Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Care to 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.

At all times the position demands the respect of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

• Communicate and work with Hospital staff and patients, including members of the public and external contacts, Facilities Manager, Matron, ward manager, 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 work to fit in with area procedures, priorities and patient needs
• 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
• Carry out all tasks according to policies
• Provide a collection and delivery service for relevant service departments
• Clean and safely store all patient support equipment including medical gases
• Provide patient transportation within site area when required
• Handle all types of linen and other laundry duties
• Assist with unloading of supplies, correct storage and distribution to departments
• Use all PPE as required (gloves, aprons, masks, headwear and other items)
• Report pest infestations, equipment faults and need for repairs
• Conduct routine security checks, ensure outside lighting works, assist with fire alarm testing, firefighting equipment checks, and ensure cleanliness of site vehicles
• Ensure any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
• Maintain National cleaning standards, present and future guidelines

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

• Experience with in a professional cleaning role
• Understanding of COSHH regulations

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust