Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 20 July 2026

Join our Facilities Management team as a Facilities Assistant. You will carry out a range of duties associated with the provision of professional cleaning, catering and patient support activities while maintaining respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

You will:

• Communicate and work with hospital staff, patients, public members and external contacts, including the Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager and ward staff, and other colleagues in the Trust.
• Work without direct supervision and follow the schedules prepared by the facilities management team.
• Make decisions regarding the order of tasks to align with area procedures, priorities and patient needs.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out routine and ad‑hoc cleaning duties, including infection control procedures.
• Work within and complete the Trust Cleaning Method Statement Manual.
• Prepare and provide a food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with policies and food safety guidelines, including HACCP.
• Provide a collection and delivery service for relevant service departments.
• Handle all types of linen for wards and associated areas and complete other laundry duties.
• Unload supplies, ensure correct storage, and distribute them to departments.
• Use all required PPE, including gloves, aprons, masks, headwear, and other items.
• Report pest infestations, equipment faults, and repair needs.

Job responsibilities

• Carry out routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed schedule and task frequencies to maintain national cleaning standards.
• Ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards.
• Clean wards as required.
• Provide appropriate dietary needs and food delivery service to patients, visitors and staff as requested, including service of beverages and snacks throughout the day.
• Distribute, collect and collate menu cards.
• Clean catering areas and all associated equipment, including the clearing, washing and storage of crockery, cutlery and equipment related to the food and beverage service.
• Conduct routine security checks, check that outside lighting is working, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensure the cleanliness of site vehicles.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to prioritise and work flexibly as part of a team.
• Advise and demonstrate activities in own area of work to new or less experienced team members.
• Experience in a professional cleaning role.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic keyboard and IT skills.
• Qualification in Food Hygiene Level 2 or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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