Facilities Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health services provider in Inverness is seeking a Facilities Assistant to ensure high standards of service across Catering, Laundry, and Domestic services. The successful candidate will work under varying shift patterns, maintaining cleanliness in compliance with NHS standards. Essential skills include the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Training will be provided for those without an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training package

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Catering duties within a clean, safe working environment.
• Meet specified Laundry Services standards for cleanliness.
• Support across Catering, Laundry and Domestic tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at New Craig’s Inverness. There may be a requirement to work across other facilities within the locality. You must be able to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills. The role is varied to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services with a variety of shift patterns to support the needs of the services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification and Waste Regulations. You will meet specified cleaning schedules and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Catering duties within a clean, safe working environment and assist in the preparation and plating up of patient meals, regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.
• Meet specified Laundry Services standards to the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and compliance with infection control, guidelines and waste regulations.
• Support Services in a flexible manner across Catering, Laundry and Domestic tasks and adapt to different shift patterns as required.

Qualifications

• An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to work independently with good communication skills.

Training and Support

We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Department contact

Department contact: [e-mail]

Facilities Support Manager

Job Reference: 227924 • Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 8th October 2025

Important notices

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health and Care Worker Visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.