Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Good knowledge of cleaning procedures.
- Knowledge
Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Experience
Minimum of 1 year Previous experience working in a domestic/maintenance services role within a Hospital/NHS environment.
- Personal Qualities
Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Personal Qualities
Good attention to detail (e.g. for checking compliance, tool and equipment list etc.).
- Personal Qualities
Able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
- Personal Qualities
Able to prioritise tasks and knowing when to escalate issues
- Personal Qualities
Flexible team worker
- Qualifications and Training
Good general education: reading, writing and basic numeracy skills.
- Qualifications and Training
Demonstrable knowledge of cleaning & CoSHH procedures
- Qualifications and Training
Understanding of basic maintenance tasks (e.g. changing bulbs, batteries etc.).
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Understanding of PLACE audit process
- Knowledge
Understanding of the correct application of manual handling techniques and working at heights.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the quality aspects of service procedure and audits.
- Knowledge
Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
- Experience
Experience working in a secure environment.
- Experience
Experience escorting contractors and staff.
- Personal Qualities
Willing to develop skills
- Qualifications and Training
First Aid
- Qualifications and Training
NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in General Cleaning.
- Qualifications and Training
NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in customer service.
Job overview
A great opportunity has arisen for a Building Operative within our Capital Estates and & Facilities Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.
To work a 37.5hour week, on a 4 days on 2 days off shift pattern working early and late shifts, either early 0800-1630 or late 0930-1800.
The post holder will be responsible to ensure that they provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary domestic, portering and maintenance support service. Responsible for ensuring clean, safe and a comfortable environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors at all times.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Building Operative to become part of a large team providing an excellent service to our patients and staff.
The Trust offer great benefits ranging from an excellent pension scheme, flexible working and up to 33 days’ annual leave.
We positively welcome applications from people with a lived experience of either mental health conditions or learning disabilities and people who represent diverse communities
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Building Operatives with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £30,142 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.
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