Job Description
Mechanical Craftsperson / Plumber
Location: Birmingham
Pay: 18.46 - 20.51 per hour PAYE DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temp to Perm
Duration: Until Sunday 14th February 2027
Fusion People are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson / Plumber to support our esteemed client within a busy healthcare estate in Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled plumbing professional with strong experience in water systems maintenance, testing, planned preventative maintenance and compliance work. The successful candidate will mainly be based at an acute hospital site, with potential duties across additional healthcare estate locations when required.
Key Duties:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, testing and breakdown maintenance on water systems
Completing temperature monitoring, shower head cleaning and disinfection
TMV checks, servicing and maintenance
Tap removal and installation
Buffer vessel blowdowns
Supporting water hygiene and Legionella control activities
Carrying out assessments and planning of works
Ensuring infection control compliance at all times
Safe isolation of systems where required
Working from drawings, specifications and instructions without supervision
Maintaining accurate records, logbooks and compliance documentation
Using Maximo or similar systems to record work activity
Responding to emergency maintenance requirements when needed
Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety, statutory regulations and site procedures
Requirements:
NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Heating, Ventilation, Plumbing or equivalent
Strong experience working on commercial or healthcare water systems
Good understanding of ACoP L8 and HTM 04-01
Legionella, TMV and disinfection awareness/training
EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate - essential
Previous healthcare environment experience would be highly desirable
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team
Strong attention to detail with compliance and record keeping
PPE Required:
Hi-vis
Gloves
Safety boots
This role would suit an experienced plumber, maintenance plumber, water hygiene technician or mechanical craftsperson who has worked within hospitals, healthcare estates, facilities management or large commercial environments.
Please apply to the role via the job board and I will get back to you shortly once I got your CV.
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