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Mechanical Craftsperson - Birmingham

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: a month

Job Description

️💧🏥 We’re Hiring: Mechanical Craftsperson 🏥💧⚙️

📍 Birmingham
💷 Competitive Salary & Benefits
🕒 Full-Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson to join a busy healthcare facilities team based in Birmingham.

🔧 This is an excellent opportunity for a technically qualified mechanical professional with experience in heating, ventilation, plumbing and water systems, ideally within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.

The role will primarily support mental health healthcare sites, with the potential to provide engineering support across other areas of the wider contract when required.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

🛠️ Carrying out a full range of Mechanical Craftsperson duties as required and directed by management.

💧 Maintaining and supporting water and mechanical systems within a healthcare environment.

🌡️ Undertaking water temperature monitoring and associated compliance activities.

🚿 Carrying out shower head cleaning and disinfection in accordance with required procedures.

🧪 Supporting TMV servicing, testing and maintenance.

🏗️ Undertaking tank visual inspections and identifying any issues requiring further action.

💨 Carrying out AHU servicing and maintenance as required.

🦠 Applying knowledge of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens to support safe and compliant water systems.

📋 Completing all required paperwork, maintenance records and documentation accurately, promptly and to the required standard.

🚨 Responding to maintenance requests and carrying out reasonable duties directed by the Technical Services Manager, Supervisor or Helpdesk.

🏥 Supporting the delivery of reliable mechanical services across a critical healthcare environment.

📊 Ensuring all works are completed in line with relevant KPIs, contractual requirements and service standards.

🚐 Driving a company vehicle when required to meet operational and service requirements.

☎️ Participating in an on-call rota to support out-of-hours service requirements.

🦺 Working safely at all times and following relevant Health & Safety, compliance and operational procedures.

👨‍🔧 What We’re Looking For:

🎓 NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Heating, Ventilation and Plumbing, or equivalent.

🔧 Practical experience working as a Mechanical Craftsperson, Mechanical Engineer, Plumber or Building Services Engineer.

💧 Knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical and water systems.

🦠 Awareness and understanding of Legionella, water hygiene and waterborne pathogens.

🌡️ Experience or training in temperature monitoring and water system maintenance.

🚿 Knowledge of TMVs, shower disinfection and water hygiene procedures.

💨 Experience with AHUs and ventilation systems would be beneficial.

📋 Good understanding of maintenance documentation, compliance records and associated paperwork.

🚗 A full driving licence and willingness to drive a company vehicle when required.

☎️ Flexibility and willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

🧠 Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

💬 Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors and other stakeholders.

🏥 Previous experience working within a healthcare, hospital, public sector or highly regulated environment would be advantageous.

⭐ Desirable:

✔️ Water Hygiene Training

✔️ Legionella awareness/training

✔️ TMV servicing and disinfection training

✔️ Previous experience working within a healthcare environment

✔️ Experience with AHUs and ventilation systems

✔️ Knowledge of healthcare water systems and associated compliance requirements

✔️ Experience working within a Facilities Management or Building Services environment

💼 What’s On Offer:

💷 Competitive Salary

🕒 37.5 Hours Per Week | Permanent Position

🏥 Opportunity to work within a critical healthcare environment

🌴 24 days annual leave + public holidays

🛡️ Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

🛍️ Employee discount shopping schemes across major brands and retailers

🏋️ Gym membership discounts

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme

🌴 Holiday Purchase Scheme

🤝 2 Corporate Social Responsibility days per year

🎓 Professional qualifications, training and personalised development support

🎁 Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

👥 Access to employee networks and communities

🧠 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

📈 Excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression

🔐 Important Requirements:

🛂 This position requires a DBS Standard check, and the successful candidate must be able to satisfy the requirements of the check.

🚗 A valid driving licence is required.

💧 Relevant Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training is required.

🎓 NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 Heating/Ventilation/Plumbing qualification is required.

⚙️ If you're an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson, Plumber or Building Services Engineer with a strong understanding of mechanical and water systems and you're looking for a permanent opportunity within a critical healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you

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