Facilities Assistant (Cleaning & Catering)

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. In this role, support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff, and visitors. With a flexible approach, you’ll be responsible for a variety of cleaning tasks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills & Qualities: A positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards. Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks within a healthcare setting. Good communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, team leaders, and clinical/non-clinical staff.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on varied tasks within a healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with supervisors, team leaders, and clinical/non-clinical staff.
• Experience: Previous experience in a facilities, cleaning role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. Please include any relevant experience in your application to support the shortlisting process
• Previous experience in a facilities, cleaning role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Please include any relevant experience in your application to support the shortlisting process

“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

Cleaning Duties:

• Clean and sanitise surfaces, floors, glass, ledges, and all sanitary areas to NHS standards.
• Empty, clean, and replenish waste bins; follow appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Maintain and clean equipment, ensuring it is in safe and serviceable condition.
• Replace  consumables (paper towels, soap, toilet rolls) as needed to keep  areas well-stocked.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities:

• Wear the correct uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Attend departmental meetings, complete necessary paperwork, and support the Trust’s appraisal and personal development processes.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain high standards of personal and professional development.
• Adopt a flexible approach to cover any Trust site as required to meet service needs.

If you’re a dedicated individual who takes pride in their work and is eager to contribute to a healthcare setting, apply now to become a valued member of our Facilities team!

Please note that any fields left blank or incomplete on the application from we will not be able to score.