Job details
- Job reference: 257441
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 02/09/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Caithness General Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 25
- Job posted date: 20/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Caithness General Hospital
Facilities Assistant, 25 Hours Post Based at Caithness General Hospital Wick
We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Assistants to join our team in Caithness General Hospital. This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
The successful candidates 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
Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland
Tel: 01955880479 or 07974619346 or email tina.russel1@nhs.scot
Patricia Murray Team Lead Tel 01955880486 or 07483127554, email
This is a Part time post to be available to work a two week rota including weekend if required. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package. 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.
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This advert is for Facilities Assistant with NHS Highland in Caithness General Hospital, GB. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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