Facilities Assistant (Domestic)

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to support the cleaning services within their facilities team. The role involves ensuring cleanliness, following health and safety guidelines, and participating in team activities. Candidates should be proactive and willing to attend mandatory training. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a positive and safe environment for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as per Trust policy and cleaning standards.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and health safety guidelines.
• Proper storage and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Participate in mandatory and required trainings.

Job description

Facilities Assistant (Domestic) – Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed.
• Follow the cleaning schedules for each area to achieve required cleanliness levels.
• Report incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Store cleaning equipment and machinery correctly, maintain their clean condition, and report defects to supervisor.
• Safely dispose of all categories of waste in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Perform any other reasonable duty appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• Familiarise and comply with all Trust policies & procedures.
• Attend mandatory training and other required training (e.g., fire safety, moving and handling, infection control). This may include online training using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

About Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

We are proud to provide high‑quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester (Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop). Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.