Facilities Assistant


Location
Wick, Scotland
Salary
£26,696 - £28,988
Profession
Facilities assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 262572
  • Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
  • Job closing date: 28/10/2026
  • Job Type: Support Services
  • Location: Caithness General Hospital
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Hours Per Week: 24
  • Job posted date: 15/10/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
  • Department: Facilities Services

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).

Facilities Assistant, 24 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

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.

Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

Informal Enquiries To: Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & SutherlandTel: 01955880479

Mobile: 07974619346

email tina.russel1@nhs.scot

Patricia Murray Team Lead Caithness General Hospital

Tel :019550880486

Mobile: 07483127554

email : patricia.murray2@nhs.scot

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