Facilities Operative, Chepstow Community Hospital

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Facilities Operative, Chepstow Community Hospital

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering excellent standards of cleanliness, patient care and customer service? Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for motivated and reliable Facilities Operatives in (Domestic/Ward Catering) to join our dedicated Facilities Team, supporting patients, visitors and staff across our healthcare facilities in domestic services/ ward-based catering duties, helping to ensure patients receive a high-quality experience during their stay

Whether you are starting your career or looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering essential services that directly support patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a Facilities Operative, you'll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe and hygienic clinical and non-clinical environments/ supporting patient meal services. Duties include:

• Cleaning wards, departments and communal areas to a high standard
• Maintaining washrooms, fixtures, fittings and floor surfaces
• Managing waste collection and replenishing consumable supplies
• Supporting ward catering services, including serving meals and beverages
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene standards and food safety procedures
• Monitoring food temperatures and stock levels
• Working closely with patients, nursing staff and colleagues to provide excellent customer care

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-EA100-1126

Job locations

Chepstow Community Hospital

Tempest Way

Chepstow

NP16 5YX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Abilities

Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Abilities

Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Cleaning which may include bodily fluids

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Chepstow Community Hospital

Tempest Way

Chepstow

NP16 5YX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Chepstow Community Hospital

Tempest Way

Chepstow

NP16 5YX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Julia Holl

[email protected]

01291636550

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-EA100-1126

Job locations

Chepstow Community Hospital

Tempest Way

Chepstow

NP16 5YX

United Kingdom

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