FM Assistant - Cleaning

NHS; Billericay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Billericay is seeking an FM Assistant for cleaning duties. The role involves ensuring cleanliness in assigned areas in accordance with specified schedules and includes weekend shifts. Ideal candidates should possess an understanding of hygiene practices and have good English communication skills. This position offers competitive pay of £12.51 per hour for 20 hours per week.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible working support

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas according to the Work Schedule.
• Perform vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Manage waste and bin tasks including bin liners.

Skills

Ability to read, write and converse in English

Flexible working approach

Education

An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Basic understanding of infection control

Job description

Overview

FM Assistant - Cleaning
Band 2 - £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata) • 20 hours per week (Monday to Sunday 14:00 - 18:00) • Mountnessing Court, Billericay

Closing date: 30 September 2025

Unsocial Hours Payments: Saturday – time plus 41% of the salary; Sunday – time plus 83% of the salary.

This post includes weekend shifts and the shift pattern requires 2x members of staff.

Main duties

To ensure that the ward(s) / areas assigned are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas. Duties include vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping; high and low dusting; wiping and polishing surfaces; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning kitchens and related equipment; defrosting fridges regularly; restocking consumables (toilet tissue, hand towels, soap); descaling taps; general waste and bin management including bin liners. (Note: Cleaning of items should be performed as long as they have not been soiled with body fluids.)

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• Opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working. You are encouraged to discuss flexible working possibilities with the recruiting manager. If appointed, you may apply for a flexible working request from day one.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information on the post. For questions, contact Stephen Moore.

Person Specification

Education

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Basic understanding of infection control

Skills

• Ability to read, write and converse in English; able to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexible working approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Employer

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust