Multi skilled trades person (Electrical)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a multi skilled trades person (Electrical) to provide efficient maintenance across PPM, repair, alteration, testing and installation of engineering services. The role requires an electrically biased engineer with experience in Air Handling Units and commercial heating systems.

Flexible hours and on-site work at Devon locations are expected. The post supports a high quality, patient-focused service within the Facilities Maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience with Air Handling Units and commercial heating systems.
• Willing to work flexible hours to meet service needs.
• Multi skilled, electrically biased engineer with general maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient maintenance across PPM, repair, alteration, testing and installation of engineering services and fixtures.
• Work at Devon locations as part of Facilities Maintenance Department.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs to support a high quality service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Work to the Trust's visions and values, ensuring safe, clean and pleasant environments.

Skills

Electrical bias

Air Handling Units

Fault finding

Maintenance experience

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Multi skilled trades person (Electrical)

The closing date is 24 November 2026

To provide an efficient maintenance service carrying out work of a wide-ranging nature, with an aim to support the provision of a high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service. This will be in the areas of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), repair, alteration, testing and installation of engineering services, equipment and fixtures maintained by the Facilities Maintenance Department.

Requiring a multi skilled, electrically biased engineer, who is willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service at locations in Devon. The successful applicant must have experience with Air Handling Units and commercial heating systems and pipework.

Will contribute to the development of the service ensuring that the Trusts Visions and Values are maintained at all times, focusing on engineering excellence, integrity and support for the wider team.

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

To provide an efficient maintenance service carrying out work of a wide-ranging nature, with an aim to support the provision of a high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service. This will be in the areas of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), repair, alteration, testing and installation of engineering services, equipment and fixtures maintained by the Facilities Maintenance Department.

Requiring a multi skilled, electrically biased engineer, who is willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service at locations in Devon

As part of the maintenance team, the post holder will support the provision of a high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service.

It is essential that the applicant has experience in Air Handling Units, Motors, Bearings and commercial/industrial heating systems.

Will work on a wide range of electrical equipment and services across all areas within the Trusts estate.

This will require the individual to possess a multi-skilled ability working safely but effectively outside their core skill as an electrically biased engineer.

Skilled fault finding is required, often in circumstances where a limited amount of initial information is provided, with an aim to support the provision of a high quality, flexible, proactive customer orientated service. The post holder will ensure that the work they carry out is done effectively to ensure that patients, staff and visitors are provided with a clean safe and pleasant environment suitable for the Trust and service provided.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 and on call rota

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Andrew Marsh, Operations and Maintenance Manager on 07788361706 / [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 will 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 and 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

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum pro rata + RRP £3,277

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-1491-14137

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust