Band 2 Facilities Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a Facilities Assistant to deliver patient-focused services, including cleaning and catering. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Join a committed team dedicated to high standards of care.

Benefits

Competitive salary with unsocial hours pay

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance

Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing cleaning and domestic services.
• Ability to work flexible hours and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and regenerating patient meals daily.
• Providing cleaning services to meet NHS standards.
• Transporting items within hospital environments.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Cleaning

Portering

Catering

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role? Would you love a job that provides a sense of satisfaction while working for a supportive NHS Trust? Leicester Partnership Trust values work-life balance, achieved through flexible working arrangements.

We have a 15-hour vacancy based at the Valentine Centre within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. Hours of work are from 4 pm to 7 pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Description

As a Facilities Assistant, you will provide effective, patient-focused Facilities Services (FM), including cleaning, portering, and catering.

Application Requirements

Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of right to work, and proof of address to interviews. Please note that if a high volume of applications is received, the closing date may be moved forward. Early submission of completed applications is advised.

Our Standards

We pride ourselves on high standards across our services. You will be a valued member of the Soft FM Team, respected for your work. All roles involve duties across our Trust sites to ensure safe, efficient, and effective services for patients, staff, and visitors.

Contact Details

Carmina Matei, Tel: [phone] or 0116 2252611

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and regenerating patient meals daily at ward level
• Providing a patient-focused cleaning and domestic service to meet NHS cleanliness standards within designated areas
• Providing portering services, including transporting linen cages, waste bins, carts, and patient moves within hospital environments

This role requires rotation between responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

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

We may close the advert early if enough applications are received, so apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Further information on benefits and policies can be found in the 'Information for Applicants' document. We support flexible working and consider requests for alternative hours. New staff (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period. All roles require UK work permission, and DBS disclosure costs will be deducted from salary. Applicants at risk within the NHS will be given interview priority.