Band 2 Facilities Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a part-time role at Loughborough Community Hospital. You will be responsible for preparing meals, providing cleaning services, and transporting items within the hospital. The position requires teamwork and a commitment to NHS cleanliness standards. This role offers competitive pay, paid training, a pension scheme, and additional benefits including 27 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhanced pay

Free car parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants must bring photo ID, evidence of right to work, and proof of address.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level.
• Provide cleaning and domestic services to meet NHS cleanliness standards.
• Transportation of linen and waste in hospital environments.

Skills

Patient-focused cleaning

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Secure and rewarding part‑time role at Loughborough Community Hospital within the Estates and Facilities Directorate of Leicester Partnership NHS Trust.

This position is a Facilities Assistant working an average of 14.875 hours per week on a 2‑week rota from 3 pm to 7:15 pm, with alternate weekends allowed.

Applicants must bring photo ID, evidence of right to work and proof of address to the interview.

Duties

• Preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level on a daily basis.
• Provide patient‑focused cleaning and domestic service, including washing linen, to meet NHS cleanliness standards in designated patient and non‑patient areas.
• Provide portering services: transportation of linen cages, waste bins and carts in and around hospital environments, and patient moves between reception and departments.
• Rotate between responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay.
• Free car parking.
• Paid induction and training.
• Pension scheme.
• 27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance.
• Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.

Contact

Facilities Coordinator or Supervisor, 01509 564227.

About Us

Leicester Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out‑in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. LPT aims to develop a workforce that reflects its community and actively implements equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.