Mechanical Craftsperson - 5284211

Carbon 60; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson for a 4-month contract in Birmingham. The role involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs across various facilities. Candidates should have relevant mechanical qualifications and strong experience in maintaining plant systems, with good communication skills and the ability to work safely in sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience maintaining and repairing AHUs, FCUs, boilers, and plantroom systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose issues and complete repairs.
• Familiarity with HTMs and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM, testing, fault-finding, and reactive repairs.
• Maintain and repair general mechanical plant.
• Operate MEWPs, ladders and work safely in clinical areas.

Skills

Strong experience with AHUs, FCUs

Ability to independently diagnose mechanical faults

Good communication skills

Physically capable of carrying out mechanical maintenance tasks

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical qualification (or equivalent)

Completed mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical training

Tools

CAFM tools (e.g., Maximo)

Access equipment (MEWP/tower scaffold)

Job description

Mechanical Craftsperson

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

Role

Pay rate: £14.36 – £16.92 per hour Umbrella

Job type: Contract – 4 months

Location: Birmingham, B15

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

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 client 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: Submit a CV or call Vatsal Chandpa at Carbon60 (phone number removed).

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