FM Assistant - Cleaning | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the community is seeking a part-time FM Assistant to maintain cleanliness in assigned areas at Rochford Hospital. Responsibilities include vacuuming, cleaning sanitary fixtures, and restocking supplies. The position offers a Band 2 salary of £12.51 per hour and flexible working arrangements. Staff benefits include 27 days holiday and an excellent pension plan.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including NHS offers

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in assigned wards/areas according to the Work Schedule.
• Vacuum, sweep, scrub, and mop floors.
• Clean and descale sanitary fittings, including toilets and sinks.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Overview

FM Assistant
Band 2 - £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata)
Part time - 20.5 hours per week - Please see rota below
(Week 1 – Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday all 3-7 and Week 2 – Monday 3-7/Tuesday 3-7/ Wednesday 3-7/ Thursday 3-7/ Friday 3-7/ Saturday 8-1)
Base - Rochford Hospital

This post will include Unsocial Hours Payments as follows:
Saturday - Time plus 41% of the salary

Responsibilities

To ensure that the ward(s) / areas you are assigned to are cleaned in accordance with the Work Schedule for those ward(s) / areas.

• Vacuuming floors; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors
• High and low dusting; wiping over and polishing (where applicable) surfaces, mirrors, chairs*
• Bed frames*, bins, sani-bins; cleaning toilets, sinks, baths and showers
• Cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges, holding fridges, microwaves and other items in the kitchens
• Defrosting fridges on a regular basis
• Restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, hand towels, soap
• Descaling taps; and replacing bin liners

* Providing they have not been soiled with body fluids

Valuing you

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality networks
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed

Please take a look at the job description and personal specification for further information on the post.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025