Hospital Cleaning & Facilities Assistant

NHS Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to maintain hygiene standards across hospital facilities. The role includes floor cleaning, dusting, window and sanitary fittings maintenance, and ensuring clean and stocked patient areas.

Responsibilities cover damp mopping, vacuuming, replenishing supplies, and securing buildings after shifts. Prioritizes safety and compliance with NHS cleaning protocols.

Qualifications

• Duties include cleaning floors, furniture, windows and sanitary fittings as described in the job spec.

Responsibilities

• Damp mop and buff all floor surfaces, including use of machinery.
• Vacuum clean all carpet areas using appropriate machinery.
• Damp dust radiators, pipes and ledges.
• Clean all furniture and fittings by prescribed methods.
• Perform high dusting and window/partition glass cleaning as required.
• Replenish disposable items (towels, soap, etc.) and empty refuse bins.
• Open and secure buildings following procedures when required.

Skills

Damp mopping

Vacuum cleaning

Damp dusting

Cleaning furniture

Window cleaning

Sanitary fixtures cleaning

Waste disposal

Stock replenishment

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to maintain hygiene standards across hospital facilities. The role includes floor cleaning, dusting, window and sanitary fittings maintenance, and ensuring clean and stocked patient areas.

Responsibilities cover damp mopping, vacuuming, replenishing supplies, and securing buildings after shifts. Prioritizes safety and compliance with NHS cleaning protocols.