Facilities Operative | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Deal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Facilities Operative for a cleaning position at Deal Hospital, working from 5pm to 9pm. The role includes comprehensive training on cleaning standards and waste management. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and a basic understanding of cleaning practices is beneficial. This position offers a starting hourly rate of £12.51, with additional benefits including annual leave and NHS pension scheme enrollment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme enrollment

NHS discounts and Blue Light card discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry is welcome but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK is a must.
• Full UK driving licence requested for driving roles.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on cleaning position with training provided.
• Completion of paperwork and adherence to National Cleaning standards.
• Waste management responsibilities included.

Skills

Experience in commercial cleaning

Basic knowledge of cleaning standards

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Facilities Operative (cleaning) at Deal Hospital. The post involves working from 5pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• It is a hands-on cleaning position where you will learn the background skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the role, including enhanced and periodic clean training, National Cleaning standards, completion of paperwork, equipment training and waste management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of working within a commercial cleaning industry is welcome though not essential.
• A full induction and training programme will be provided at the start of your journey with us.
• This vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship; only applicants who can provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered. If you believe you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, contact [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number and details of your qualification.
• For roles where driving is a requirement, a full UK driving licence is requested.

Benefits

• Hourly rate: £12.51. Weekend, Bank Holiday and unsociable hours (8pm – 6am) attract enhanced pay.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your entitlement increases with length of service.
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt-out available).
• Access to NHS discounts and Blue Light card discounts.
• We encourage flexible working where possible and will discuss arrangements with you.

Additional Information

• We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
• Vaccination policy: As a community Trust, some roles require clinicians and non-clinical staff with patient contact to be fully vaccinated to ensure safety.
• The job advert may close early if there is high interest in the role.
• For questions or to arrange a visit, contact Deal Hospital at 01304 865482 or reach the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Notes on Application

Please ensure you review the job description and person specification and provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, contact the recruitment team.

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This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025.