Facilities Assistant
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Caithness General Hospital, Wick.
The successful candidate will be based at Caithness General Hospital. The role will be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.
To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.
Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.
To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications
This is a Fixed Term 30 hour post to December 2026, working a 2 week rota which will include weekend shifts.
We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.
Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal enquiries to: Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland, Tel: 01955 880479 or 07974 619346, email tina.russel1@nhs.scot. Patricia Murray, Facilities Team Lead Tel: 01955 880286 or 07483127554 or email patricia.murray2@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhsh.resourcing@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.