Facilities Service Assistant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Bridgwater, TA6 4GUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
Are you a reliable and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and making a real...
As a Facilities Service Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of hospital facilities services. Depending on service needs, your duties may include housekeeping, cleaning, catering and portering activities.
You will work as part of a dedicated facilities team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, food hygiene and customer service are maintained throughout the hospital.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out cleaning duties across wards, patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and communal areas.
- Support the delivery of meals, snacks and beverages to patients.
- Maintain safe and hygienic environments in line with infection prevention standards.
- Handle waste and linen safely and appropriately.
- Complete cleaning schedules, monitoring forms and departmental records.
- Operate cleaning equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance issues.
- Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.
- Respond professionally and courteously to patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Support apprentices and new team members where required.
- Work flexibly to support service needs across hospital sites.
Every clean room, prepared meal and welcoming environment helps improve the experience of our patients and visitors. If you are passionate about delivering excellent service and want to contribute to healthcare in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that helps provide outstanding care across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
Qualifications
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First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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