Facilities Assistant - Cleaning
The closing date is 17 March 2026
Job summary
Our Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the FacilitiesTeams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of CleaningOperations. Our Facilities Assistant will be required to complete cleaning training inline with the National Cleaning Standards. They will be expected to carry out alltasks as per the daily cleaning schedules.They should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be preparedto carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable ofundertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working withnursing teams & the general public
Main duties of the job
Ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas andreport relevant equipment faults and need for repairsRemoval of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings,fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriatespecified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour coded liners according to the Trust's Waste Policy, secure and dispose ofwaste bagsReplenishing supplies - toilet rolls, soap etcClean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as requiredCleaning and correct storage of equipment and materialsReporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairsLocking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lightsAttend mandatory and essential training and periodic updatesObserving Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and
About us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right onyour doorstep.
Details
Date posted
03 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
388-7761983-CORP
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Newton Road
Torquay
TQ27AA
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge Newton Road
Torquay
TQ27AA
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