Facilities Operative (Domestic) - Nevill Hall Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Abergavenny is seeking a Facilities Operative to join its Domestic Services team at Nevill Hall Hospital. This part-time position requires dependability and the ability to work in a flexible schedule. Candidates should have basic education, effective communication skills, and experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting. The role offers extensive training and well-being support, ensuring a positive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training opportunities

Well-being support and occupational health

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post.
• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cover rosters as needed and maintain high service standards.
• Ensure effective communication and teamwork.
• Manage manual tasks efficiently under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Customer care skills

Time management

Education

Basic general education

NVQ or BIFM level 2

Job description

Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Operative working within Domestic Services at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. The post is 17.5 hours per week on a rota basis of 22:00 – 03:00.

Key Responsibilities

The duties within each function will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post‑holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties and must also be able to cover rosters.

Essential Criteria

• Basic general education
• Literate & numerate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post
• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment
• 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
• Physical – able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Mental – able to work under pressure and maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Emotional – able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Working conditions – cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ or BIFM level 2

Benefits

• Flexible working and a supportive working schedule
• Extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training and professional career pathways
• Well‑being support and occupational health