Facilities Assistant: Cleanliness, Catering & Ward Support

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + 3

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts - Blue Light/NHS

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an FM Assistant (Band 2) across multiple sites in North Essex, including Colchester. The role covers cleaning, catering, portering, bed making, and laundering services with flexible hours.

You will maintain hygienic conditions, follow schedules, and support the Facilities Team with a customer-focused approach. Competitive NHS benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Able to follow schedules and maintain cleanliness.
• Good communication and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas as per schedules (toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, stores).
• Assist with cook chill food temperature recording and regeneration cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness of crockery and cutlery used for patient meals.
• Participate in in-house FM services across wards, admin, and retail outlets.
• Ensure a clean and hygienic environment in line with National Standards.

Skills

Cleaning

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an FM Assistant (Band 2) across multiple sites in North Essex, including Colchester. The role covers cleaning, catering, portering, bed making, and laundering services with flexible hours.

You will maintain hygienic conditions, follow schedules, and support the Facilities Team with a customer-focused approach. Competitive NHS benefits apply.