Band 2 Facilities Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Loughborough is seeking a Facilities Assistant to deliver effective patient-focused services, including portering, cleaning, and catering. The role involves working a flexible rota of 21 hours per week, including weekends, to ensure a high standard of service in multiple Trust sites. Applicants should have experience in similar roles and be prepared to contribute to a supportive environment. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid training and car parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free car parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days paid holiday plus Bank Holiday allowance

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient-focused cleaning and domestic services.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and regenerate patient meals at ward level daily.
• Provide patient-focused cleaning and wash linen to meet NHS standards.
• Transport linen cages and waste bins within the hospital.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Cleaning and domestic service

Porting services

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a stable and rewarding Facilities Assistant to work at Leicester Partnership NHS Trust. The role offers a supportive environment, strong work‑life balance through flexibility, and a 2‑week rota of 21 hours per week between 7am and 1.30pm, including alternate weekends.

As a Facilities Assistant you will provide an effective, patient‑focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of portering, cleaning and catering. The role will rotate between responsibilities across our Trust sites to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective service to all patients, staff, and visitors.

Applicants are required to bring photo ID, right‑to‑work documentation, and proof of address to their interviews. Please note that if a high volume of applications is received, the closing date may be brought forward. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Contact

Facilities Co‑ordinator or Supervisor: 01509 564227

Job Description Summary (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

• Preparation and regeneration of patient meals at ward level on a daily basis.
• Provision of patient‑focused cleaning and domestic service, including washing linen, to meet NHS cleanliness standards in designated patient and non‑patient areas.
• Provision of porting services, including transportation of linen cages, waste bins/carts, and patient moves within the hospital environment.

This role will require the individual to rotate between the above responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 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.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. We operate over 100 settings, from inpatient wards to community locations, serving over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland with 6,500 staff.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community and actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including our use of AI in recruitment can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6‑month probationary period.

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.