Facilities Team Leader
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA4 1DD · Wellington, TA21 8QQ
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
As Facilities Team Leader, you will lead a diverse team delivering essential services across 2 hospital sites. From portering, cleaning, catering and ...
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
Oversee and allocate daily workloads for the Facilities Team across two sites. Ensure compliance with NHS National Cleaning Standards, Better Hospital Food programme and Trust Policies. Manage rotas and sickness cover using Eroster. Monitor cleanliness audits, patient surveys and stock control. Liaise with hospital colleagues, contractors and external agencies to maintain high standards. Support recruitment, training and performance management of the Facilities Team.
As a Facilities Team Leader, you will be part of a supportive team that values kindness, respect and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to vital services that directly impacts patient care, while developing your leadership skills and progressing your career within the NHS. Full training and ongoing development are provided along with access to NHS benefits, pension scheme and staff discounts.
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
Essential
- Maths
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy, English language skills.
- IT skills
- Vocational level 3 qualification appropriate to the post, or working towards within an agreed timescale
Desirable
- Understanding of infection control procedures
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Knowledge of HACCP
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Significant supervisory management experience
- A proven employment history in cleaning and or catering
Desirable
- Experience of staff training, induction and performance management
- Experience in completing audits
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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