Band 5 Facilities Co-ordinator

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support the Facilities Management Team. The role involves managing operations related to cleaning, catering, and facilities management, ensuring compliance with standards, and promoting a customer-focused service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, thrive in a team environment, and be motivated to develop professionally.

Benefits

Competitive salary with unsocial hours payments

Free parking

Paid induction and training

Pension scheme

27 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Blue Light Service discounts

Qualifications

• Dedicated and hardworking individual.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Motivated to develop new skills and adapt to technological advancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Facilities Department.
• Ensure compliance with national standards for safety and service delivery.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain high standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Facilities Coordinator to support the Facilities Management Team at the Evington Centre and associated outer sites.

Role Overview

As a Facilities Coordinator, you will assist the Deputy Facilities Manager in delivering a professional, efficient, and cost-effective service related to cleaning, catering, and facilities management at Glenfield Hospital. You will ensure high departmental standards are maintained and regularly audited, with the ability to assess workloads and prioritize effectively.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking Facilities Coordinator who thrives in a team environment. You should be highly motivated, possess good communication and organizational skills, and have an analytical approach to problem-solving. The role requires promoting the Facilities department and delivering a customer-focused service, as well as developing new skills and keeping up with technological advancements.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week.

Application Requirements

Applicants should bring photo ID, proof of right to work, and proof of address to their interview.

Contact Details

Karen Pardoe, 07917 072 318, [e-mail]

Main Duties

1. Manage the daily operations of the multi-skilled Facilities Department, including catering, cleaning, waste management, and portering, ensuring effective resource utilization.
2. Deliver services in accordance with national standards and provide cover for other Facilities Coordinators at different locations across the Trust when required, so a car user is essential.
3. Ensure all services are compliant, providing a safe and appropriate environment for patients and visitors, and enabling staff to deliver care effectively.
4. Work various shift patterns, including covering bank holidays, and participate in an on-call rota with other Facilities Coordinators.
5. Collaborate with clinical leaders and teams to develop environments that meet high standards, are future-proofed, evidence-based, and clinically appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with payments for unsocial hours, including enhanced pay for weekends.
• Free parking.
• Paid induction and training.
• Pension scheme.
• 27 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to Blue Light Service discounts.

Additional Information

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings. Our team of 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We are committed to a diverse workforce and actively promote equal opportunities. Details about our benefits and leadership behaviors are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document. We support flexible working arrangements.

All roles are subject to a 6-month probation period. Applicants must have permission to work in the UK, and DBS disclosure costs will be deducted from salary. Preference may be given to applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria.