Facilities Service Assistant
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Facilities Service Assistant
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
The Generic worker:
Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.
You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments.
The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service in Housekeeping and Catering.
Main duties of the job
The Generic worker:
Specific duties will be discussed at interview to meet service requirement.
You will work closely with the Facilities Housekeeper, Facilities Team Leader and other Facilities Staff, Matron, Facilities Head of Catering and where applicable some Heads of Departments.
The post holder will be directed by the Facilities Team Leader to carry out a range of duties for the needs of the service in Housekeeping and Catering.
The cleaning of the work environment following a planned and methodical approach in order to ensure all areas are included.
Examples of areas cleaned are toilets, bathrooms, and patient's single rooms, ward areas, patient's day rooms, and lounges, offices, meeting rooms, external patio areas and the immediate external vicinity of entrances, outpatients departments, kitchens and sanitary areas.
The post holder will be require to resolve fault finding on equipment used or change in cleaning schedules.
Participate in training as directed by the Facilities Team Leader. This would include training in cleaning techniques and mandatory training such as Fire Safety, Moving & Handing, COSHH, and Infection Control.
Working alongside and supporting apprentices with their daily duties, using a buddy system, ensuring they fully understand all Health and Safety aspects of the role, Trust policies and procedures.
Complete actions for environmental audits as required to monitor standards of cleanliness.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-6217
Job locations
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description
Experience
Essential
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description
Experience
Essential
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
Desirable
- Please see attached Job Description
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Rangi Goonatillake
01460243351
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-6217
Job locations
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
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