FM Assistant (Cleaning) - Mobile

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Mileage reimbursement

Season ticket loans

NHS discounts

Training & development

Leave trading

Bank shifts

Salary sacrifice (car)

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mobile FM Assistant (Cleaning) for its Estates & Facilities Management Team, covering clinics across West Essex. The role involves routine domestic cleaning to schedule, with some flexibility, and occasional food service support.

You will travel between sites by car and work weekday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Applicants should have similar cleaning experience, a valid driving licence, access to a car, and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Similar previous experience in cleaning, preferably in healthcare settings.
• Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned wards and areas according to the schedule, including floors, surfaces, toilets, kitchens and bins.
• Use colour-coded equipment and follow hygiene practices to prevent cross infection.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely as trained, and report faults or quality issues.
• Store equipment securely and report security threats.
• Dispose of general, recyclable and clinical waste correctly and report segregation errors.
• Review work schedules with the supervisor and report problems.
• Regenerate cook-chill meals, record temperatures, prepare soups and plates for patients.
• Serve and clear patients’ meals and clean crockery and cutlery.
• Wash, dry and finish patients’ clothing, linen and curtains; keep laundry area clean.
• Deliver pharmacy boxes, medical records, linen, stores and meal trolleys; collect dirty linen and waste.
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks such as medical gases, specimens, furniture moves and meeting room setup.
• Keep site clear of litter, empty bins, grit and assist with snow clearance and fire calls.

Skills

Similar experience

Cleanliness & hygiene

Job description

A mobile FM Assistant (Cleaning) post in the Estates & Facilities Management Team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, covering clinics across West Essex. The work is routine domestic cleaning to set schedules, with rapid response cleaning and support with food service and portering. It is a weekday evening role, 5pm to 8pm, with some flexibility, and the post-holder travels between sites by car. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Clean assigned wards and areas to the work schedule, including floors, surfaces, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens and bins
• Use colour-coded equipment and follow hygiene practice to prevent cross infection
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely as trained, and report faults or poor product quality
• Store equipment and cleaning materials securely and report any threat to their security
• Dispose of general, recyclable and clinical waste correctly and report incorrect segregation
• Review work schedules with the supervisor and report problems that affect cleaning
• Regenerate cook chill meals, record temperatures, prepare soup, gravy and custard, and plate food for patients
• Serve and clear patients' meals where applicable and clean crockery and cutlery
• Wash, dry and finish patients' clothing, linen and curtains in the laundry, and keep the laundry clean
• Deliver pharmacy boxes, medical records, linen, stores and meal trolleys, and collect dirty linen and waste
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks such as medical gases, specimens, liquid nitrogen, furniture removal and meeting room setup
• Keep the site clear of litter, empty external bins, grit and clear snow, and assist with fire calls and vehicle access

What’s required

Experience

• Similar previous experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence
• Access to a car for travel between sites
• Right to work in the UK
• COVID-19 vaccinations, unless exempt, as required for deployment to CQC registered care homes

What’s offered

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service, pro rata
• Mileage claimable in line with the Travel and Expenses policy
• Season ticket loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Training facilities and development opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• Opportunity to work bank shifts in other areas
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work