FM Assistant - Portering
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust FM Assistant - Portering
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
FM Assistant - Portering 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
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-583
Job locations
St Margaret’s Hospital
Epping
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions
Person Specification
Locaility
Essential
- be within a reasonable travelling distance
Desirable
- drivers license
Experience
Essential
- working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area
- previous experience
Desirable
- knowledge on the roll being advertised
- good communication skills
Locaility
Essential
- be within a reasonable travelling distance
Desirable
- drivers license
Experience
Essential
- working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area
- previous experience
Desirable
- knowledge on the roll being advertised
- good communication skills
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Margaret’s Hospital
Epping
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Margaret’s Hospital
Epping
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Facilities Officer
Ricky Cichon
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-583
Job locations
St Margaret’s Hospital
Epping
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
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