# Facilities Assistant - Cleaning > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-cleaning/5184bd81-bb27-4b6f-b9d8-36c5c494d459 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-assistant-cleaning/5184bd81-bb27-4b6f-b9d8-36c5c494d459.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Torquay - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £24,465 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday - Friday 17:00-20:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T11:22:01.495Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Torquay/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Support_Services_Cleaning/Support_Services_Cleaning-v8011148 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011148?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Our Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations. Our Facilities Assistant will be required to complete cleaning training in  line with the National Cleaning Standards. They will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules. They should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public ### Main duties of the job Ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners) Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour coded liners according to the Trust’s Waste Policy, secure and dispose of  waste bags Replenishing supplies – toilet rolls, soap etc Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour Respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening  attentively and respecting others in conversations  Promote an effective team ethos Provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our  customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to  achieve common goals and objectives ## Job Details Our Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations. Our Facilities Assistant will be required to complete cleaning training in line with the National Cleaning Standards. They will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules. They should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public ## Job Description Ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners) Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour coded liners according to the Trust’s Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags Replenishing supplies – toilet rolls, soap etc Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures ## Responsibilities Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour Respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations Promote an effective team ethos Provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives ## Person Specification ### Application questions **Essential** - Previous cleaning experience - Numerate and literate skills **Desirable** - Previous cleaning experience within healthcare environment ## Documents - [facilities assistant - cleaning (pdf, 408.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296735) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.