Maintenance Assistant

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Provide an efficient maintenance service carrying out day to day semi‑skilled work in the planned preventative maintenance and repair of the equipment and fixtures maintained by the Facilities Department.

As part of the maintenance team, the post holder will 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 so that patients, staff and visitors are provided with a clean, safe and pleasant environment suitable for the Trust and the service it delivers.

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 stay healthy when they need it most.

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 over 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 people’s 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.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Maintenance Assistant role is critical within the estates and facilities team in supporting the Trust with its assurance and compliance. Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

The post holder in all cases must comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, which include Legionella, asbestos and Permit‑to‑Work policies and procedures, for example, in a professional manner.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 08:00‑16:00

Interview Date: to be confirmed

For further information please contact: Andrew Marsh, Operations and Maintenance Manager, ,

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026‑7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025‑6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers).

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 the 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
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