Generic Facilities Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Facilities Service Assistant to join our team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is a vital role supporting patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at West Mendip Hospital

As a Facilities Service Assistant, you will work closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Housekeeper, and other staff to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with National Cleaning Standards, Trust policies, and Health & Safety regulations.

We have 2 vacancies to fill - one for 24 hours and one for 16 hours.

Main duties of the job

• Cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms, ward areas, offices, and public spaces.
• Supporting catering services, including meal preparation and delivery.
• Assisting with portering tasks such as transporting equipment, linen, and supplies.
• Maintaining stock levels and ensuring safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals (COSHH compliance).
• Participating in mandatory training (Fire Safety, Infection Control, Moving & Handling).

Joining Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Facilities Service Assistant means becoming part of a supportive and dedicated team that plays a vital role in patient care. You'll have access to the benefits of working for the NHS, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and staff discounts. This is your chance to make a real difference every day by ensuring our hospitals remain safe, clean, and welcoming environments for patients, visitors, and staff.

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.