FM Assistant - Thurrock/Brockfield

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension (up to 14.5%)

Staff discounts (Blue Light/NHS)

Relocation package £8K to Essex

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an FM Assistant (Band 2) to help keep a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our healthcare services. The role supports patient care and contributes to a positive experience for staff and visitors.

The position offers flexible working patterns and includes comprehensive training and opportunities to gain experience across different facilities management services. DBS and safeguarding processes are part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining hygienic environments.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take pride in work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible to cover different service areas and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas as per schedules (toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms).
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Support various FM services across different sites as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Communication

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Independence

Initiative

Job description

Job overview FM Assistant Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Thurrock / Brockfield House Various Hours/Days Available - If you're selected for interview, you can discuss the hours/days with the manager

Clean all areas required in the work schedules which include toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms. etc which includes dusting, mopping, wiping, changing bins.

Are you looking for a substantive position within the Trust? And want to be part of the Facilities Team and make a difference? If the answer is yes, please read on .

As an FM Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across our healthcare services. Your work behind the scenes helps support patient care and ensures our staff can deliver the best possible experience for those who rely on our services.

Main duties of the job

The duties you'll undertake will vary depending on the service and site you work at, giving you the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

We're Looking For Individuals Who

• Take pride in their work and have a positive attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have good communication and customer service skills
• Are reliable, flexible, and willing to support different service areas when required
• Can work independently and use initiative to complete tasks effectively

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working patterns available
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across different FM services
• Be part of a team that contributes directly to patient care and wellbeing
• Work for an organisation that values inclusion, teamwork, and making a difference

Every role within our Facilities Team matters. Whether you're preparing a ward, supporting a patient environment, or assisting colleagues across the Trust, your contribution helps us deliver high-quality healthcare services every day.

Working for our organisation

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after 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 or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Please be aware that, due to current allocation constraints, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are being prioritised for registered roles at this time.

Important note: please ensure that as part of your application, you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [e-mail] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

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.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.