Mechanical Engineer

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to assist in maintaining mechanical services. The role involves fault finding, testing, and ensuring compliance with good practice guides. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in a mechanical discipline and be proficient in installation and maintenance tasks. This position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 with additional benefits and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

27–33 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease schemes

National discount services

Qualifications

• Fully skilled and qualified mechanical tradesperson.
• Apprentice trained or relevant mechanical qualifications.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a responsive and effective estates service.
• Manage maintenance of mechanical services and plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operational maintenance manuals and statutory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fault finding

Installation and maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in a mechanical discipline

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

The closing date is 10 December 2025

To be responsible for assisting in the provision of a quality, efficient, responsive, flexible & effective estates service to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust working as part of the Estates Department Team.

Routine fault finding, testing, manufacturing, replacing, isolation, modifying, inspecting, improving, installing, maintaining and repairing of all mechanical services, plant and equipment in compliance with all good practice guides, operational maintenance manuals and statutory requirements. Be proactive with regard to all forms of maintenance, good site husbandry and security. Working to specifications and drawings, responsible for ensuring completion minimising waste within set dates and times.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen to join our well-established, dynamic and experienced mechanical team in providing an effective and efficient maintenance package of our wide-ranging building services, including planned and reactive maintenance, alterations and installation of engineering services, equipment and fixtures maintained by our Estates Department.

You will work on a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across all areas within the Trusts estate. This will require the individual to possess a fully skilled, self-motivated and proactive ability working safely but effectively as a valued member of the mechanical team.

You should be apprentice trained or hold a level 3 related qualification in a suitable mechanical discipline and have a good demonstratable knowledge within this field and be someone that takes pride in their work.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the team ensuring that the Trusts Visions and Values are maintained at all times, focusing on engineering excellence, integrity and support for the wider Estates team.

We are looking for a fully skilled and qualified mechanical tradesperson to join our team based at the Royal Devon in Exeter with a salary of £27,485 - £30,162, with an additional long-term retention and recruitment premia (RRP) of £3277 pro-rata per annum, there will also be the opportunity for overtime and callout payments.

Working Pattern: 0800-1600 5 day working week

Interview Date: To Be confirmed

For further information please contact: David Harris, Estate Officer MechanicalSystems on07795318312 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year+ £3,277 RRP Per Annum Pro-Rata