FM Assistant (Cleaning) - Chelmsford | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is seeking a dedicated FM Assistant for cleaning and facilities services, primarily at the Linden Centre in Chelmsford. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in various patient areas, assisting with food services, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. The position offers a hourly rate of £12.51 and encourages proactive and compassionate individuals to apply. Interviews are scheduled for shortlisted candidates on September 23, 2025.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities and opportunities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning or facilities role preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of wards and areas in line with schedules.
• Assist with food services and laundry tasks.
• Deliver and collect items as needed and support patient transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Overview

FM Assistant - Cleaning - Linden Centre, Chelmsford

Band 2 - £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata)

17 hours per week - see rota details below

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

Previous Applications Need not apply

Locations and rota

Finichingfield, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 17.00 – 19.00

Galleywood, Friday, 17.00 – 19.00

Christopher Unit, Wednesday & Friday, 15.30 – 18.30

Reception, Friday, 07.00 – 08.00

Role and service context

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient areas and retail outlets: The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive.

You must be aware of the important part you play in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.

You must also be aware that your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.

Interviews and notices

Please note - If you're shortlisted for this role, your interview will take place on 23 September 2025.

The Estates & Facilities Department is responsible for delivering high quality and cost effective services across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and highly motivated staff.

Leave and benefits

• Annual leave entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays rising to 33 days after 10 years service (pro-rata to hours worked).
• EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.

Key responsibilities

• Domestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT): ensure wards/areas are cleaned in accordance with the work schedule, including vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, dusting, surfaces and fixtures, toilets, sinks, baths and showers, and kitchen cleaning.
• Restocking consumables and ensuring proper waste disposal, descaling taps, and adherence to cross-infection control through correct use of colour-coded equipment.
• Follow work schedules, report faults or issues affecting cleaning, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure schedules are manageable.
• Operate machinery safely, report faults promptly, and ensure equipment storage and security.
• Maintain cleanliness of waste, recyclables, and clinical waste handling in the correct manner.
• Food Services: assist with regeneration processes for cook-chill meals, ensure temperatures are recorded, and assist with meal service preparation and cleaning of utensils.
• Laundry Service (where applicable): launder patient clothing, duvets, curtains and ensure items are returned in acceptable condition; separate clean and dirty items to minimize cross-infection; maintain laundry equipment and cleanliness.
• Portering: deliver and collect items, assist with patient transport as required, maintain public areas, and support site operations including fire safety and emergency responses as trained.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required, including site maintenance duties and assisting with deliveries and collections.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025