Mechanical Craftsperson

Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Craftsperson Mechanical
Reporting to: Lead Engineer
Location: CB2 0QQ
Type: Permanent / Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: 32073 - Band 5 (plus 5000 RRP pro rata)
Mode: On-site

Note: The client is seeking a candidate that has experience on large complex steam systems ideally in a hospital setting.
They will need to have hands-on experience and a good understanding of steam and condense systems.

This role is subject to a DBS check to be obtained by the candidate which must be successfully cleared prior to commencement.

About the Client

Our client is a large and highly regarded organization operating within a complex technical environment. The firm is recognized for delivering high standards of service and maintaining a strong commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
The client places great emphasis on teamwork professional standards and ensuring that staff are supported in their development. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism reliability and a commitment to maintaining safe working practices at all times.

Job Summary

The Specialist Craftsperson Mechanical will carry out complex and non-routine mechanical maintenance activities across the site.
The postholder will install maintain service and repair a wide range of mechanical plant and estates services equipment.
This role involves fault finding calibration condition surveys planned preventative maintenance (PPM) emergency repairs and technical support to colleagues and contractors.
The role includes participation in emergency recall outside normal rostered hours where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose fault-find and repair mechanical engineering plant and equipment.
• Install reassemble and commission new mechanical systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules and safety procedures.
• Maintain and repair systems such as heating systems boiler houses standby generators and associated plant equipment.
• Undertake condition surveys and inspection evaluations.
• Plan and support complex activities such as service shutdowns and interruptions.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Complete all job documentation worksheets PPM records and maintenance system updates accurately.
• Liaise with engineering supervisors and request goods/services where necessary.
• Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors where required.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members.
• Work independently or as part of a team across the site.
• Respond to emergency situations including recall outside standard working hours.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Post-apprenticeship experience within a mechanical maintenance environment.
• Experience working in an industrial or complex plant setting.
• Experience in mechanical services systems maintenance.
• Ability to assess workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience fault-finding and resolving issues in situ.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Boiler house or large plant experience.
• Experience working with control systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC HNC / HND Approved Apprenticeship City & Guilds NVQ Level III Technicians Certificate or equivalent in a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Competency and understanding of pressure systems.

Desirable

• Qualification and experience in control systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical services systems.
• Knowledge of standby power systems UPS IPS and generator systems (desirable).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in using specialist tools and testing equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work both independently and within a team.
• IT literacy for maintenance management systems and data input.

Health & Safety

This role involves working in environments that may include:

• Working at heights
• Working in confined spaces
• Manual handling of heavy equipment
• Exposure to chemicals gases and other industrial conditions
• Working in hot and cold environments
• Working with electrical and mechanical systems

The postholder must comply with all health and safety policies and statutory regulations at all times.

Training Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory training within three months of appointment including:

• Safe use of ladders and steps
• Manual handling
• Radio communication systems
• Customer service and diversity awareness

Additional specialist training (e.g. confined spaces working at height pressure systems) will also be required where applicable.

Working Hours & Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week
• Participation in rota and emergency recall system
• Competitive salary with Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement in line with service
• Ongoing training and professional development
  
  

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This means that everyone is treated solely on the basis of competence and merit regardless of age gender marital status sexuality ethnicity racial religious or disability considerations and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.