Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

FM Assistant

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

FM Assistant

Band 2 - £12.51 per hour (£24,465 per annum pro rata)

37 hours per week - see rota below

Thurrock Community Hospital

Week 1:

Jubilee - Mon - Fri - 06:00 - 08:00

Meadowview ward- Thur and Fri- 16:30 - 19:30 (Kitchen shift)

Gloucester ward- Wednesday and Thursday - 09:30 - 12:30 (Bedrooms)

Gloucester ward - Saturday - 07:30 - 14:30 (Kitchen)

Gloucester ward - Sunday - 08:00 - 14:00

Week 2:

Jubilee - Mon - Fri - 06:00 - 08:00

Mayfield ward - Friday - 07:30 - 14:30 (Kitchen shift)

Mayfield ward - Friday - 16:00 - 19:00 (Kitchen shift)

Gloucester ward - Wednesday and Thursday - 09:30 - 12:30 (Bedrooms)

Gloucester ward - Saturday - 07:30 - 14:30 (Kitchen)

Gloucester ward - Sunday - 08:00 - 14:00

John Tallock - Friday - 16:30 - 19:00

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.o 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.o 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.o 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.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% 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

  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9864

Job locations

Thurrock Hospital

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 others items in the kitchens; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps and replacing bin liners. (*providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)

For more information on this job role, please see the attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 others items in the kitchens; restocking consumables such as toilet tissue, handtowels, soap; descaling taps and replacing bin liners. (*providing they have not been soiled with body fluids)

For more information on this job role, please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualification in Basic Food hygiene
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Desirable

  • Qualification in Basic Food hygiene

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

Thurrock Hospital

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thurrock Hospital

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Officer

Robbie Deeming

robbie.deeming@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9864

Job locations

Thurrock Hospital

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


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