Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, the position offers opportunities for overtime and callouts. The Trust emphasises a culture of inclusivity and is dedicated to supporting staff development and well-being, with a range of benefits including generous annual leave, occupational health services, and various financial discounts.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the team ensuring that the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust\'s Visions and Values are maintained at all times, focusing on engineering excellence, integrity and support for the wider Estates team.
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
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
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 Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's 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.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. There will also be the opportunity for overtime and callouts.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: David Harris, Estates Officer on or Sean Miller, Senior Estates Officer on
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.
Benefits
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 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.
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