Facilities Operative - Domestic

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated Facilities Operative to deliver essential services across clinical and non-clinical areas. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and supporting patient care. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and a basic general education. This part-time role offers a salary of £24,833 per annum with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Able to achieve and maintain high standards.
• Dependable and reliable under pressure.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, furniture, fixtures, and sanitary areas.
• Replenish disposable items and manage waste disposal.
• Perform specialist cleaning tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Customer care

Education

Basic general education

Willingness to undertake ABUHB training

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in a healthcare environment? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting patient care? We're looking for a dedicated Facilities Operative to join our team, delivering essential domestic services across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The working hours will be Monday to Friday 07:30 - 13:50.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, and sanitary areas to high standards.
• Replenishing disposable items and managing waste disposal.
• Performing specialist cleaning tasks using steam cleaners and HPV equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and professional team.
• Receive full training and development opportunities.
• Make a real impact on patient experience and wellbeing.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

• Date posted: 14 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,833 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 040-EA150-1125
• Job locations: St Cadocs Hospital, Lodge Road, Newport, NP18 3XQ

Person Specification

Education & Training

• Basic general education
• Literate & numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ Level 2

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Essential

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/