General Facilities Assistant
The Edenfield Centre, Prestwich M25 3BL
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
30 hours per week (6-hour shifts, 5 shifts over 7 days on varying rota)
Core hours Monday – Friday 08.00-19.00 & Weekends 10.00-18.00
All applicants MUST be able to work any 6 hour shift between these core hours any day of the week.
Band 2: Weekdays £12.51/hr, Saturdays £17.64/hr & Sundays/Bank Holidays £22.90/hr
About the Role
As a General Facilities Assistant, you’ll contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Edenfield Centre by supporting a variety of non-clinical functions. Your role will help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities will vary and may include:
* General site support including movement of items, equipment and materials.
* Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across designated areas.
* Assisting in the safe and secure operation of site access points and perimeter areas.
* Carrying out basic checks and reporting any issues in relation to building facilities or equipment.
* Ensuring health and safety procedures and Trust guidelines are followed at all times.
* Undertaking duties as directed, with a flexible and proactive approach to service needs.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable, and able to work well both independently and as part of a wider team. You should be comfortable undertaking a range of practical tasks and responding to changing priorities throughout the day.
Essential qualities and experience include:
* Good communication skills.
* A practical and flexible approach to work.
* Able to carry out duties requiring moderate physical activity.
* Willingness to learn and follow workplace procedures and guidelines.
* Awareness of general safety and cleanliness standards in a working environment.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.
* A positive approach to attendance and timekeeping.
About the Trust
Working with GMMH means being part of a team that values respect, compassion, and teamwork. At Edenfield Centre, you’ll play a key part in supporting the delivery of high-quality mental health services, while receiving training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: –
* Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
* First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
* Dedicated consultants
* Flexible working options
* Free DBS and free training
* Build holiday allowance.
* Support when you need it – 24/7, 365 days a year.
* Stakeholder pension scheme
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.
Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 126,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS. Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion