Job Description

Mechanical Craftsperson
Carbon60 is looking to recruit a Mechanical Craftsperson to work for 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
THE ROLE:
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.

Skills Required