FM Assistant - Portering | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

Relocation package £8K

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated FM Assistant - Portering to support in-house facilities management. The role covers portering and related FM services, with focus on keeping wards and public areas clean and safe.

The position is part-time, working 15 hours weekly on Thursdays and Fridays, with a pro rata salary and benefits aligned to Band 2. The post emphasises flexible, customer-focused service, and collaboration within the Facilities Team to ensure high

Qualifications

• Band 2 role, part-time (15 hours/week) with specific Thursday and Friday shifts.
• Ability to maintain a clean, hygienic environment across patient areas and staff.
• Flexible approach with good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house FM services including portering, cleaning, catering and related areas as applicable.
• Assist in maintaining clean and safe environments for patients, staff and visitors.
• Follow schedules and instructions to support ward and facility operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Initiative

Job description

FM Assistant - Portering | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata)

St Margaret's Hospital

15 hours per week - Thursday and Friday - 07:00 - 15:30

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets.

The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive

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.

As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.

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.
• 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.

To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, + 5% High Cost Allowance