Facilities Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a full-time Facilities Assistant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in various areas of the hospital. Key responsibilities include adhering to infection control guidelines, supporting catering services, and ensuring compliance with NHS cleaning standards. Good communication skills and the ability to work weekends are essential. The pay starts at £13.32 per hour, with additional rates for weekend work.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Attractive weekend rate

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or facilities environment.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in catering, laundry, and domestic areas.
• Follow infection control guidance, including Covid-19 measures.
• Adhere to cleaning and laundry schedules and standards.

Job description

About this role

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Belford Hospital. This full‑time post supports the Catering, Laundry and Domestic teams, ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, local infection control policies and waste regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in catering, laundry and domestic areas.
• Follow infection control guidance, including Covid‑19 measures.
• Adhere to NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification and Waste Regulations.
• Carry out catering duties, such as regenerating meals and preparing salads, sandwiches and snacks.
• Meet specified cleaning and laundry schedules and standards.
• Cover weekend duties as required.

What we offer

Full comprehensive induction and training package. Pay starts at £13.32 per hour, plus an attractive weekend rate.

How to apply

• Complete your application process on Jobtrain.
• Do not upload a CV – this will not be used for short‑listing.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email.
• Ensure you enter your email address accurately and check it regularly, including the junk folder.

Contact information

Informal enquiries to: [e-mail] or tel: [phone], mobile: [phone].

Legal and visa information

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Scotland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.