We are currently recruiting 3 Mechanical Craftsperson (Water) engineers to support maintenance operations across a large hospital estate in Birmingham.
These roles will focus on water system maintenance, compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across hospital facilities. You will work as part of the estates maintenance team ensuring critical building services remain safe, compliant and operational.
The role will mainly be based within the acute hospital site, with occasional work across retained estate and mental health units if required.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on water systems
- Legionella control tasks including:
- Temperature monitoring
- Shower head cleaning and disinfection
- TMV servicing
- Buffer vessel blowdowns
- Maintenance and testing of domestic water systems
- Respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance tasks
- Maintain plant records, logbooks and compliance documentation
- Work from technical drawings and maintenance instructions
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with regulations
- Update maintenance records using Maximo or similar CAFM system
Requirements
- NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing, Heating or Ventilation
- Experience working with water systems in commercial or healthcare environments
- Knowledge of ACoP L8 and HTM04-01 regulations
- Understanding of Legionella control and water hygiene procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
Previous hospital or healthcare maintenance experience is desirable but not essential.
Working Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Day shift role
Apply
If you have experience in water hygiene, plumbing or mechanical building services maintenance and are looking for a role within a hospital facilities maintenance environment, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV.
If you want, I can also make:
- a shorter Indeed version that attracts more applicants,
- a Facebook / trade group post, or
- screening questions to filter the right candidates (which helps massively when recruiting water hygiene engineers).
maybe call it plumber
Good idea — “Plumber” will attract far more candidates on Indeed than “Mechanical Craftsperson (Water)”, especially for FM and water hygiene roles. Here’s the reworked advert:
Plumber (Water Systems / Maintenance) – x3 Roles
Birmingham – Hospital Estate
Monday–Friday | 08:00 – 16:00
Facilities Maintenance | Healthcare
We are currently recruiting 3 Plumbers to support maintenance operations across a large hospital estate in Birmingham.
This role focuses on water system maintenance and compliance tasks within a hospital environment, ensuring systems remain safe and fully operational.
The Role
Working as part of the estates maintenance team, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on water systems across the hospital site.
The role will mainly be based within the acute hospital, with occasional work across other healthcare buildings on the estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on water systems
- Legionella control tasks including:
- Temperature monitoring
- Shower head cleaning and disinfection
- TMV servicing
- Buffer vessel blowdowns
- Maintenance of domestic hot and cold water systems
- Responding to reactive plumbing repairs
- Maintaining plant records and compliance logbooks
- Updating work records through the site maintenance system
- Working safely in line with health & safety procedures
Requirements
- NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing / Heating / Ventilation
- Experience working with water systems or plumbing maintenance
- Knowledge of Legionella control (ACoP L8 / HTM04-01) desirable
- Ability to work independently and within a maintenance team
Previous hospital or facilities maintenance experience is desirable but not essential.
INDTEMP
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: £18.46-£20.46 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
