Facilities Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wick is looking for a Facilities Assistant to ensure cleanliness and hygiene in their services. This part-time role involves cleaning, assisting in catering duties, and complying with national health regulations. Successful candidates will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work alongside various teams. Work hours are primarily Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts. Pay starts at £13.31 per hour, with additional weekend rates.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Attractive rates for weekend work

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and catering duties.
• Ability to follow hygiene and infection control protocols.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in patient and service areas.
• Assist in the preparation and regeneration of meals.
• Follow local infection control policies.

Skills

High standards of service

Cleanliness maintenance

Catering duties

Compliance with health regulations

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team based at Caithness General Hospital, providing services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic 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.

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 permanent part‑time post of 15 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday, also covering weekends if required. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Rates of pay from £13.31 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

Informal enquiries to: Tina Russell, Support Facilities Manager, Caithness & Sutherland, Tel: [phone]/mobile [phone]/email [e-mail] or Deborah Robertson Team Lead, Tel: [phone]/mobile [phone]/email [e-mail]

Recruitment team can be contacted by e‑mailing [e-mail]

Please quote Jobtrain reference 234317 on all correspondence

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