Mechanical Operative

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…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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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

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