding and confidence using tools.


• Experience working with pumps, motors, filtration systems or similar equipment.


• EUSR Water Hygiene.


• Confined Space training.


• Working at Heights training.


• First Aid certification.


• CSCS or relevant site certification would be advantageous