Mechanical Craftsperson

Location: Selly Oak

Mechanical Craftsperson - Selly Oak

Hours:

Monday to Friday | Shift pattern between 08:00-16:00 or 11:00-19:00

Payrate: £16.38 - £19.30 p/h inc. hol. pay

The Role

PPM Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a leading Facilities Management provider to recruit an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson Contract in Birmingham.

This is a key role within a busy healthcare environment, responsible for delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance across a large NHS estate. The position is primarily based at the Acute Hospital, with additional support required at the Mental Health Unit and retained estate when needed.

You'll be working to strict HTM standards, contractual KPIs, and Health & Safety regulations to ensure the estate remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out PPM, testing, fault finding and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and systems
Work on equipment including AHUs, FCUs, boilers, calorifiers, plantroom equipment and associated services
Ensure all works are completed in line with HTMs, statutory regulations, CDM and site procedures
Accurately record all works via CAFM systems (Maximo or similar)
Diagnose faults and carry out unsupervised repairs, escalating issues where required
Support Mechanical Team Leader and wider engineering teams with technical knowledge
Maintain workshops and work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition
Work across sensitive hospital environments including ITU, A&E, theatres and mortuary areas (following Trust procedures)
Use PDA/radio for job allocation and communication
Assist with materials lists for remedial works
Participate in appraisals and ongoing training
Work towards AP/CP duties and additional competencies (medical gas, pressure systems, water, ventilation)

Requirements

City & Guilds (or equivalent) Mechanical qualification
Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent training
Strong working knowledge of mechanical building services plant
Previous experience within healthcare or healthcare PFI environments (highly desirable)
Understanding of HTMs, Health & Safety and compliance-led maintenance
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Flexible approach to working hours and duties
Willingness to learn new techniques and undertake further training

Why Apply?

Stable, long-term role within a major NHS estate
Exposure to complex mechanical systems and specialist healthcare environments
Strong focus on training, development and progression (AP/CP routes)
Join a professional estates team with clear processes and support

To Apply, please send your CV