Mechanical Craftsperson - Birmingham

️💧🏥 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