Mechanical Craftsperson - 5284211
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2GW |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH170752_1763717510 |
Summary
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.