Generic Facilities Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patient care and experience? Join our dedicated Facilities team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Facilities Service Assistant.

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our hospital environment. You'll be involved in cleaning, catering, portering, and general housekeeping duties, all essential to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming space for patients, staff, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out cleaning duties across wards, patient rooms, kitchens, and communal areas.
• Supporting catering services including meal preparation, delivery, and food safety checks.
• Assisting with portering tasks such as transporting equipment, linen, and patient items.
• Maintaining hygiene standards in line with National Cleaning Standards and Trust policies.
• Working closely with the Facilities Team Leader, Housekeeper, and clinical teams.

Apply now to become part of a supportive and friendly team who make a meaningful impact on patent care and wellbeing.

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.