Job overview
Are you a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service?
We are looking for enthusiastic Facilities Operatives to join our dedicated Facilities Team, helping to create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
This role plays a vital part in supporting patient care and ensuring excellent standards of hygiene across our healthcare facilities.
There are various posts available including the following hours:-
Post 1 - 21 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm-7:00pm over 5 shifts per week
Post 2 - 19 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm - 7:00pm over 4 shifts per week and 11:30am - 7:00pm 1 shift per week
Post 3 - 15 hours per week to be worked 4.00pm - 7:00pm to be worked over 5 shifts per week
The above posts also include some weekend working
Post 4 - 30 hours per week to be worked 07:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
Post 4 - 15 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Monday to Friday
Main duties of the job
As a Facilities Operative, you will:
- Clean clinical and non-clinical areas to the highest standards.
- Maintain floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings and sanitary facilities.
- Collect and dispose of waste safely.
- Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
- Carry out specialist cleaning tasks when required.
- Work closely with patients, nursing teams and colleagues to provide an excellent service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac,
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
- Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
- Able to remain effective under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation
Abilities
Essential
- Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
- Mental - Able to work under pressure
- Mental - Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
- Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
- Working Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluids
Education & Training
Essential
- Basic general education
- Literate & Numerate
- Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post
Desirable
- BIFM/NVQ level 2
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment
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This advert is for Facilities Operative (Domestic) - County Hospital with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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