# Facilities Environmental Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-environmental-assistant/78a738dd-f6cd-43d7-9423-072d2154d3ab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/facilities-environmental-assistant/78a738dd-f6cd-43d7-9423-072d2154d3ab.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bushey Fields Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 20 hours per week (Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 - 15:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-16T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T08:22:02.305Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Midlands/Dudley/Black_Country_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Facilities/Facilities-v8313201 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8313201?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of site services. This multi-skilled position provides flexible cover across catering, housekeeping, and portering functions, ensuring continuity and high standards in service delivery. The role is designed to respond to operational gaps, reduce reliance on bank staff, and maintain efficiency in meeting the growing demands of the facilities service. The FEA contributes directly to creating a safe, clean, and well-managed environment for patients, staff, and visitors. ### Main duties of the job The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) is responsible for providing flexible support across catering, housekeeping, and portering services. Key duties include assisting with meal preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas, and supporting the movement of equipment and supplies as required. The role ensures continuity of essential services, covers operational gaps, and upholds high standards to meet the demands of the facilities team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Facilities Environmental Assistant (FEA) is responsible for supporting the delivery of essential services across catering, housekeeping, and portering. This includes assisting with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control, and ensuring timely movement of equipment, supplies, and waste. The role requires flexibility to cover gaps in service, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a well-managed environment for patients, staff, and visitors. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Communication **Essential** - The ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders. This involves being able to convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and being able to listen actively and respond appropriately. **Desirable** - Providing flexible, multi-skilled support across catering, housekeeping, and portering services to maintain operational continuity and high standards. ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Food Level 2 or Food Awareness **Desirable** - Knowledge of Allergens ### Knoweledge and qualification **Essential** - Food Level 2 - Allergen Awareness **Desirable** - Cleaning Techniques - Understanding of Health & Safety ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 577.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10633904) - [ps (pdf, 556.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10633905) - [bchft anti racist declaration (pdf, 222.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2381) ## 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.