Facilities Assistant - Cleaning
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ27AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
5 days leftJob description
Our Facilities Department is looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our Facilities Teams, supporting our new ways of working focused ...
- Maintain cleaning standards -- ensure all designated areas meet required standards and report any equipment faults or repair needs.
- Clean surfaces and fixtures -- remove dust, dirt and debris from floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary areas using the correct colour-coded methods and equipment (e.g., mopping units, vacuum cleaners).
- Manage waste safely -- empty and clean waste bins, replace colour-coded liners in line with the Trust Waste Policy, and secure and dispose of waste bags appropriately.
- Replenish supplies -- restock toilet rolls, soap and other consumables.
- Clean blinds, windows and curtains -- clean internal windows and blinds and change curtains when required.
- Store equipment correctly -- clean and correctly store all equipment and materials after use.
- Report equipment issues -- identify and report faults or repair needs promptly.
- Secure areas -- lock/unlock doors and windows and switch lights on/off as required.
- Attend mandatory training -- complete all essential training and periodic updates.
- Follow Health & Safety regulations -- work in line with Trust Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.
Please refer to the combined job description and person specification for further job duties and eligibility.
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.
Application questions
Essential
- Experience within a professional cleaning role
- Numerate and literate
- Occasionally required to work in unpleasant conditions this maybe in the form of a warm environment i.e. kitchen at ward level
Desirable: - Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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