Maintenance Plumber

Job summary

Devon Partnership Trust have an exciting opportunity to work as a Plumber / Mechanical Fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties.

This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum amount of supervision.

There is an expectation for the appointed candidate to be self-motivated and able to manage their own workflow, as for the majority of the day you will be working on your own, although there will be a requirement to work with other trades from time to time.

A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.

This role is currently subject to Job Evaluation.

This role also includes a Recruitment and Retention Premium - for more details please contact the recruiting manager.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities for the role are to:

• Plan, organise and prioritise own workflow within a range agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• To be able to problem solve and diagnose faults to find a solution. Installation and or repair and maintenance of physical assets.
• Maintain and repair Trust property and equipment.
• To work under own initiative for the majority of the working day
• To be competent in all aspects of Plumbing and Mechanical works and to be able to work on your own or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and prioritising the workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Compliance with safe systems of work within relevant Health & Safety Regulations
• To establish and maintain good relationships and effective team working which will include supporting colleagues in order that the Estates Department is able to provide the full range of high quality estates services to both the Devon Partnership Trust and its client Trusts.
• Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own work and regularly undertake equipment testing. Participates is surveys and audits and undertakes acceptance and testing of new equipment.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

• Date posted: 11 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year + Recruitment and Retention Premium - Subject to Job Evaluation
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369-26-0220-4
• Job locations: Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Langdon Hospital, DAWLISH, Devon, EX7 0NR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

To work as a Plumber / Mechanical fitter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, carpentry and electrical services in healthcare properties. This will involve working in a wide range of healthcare and associated premises in both new and existing buildings. You will work flexibly, using your own initiative and with the minimum of supervision. For the majority of your day you will be working on your own although there will be a requirement to work with Installs, maintains, services and repairs a range of equipment used within their trade

Maintains equipment, fabric, utility services of Trust properties as per their trade other trades from time to time. A full driving licence is an essential requirement due to the geographical area covered.

The Estates Department is a multi-disciplinary department employing approximately 26 staff including a team of directly employed maintenance staff of various disciplines.