Cleaner/Housekeeper

Amey; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holidays 24 days + BH

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social impact days

Job summary

Amey are seeking a Permanent Cleaner to join the Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust contract. The role offers £13.45 per hour with standard hours 9:00–13:00 and alternate weekends, based in Birmingham.

DBS check is required prior to commencing, and there is a pathway to long‑term service within the NHS trust. You will provide cleaning and catering support, service cook chill meals, and ensure hygiene standards across clinical and general areas.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic.
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others.
• Ability to recognise, with training, the importance of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Food.

Responsibilities

• Provide a cleaning and catering duties (regeneration of cook chill food) service that delivers to our contractual requirements.
• Cleaning and servicing of general and clinical areas including - damp-dusting, high-dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping.
• Operation and use of the automatic dishwasher.
• Servicing of general and sanitary areas including - emptying bins, replenishing hand towels etc.
• Ensure all meals are served in accordance with ward meal arrangements.
• To ensure dates on cook chill products are in date and, if not do not use and report to supervisor.
• Cleaning of table and chairs before and after mealtimes.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Cleaner to join our Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The salary is £13.45 Per Hour

The standard hours of work are - 9:00am - 13.00pm and alternate Saturday and Sunday 08.00am - 13.00pm

Amey provides total facilities and estate management services covering 21 sites to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Delivering planned and reactive maintenance, essential services like cleaning, catering, we help keep the sites we maintain, safe, clean and complaint.

We work in partnership with our clients and clinical staff to ensure the 24/7 service we provide is delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day‑to‑day operational requirements of the Trust and patient care. Domestic Assistant plays an important part in will be to provide high quality domestic and catering service throughout the designated area, maintaining a clean and safe environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide a cleaning and catering duties (regeneration of cook chill food) service that delivers to our contractual requirements
• Cleaning and servicing of general and clinical areas including - damp-dusting, high-dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping
• Operation and use of the automatic dishwasher
• Servicing of general and sanitary areas including - emptying bins, replenishing hand towels etc.
• Ensure all meals are served in accordance with ward meal arrangements
• To ensure dates on cook chill products are in date and, if not do not use and report to supervisor
• Cleaning of table and chairs before and after mealtimes.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others
• Ability to recognise, with training, the importance of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Food.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced DBS check before commencing employment - please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Cleaning Team Leader
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.