Domestic Assistant

NHS Property Services Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Domestic Services Operative to deliver cleaning services within NHS premises. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital cleaning and knowledge of infection control protocols. This role offers benefits such as 27 days annual leave, training opportunities, and a pension contribution. The organization values diversity and supports volunteers in the community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

SMART Pension contributions up to 6%

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

15 hours of paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare cleaning is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full cleaning service within NHS premises.
• Follow cleaning schedules and NHS standards.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Experience in hospital or healthcare cleaning

Knowledge of cross-contamination procedures

Attention to detail

Commitment to excellent service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full cleaning service within NHS Property Services premises.
• Follow cleaning schedules and NHS standards as outlined in the Domestic Services Operative Manual.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and cross‑contamination protocols.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare cleaning (essential).
• Knowledge of cross‑contamination procedures, COSHH, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
• NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 15 hours (pro‑rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.