Mechanical Craftsperson

nhs trust; Ridgacre; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee referral rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Mental wellbeing app

Job summary

NHS Trust based in Birmingham seeks an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson with strong plumbing/heating knowledge and healthcare water system experience. You will perform diagnostics, repairs, TMV/AHU servicing and water hygiene tasks while supporting KPI-driven contracts.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ 2/3 in Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation and a current driving licence; on-call duties are required. Training opportunities and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation (NVQ 2/3)
• Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training
• Water hygiene training (Desirable)
• Valid driving licence

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties to maintain all services to the NHS Trust with accurate paperwork
• Perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as directed
• Comply with KPI's and contract requirements
• Possess knowledge of water/mechanical systems in healthcare and maintenance/testing
• Maintain Legionella and water pathogen awareness
• Conduct temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning, TMV/AHU servicing
• Drive the company vehicle as required
• Participate in the on-call rota

Skills

Mechanical crafts

Water systems

Legionella awareness

TMV servicing

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation

Healthcare experience (advantage)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

The responsibilities will mainly be at the Mental Health Sites of Barberry, Oleaster & Zinnia, however this could extend to other areas on the contract if requested by Senior Management

Responsibilities

• Undertake any reasonable duties directed by TSM/Supervisor/Helpdesk to maintain all services to the NHS Trust, and ensure that all associated paperwork is completed in a satisfactory, accurate and prompt manner
• Perform the complete range of Mechanical Craftsperson tasks as required or directed by management
• Carry out all works in compliance with KPI's and contract
• Have a knowledge of water / mechanical systems within a healthcare environment and maintenance / testing activities
• Have a knowledge of Legionella and other water pathogens
• Undertake temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and disinfection, Tank visual inspections, TMV servicing, AHU servicing, to name a few
• Drive the company vehicle as required to meet the needs of the service
• Participate in the on-call rota

Requirements

Mechanical Craftsperson needed for a well-known, large Facilities Management organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Mechanical Craftsperson that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of Mechanical crafts in diagnostics, repair of mechanical systems, water systems, legionella, TMV and AHU Servicing.

Qualifications and experience

• The successful candidate would have a relevant qualification - i.e. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Plumbing or Heating and Ventilation etc. - and have an interest in Mechanical Crafts. If you have commercial experience in healthcare that would be a plus!, NVQ Level 2 or 3 equivalent qualification relevant to Plumbing
• Legionella/TMV/Disinfection awareness and training
• Water hygiene training (Desirable)
• Valid driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum
• 24 days' annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers, Gym membership discounts
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app