Overview
FM Assistant (Domestic Services) – Band 2 – £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata) – 17.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 8:00pm
Addison House Surgery, Harlow
Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.
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 comprise 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, and the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.
If you're shortlisted for this role, your interview will take place on 30 September 2025.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Domestic Service including Rapid Response (CAT).
* Undertake a variety of duties which will include vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors; high/low dusting; cleaning vertical and horizontal surfaces, mirrors, chairs, bed frames, bins, sani-bins, toilets, sinks, baths and showers; cleaning cookers, regeneration ovens, fridges/freezers (defrosting on a regular basis), microwaves and other items in the kitchens; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, hand towels, soap; descaling taps and replacing bin liners. (Note: this item contains a formatting error in the original; content retained)
* Report to the supervisor any problems that may affect your ability to clean (e.g., floor coverings, surfaces).
* Ensure correct colour coded equipment is used and keep all equipment clean, safe and tidy.
* Use any machinery/equipment safely and report faults promptly; use equipment only for its intended purpose and follow safety signs and circuit breakers where appropriate.
* Ensure recyclables and general/clinical waste are disposed/stored/segregated in accordance with Trust policy/procedures.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
Staff Bank and recruitment notes
Join our Staff Bank. Our NHS staff bank is managed by the trust to hire clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. All permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank; there is no obligation to work more shifts, but the option is available. If joining in a fixed-term role, indicate on your New Starter paperwork that you wish to join the staff bank.
Please include professional references with business contact information covering the last three years of employment history. Personal or character references are not accepted. As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Equal opportunities and safety
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services and encourage people with disabilities to apply. If you require this application in another format (e.g., Braille or audio), contact the Recruitment Department.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Important: COVID vaccination requirements may apply as part of pre-employment checks for care home roles, unless exempt.
Notes on AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process.
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