Domestic Assistant - Mobile

NHS Property Services Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Smarter Working

Training & development

SMART Pension

Flexible benefits

Colleague Assistance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

NHS Property Services Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Domestic Assistant (Mobile) to support patient care by maintaining NHS National Cleaning Standards across Hampshire sites. The role involves travel between sites and shifts starting early morning (5:00am) to evenings (up to 9pm) with a full, clean UK driving licence essential.

You will carry out cleaning duties, manage waste, operate cleaning equipment, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning, domestic, housekeeping or facilities experience (not essential)
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Awareness of health and safety and infection prevention standards, or willingness to learn
• Commitment to delivering excellent service and supporting patient care

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across healthcare facilities
• Carry out legionella flushing procedures and record activity
• Safely handle and dispose of waste
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment (vacuums, floor machines, steam cleaners)
• Ensure COSHH compliance
• Report equipment faults via NHSPS systems
• Replenish cleaning supplies
• Support a safe, hygienic environment for patients and staff

Skills

Cleaning experience

Positive attitude

Independence

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Steam cleaners

COSHH knowledge

Job description

At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for a Domestic Assistant (Mobile) to join our team, helping to maintain safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environments across Hampshire sites.

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£25,272 per annum

Location

Southampton - Royal South Hants Hospital - Main Site

Please note, this role requires flexibility to work a combination of early morning shifts (from 5:00am) and evening shifts (up to approximately 9pm). A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as you'll travel between multiple sites.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Domestic Assistant (Mobile), you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by ensuring healthcare environments meet NHS National Cleaning Standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across healthcare facilities
• Carrying out legionella flushing procedures and accurately recording activity
• Safely handling and disposing of waste
• Using and maintaining cleaning equipment, including vacuums, floor machines and steam cleaners
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH requirements
• Reporting equipment faults through NHSPS systems
• Replenishing cleaning supplies and consumables
• Supporting a safe, hygienic and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Previous cleaning, domestic, housekeeping or facilities experience (although this isn't essential)
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• An awareness of health and safety and infection prevention standards, or a willingness to learn
• A commitment to delivering excellent service and supporting patient care

Where You’ll Work

You’ll support a number of NHS sites across Hampshire.

There may also be opportunities to provide cover at other nearby locations when required.

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
• A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose …

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.

At NHS Property Services, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we’re here to help.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

Check out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!