Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson

Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson

Closing date: 17 February 2026

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.

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.

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.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to 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 successful candidate will work with the team to provide an efficient maintenance service carrying out work of a wide-ranging nature, with an aim to support a high quality, flexible, dynamic and experienced electrical team. This will be in the areas of Planned Preventative Electrical (PPM), remedial repairs, alterations, testing and installation of engineering services, equipment and fixtures maintained by the Estates Department.

You will work on a wide range of electrical services, equipment and services across all areas within the 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 electrical team.

Skilled in fault finding, often in circumstances where a limited amount of initial information is provided, the post holder will also ensure that the work they carry out is completed effectively to ensure that patients, staff and visitors are provided with a clean safe and pleasant environment suitable for the Trust and service provided.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the team ensuring that the Trust’s 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 electrical tradesperson to join our team based at the Royal Devon in Exeter with a salary of £24,937 – £26,598, with an additional long‑term retention and recruitment premia (RRP) of £1,900 pro‑rata per annum, there will also be the opportunity for overtime.

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

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Raul Popescu‑Paladuta, Senior Estates Officer on 01392 403178 or

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…