Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Carpenter / Building Operative

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Carpenter / Building Operative to join our Estates team at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the maintenance of building, mechanical and electrical services across a range of healthcare premises. This includes working in both new and existing buildings within the Trust and its client organisations.

This role requires a high level of flexibility, confidence and the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. For the majority of the working day you will operate independently, managing your own workload and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. You will also be required to work collaboratively with other trades on occasion to support wider estates activities.

Given the geographical area covered by the Estates team, a full UK driving licence is essential.

What Were Looking For

A qualified Carpenter or Building Operative with relevant experience in building maintenance.
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage your own diary and workload.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance and repair tasks.
Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively when required.
Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety standards.
Full UK driving licence (essential).

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Plan, organise and prioritise your own workflow within parameters agreed with the Maintenance Supervisor.
Problem-solve and diagnose faults, determining appropriate solutions and carrying out installation, repair and maintenance of physical assets.
Maintain and repair Trust property, buildings, fixtures, fittings and associated equipment.
Work under your own initiative for the majority of the working day, ensuring tasks are carried out safely and effectively.
Demonstrate competency in all aspects of carpentry, working independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team as required.
Plan and prioritise workload in conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor to support service needs.
Ensure compliance with safe systems of work and relevant Health & Safety Regulations at all times.
Establish and maintain good working relationships, contributing to effective team working and supporting colleagues to ensure a high-quality estates service is provided across Devon Partnership NHS Trust and its client Trusts.
Undertake surveys or audits relevant to your work, including the routine testing of equipment. Participate in wider surveys and audits, and support the acceptance and testing of new equipment where required.

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.

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0827-1

Job locations

Estates Department - Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

To work as a carpenter as part of a team in the maintenance of building, mechanical 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Thorough trade knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out a comprehensive range of practical duties
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team and with the minimum of supervision
Tact and diplomacy as required
Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands.
Ability to deal with difficult situations.
Good problem solving skills.
Occasional/ frequent moderate physical effort for several long periods/ occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods
Highly developed physical skills with accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools and materials
Heavy repairs; moves equipment/ lifts manhole covers

Desirable

Knowledge of trades beyond own discipline
Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Practical, theoretical and relevant statutory experience relevant to carpentry work.

Desirable

Experience of working within healthcare properties.
Experience in an Estates related environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through relevant trade apprenticeship such as City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in carpentry plus relevant or equivalent experience

Desirable

Woking in confined space / Working at heights / Asbestos awareness

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Thorough trade knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out a comprehensive range of practical duties
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team and with the minimum of supervision
Tact and diplomacy as required
Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands.
Ability to deal with difficult situations.
Good problem solving skills.
Occasional/ frequent moderate physical effort for several long periods/ occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for short periods
Highly developed physical skills with accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools and materials
Heavy repairs; moves equipment/ lifts manhole covers

Desirable

Knowledge of trades beyond own discipline
Basic IT skills

Experience

Essential

Practical, theoretical and relevant statutory experience relevant to carpentry work.

Desirable

Experience of working within healthcare properties.
Experience in an Estates related environment.

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through relevant trade apprenticeship such as City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in carpentry plus relevant or equivalent experience

Desirable

Woking in confined space / Working at heights / Asbestos awareness

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.