This Facilities Service Assistant post sits within housekeeping and catering at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, working across wards, outpatients and offices. The core of the work is planned cleaning of patient rooms, ward areas, kitchens and external entrances, plus fault-finding on cleaning equipment and supporting apprentices. Duties are directed by the Facilities Team Leader and will be confirmed at interview, with work alongside the Matron and catering staff. Candidates need prior experience of catering, cleaning or portering in a commercial setting.
What the job involves
- Clean the work environment using a planned, methodical approach so that all areas are covered
- Clean toilets, bathrooms, patient single rooms, ward areas, patient day rooms and lounges
- Clean offices, meeting rooms, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas
- Clean external patio areas and the immediate vicinity of entrances
- Resolve faults with equipment used, or changes to cleaning schedules
- Take part in training directed by the Facilities Team Leader, including cleaning techniques and mandatory training
- Complete mandatory training in fire safety, moving and handling, COSHH and infection control
- Support apprentices with their daily duties using a buddy system, ensuring they understand health and safety, Trust policies and procedures
- Complete actions from environmental audits to monitor cleanliness standards
- Carry out a range of housekeeping and catering duties as directed by the Facilities Team Leader
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of catering, cleaning or portering in a commercial environment
What’s offered
- Flexible working options
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Strong focus on career development
- Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
- NHS-specific perks inside and outside work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
