Facilities Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in England is seeking a Facilities Assistant to deliver top-quality cleaning and food service while ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing patient satisfaction. This role involves multitasking and providing high standards of service, contributing to a positive work environment. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact and promoting sustainability.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

SMART Pension contribution up to 6%

NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme

15 hours paid time off to volunteer

Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning, catering, and portering services.
• Ability to maintain high standards in support services.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full cleaning service and food/beverage service.
• Ensure areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Serve customers promptly and courteously.

Job description

The post will require knowledge of all aspects required throughout the sites, including but not limited to cleaning, catering and portering. The role may cover several aspects within one role on a daily basis. The facilities assistant is responsible for delivering a full cleaning service and the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Lead Assessments and the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS property services cleaning manual, polices and procedures. Role is responsible for the provision of support services assistance, ensuring areas under their responsibility are maintained to a high standard and that customers are served promptly, courteously and efficiently.

What we can offer you:

• 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.

An organisation with a passion... 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.