Facilities Support Services Assistant (Weekends)

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking a Facilities Support Services Assistant in Ipswich. The role involves various responsibilities including cleaning, patient transportation, and catering support, requiring relevant qualifications and good communication skills. Applicants need to have the right to work in the UK and must comply with safety and hygiene standards.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning program as per schedule.
• Transport patients safely within the facility.
• Support catering services while maintaining hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Education

Level 2 in Housekeeping

Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working Days:4pm to 7pm Saturday and Sunday

As a Facilities Support Services Assistant in the public sector, you’ll be doing a bit of everything to keep things running smoothly. You’ll follow cleaning schedules, making sure everything is safe and hygienic, and handle waste properly, including clinical waste. You’ll also help transport patients around the facility, collect soiled linen and refuse, and support the catering team to ensure the environment stays clean and safe. It’s a varied role that requires good communication skills and some relevant experience or qualifications, like a Level 2 in Housekeeping or Basic Food Hygiene. Plus, you’ll get all the training you need to do a great job!

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limitedto:

• Carry out cleaning program/schedules as required by the supervisory staff Observe all safety practices including the prevention of cross infection using colour coded equipment.
• Observe clinical waste procedures disposing of household waste as directed by domestic supervisors.
• Transportation of patients to and from wards and departments by wheelchair, trolley or on foot
• Collection of soiled linen, refuse and clinical waste, ensure correct storage, replace bags, ensure security or clinical waste bins.
• Catering - To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the hospital and ensure a clean, safe and hygienic environment.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards.
• Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards.
• Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.