Mechanical Cleaner, Bedford

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 sites

The 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 preferred

Desirable:

• 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 Passport

Duties 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 regulations

Interested in this or other opportunities within the Water & Wastewater sector? Please get in touch for further information.

This is a permanent position.