Mechanical Craftsperson - 5284211

Carbon60; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson for a contract position based in Birmingham. The role involves conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on various mechanical systems in a healthcare setting. Applicants should have a City & Guilds Mechanical qualification and relevant experience in building services maintenance. The position requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work safely in clinical environments, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with mechanical systems maintenance.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair faults.
• Familiarity with HTMs and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, testing, fault-finding and repairs.
• Maintain/repair mechanical plant and machinery.
• Operate MEWPs and work safely in clinical areas.

Skills

AHUs

FCUs

Boilers

Calorifiers

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical qualification

Completed mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

CAFM systems

MEWP/tower scaffold

Job description

Mechanical Craftsperson

Carbon60 is looking to recruit a Mechanical Craftsperson to work for a client based in B15.

ROLE: Mechanical Craftsperson

PAY RATE: £14.36 - £16.92 per hour Umbrella

JOB TYPE: Contract - 4 Months

LOCATION: Birmingham (B15)

HOURS: 37.5 Hours / Week - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Main duties & responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, testing, fault-finding and reactive repairs across the QEH estate.
• Maintain/repair AHUs, FCUs, boilers, calorifiers, pumps and general mechanical plant.
• Diagnose faults, complete repairs independently and report issues to the Mechanical Team Leader.
• Work across Acute Hospital, Mental Health Unit and Retained Estate as required.
• Complete all tasks through CAFM systems (e.g., Maximo) and ensure accurate job records.
• Adhere to HTM guidance, H&S, CDM regulations and clients KPIs at all times.
• Work from drawings/specifications and prepare materials lists when needed.
• Operate MEWPs, ladders, tower scaffolds after training; work safely in clinical areas (ITU, A&E, theatres, mortuary).
• Support continuous improvement, safe working environments and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate in training to gain AP/CP competencies (e.g., medical gas, pressure systems, ventilation).

Essential skills / experience / qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical qualification (or equivalent).
• Completed mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.
• Strong experience with AHUs, FCUs, boilers, calorifiers and plantroom systems.
• Background in estates/building services maintenance (healthcare/PFI experience desirable).
• Ability to independently diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Familiarity with HTMs, H&S legislation, safe systems of work and CAFM tools.
• Able to use access equipment (MEWP/tower scaffold) after training.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in sensitive hospital environments.
• Physically capable of carrying out mechanical maintenance tasks.

Application by CV or call Vatsal Chandpa at Carbon60 on 0158 234 8231.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.