Cleaning & Catering Operative - Easingwold Renal Unit

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP; Alne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days holiday (plus 6-7 with service

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP in Easingwold is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain cleanliness in a designated area in line with the work schedule. Duties include operating cleaning machinery, undertaking specialist cleaning under supervision, and ensuring safe storage of materials.

You will work with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks, and demonstrate initiative while maintaining high standards. Training is provided, and English reading/writing is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• COSHH procedures.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Water systems training.
• Use of floor cleaning machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of designated area according to the work schedule.
• Undertake specialist cleaning under supervision guidance.
• Operate cleaning machinery safely and efficiently.
• Use materials and disposables economically and store safely.
• Use colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Initiative

Education

Basic understanding of cleaning procedures

COSHH procedures

Infection prevention and control

Water systems training

Floor cleaning machinery operation

Tools

Floor cleaning machinery

Job description

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area. Your duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
• Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others
• Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area
• Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team? Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you! York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in Easingwold.

Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English.

Qualifications and Training

You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• knowledge of cleaning procedures,
• COSHH procedures
• infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.