FM Assistant - Cleaning | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an FM Assistant to maintain cleanliness in hospital areas. This part-time role (12 hours/week) includes responsibilities such as cleaning floors, restocking supplies, and adhering to hygiene standards. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities from day one.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities and opportunities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned areas are cleaned according to the Work Schedule.
• Clean various surfaces and restock consumables as needed.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchens and bathrooms.

Job description

Overview

FM Assistant - Cleaning

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

Location: Thurrock Hospital

Hours: 12 hours per week - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.
• Clean floors by vacuuming; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping; perform high and low dusting; wipe over and polish surfaces, mirrors, chairs (provided they have not been soiled with body fluids), bed frames, bins, and sani-bins.
• Clean toilets, sinks, baths and showers; clean cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and other items in the kitchens; defrost fridges on a regular basis.
• Restock consumables such as toilet tissue, hand towels and soap.
• Descale taps; manage bins and replace bin liners as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Staff Bank and Flexible Working

We are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. You will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Join our Staff Bank: our EPUT NHS staff bank hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. We maintain a bank of specialist staff to ensure safe and effective care at all times. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank; this does not require you to work extra shifts, but the option is available if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed-term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Please review the job description and personal specification for further information on the post.

Contact: Robbie Deeming for further information.

Benefits

• 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 and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Additional information

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from day one.

Expiry: This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.