Facilities Assistant

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 25,466,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland's Caithness & Sutherland area advertises a Facilities Assistant post based at Dunbar Hospital in Thurso. The role supports Catering, Laundry and Domestic services while upholding infection control standards and NHS Scotland guidelines.

The position operates on a 2-week rota including weekend shifts, with a full induction and training package. Pay starts at £14.22 per hour, with an attractive weekend rate, and NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with infection control policies.
• Meet specified cleaning schedules and promote cleanliness.
• Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.

Job description

Facilities Assistant , 25 Hours Post Based at Dunbar Hospital Thurso

We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Assistant to join our team in Dunbar Hospital Thurso. This post will be based in Dunbar Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.

The successful candidates 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.

To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.

Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.

To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications

This is a Facilities post to be available to work on a 2 week rota which includes weekend shifts. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Department Contact

Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland

Tel: [phone] or 07974619346 or email

Patricia Murray Team Lead Tel [phone] or 07483127554, email [e-mail]

Job ref: 261584 Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 21st October 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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