Facilities Service Assistant

As a Facilities Service Assistant, no two days are the same. You'll support a range of essential services including cleaning, catering and portering, helping to ensure the smooth running of hospital services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across wards, patient areas and public spaces
• Supporting meal service, including preparing and delivering food and drinks to patients
• Assisting with the movement of equipment, supplies and occasionally patients
• Handling laundry, waste and stock to keep services running efficiently
• Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support patient care
• Following infection control, health & safety and hygiene standards at all times
  
  We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Facilities Service Assistant to join our team within a busy Community Hospital. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play a vital part in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff., Previous experience in cleaning, catering or portering is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. This role requires flexibility, including weekend and shift work to meet the needs of the service.
If you're someone who takes pride in your work and wants to play an important role in supporting patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

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, 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.


• 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.