Job details
- Job reference: 258540
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 20/09/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Belford Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 15
- Job posted date: 02/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Facilities
We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Belford Hospital. This post will be based in Belford Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
You 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 Mon-Fri (1800-2100) and to cover weekends 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.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.
Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Informal enquiries to: Jacqueline Green, Facilities Support Manager, Belford Hospital email: Jacqueline.green4@nhs.scot or tel: 01397 702481.
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) for this role.
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This advert is for Facilities Assistant with NHS Highland in Fort William, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Facilities assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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