# FM Assistant (Cleaning)

**Company**: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: Harlow
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £25,272 per annum pro rata
**Category**: Facilities & Maintenance
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Facilities Management Assistant (Cleaning) to join our team at the Derwent Centre in Harlow. As a valued member of our Estates & Facilities Management Team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the environment to an excellent standard.

**Job Summary:** The successful candidate will be responsible for providing cleaning services to a specified area within the Trust, including in-patient areas and retail outlets. The role involves working flexibly as part of the Facilities Team and being aware of the importance of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

**Main Duties:**

- Cleaning of wards, areas, and equipment, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing

- Restocking consumables and disposing of waste correctly

- Using and maintaining cleaning equipment and materials safely and efficiently

- Assisting with laundry services, including washing, drying, and finishing patient clothing and linens

- Carrying out portering tasks, including delivering pharmacy boxes, medical records, and general stores

- Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace, including the laundry and storage areas

**Benefits:**

- Competitive salary of £25,272 per annum pro rata

- 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service

- Season ticket loans

- NHS discounts for staff

- Excellent training facilities and opportunities

- Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and cycle to work

**Requirements:**

- Right to work in the UK

- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

## Skills

### Required
- cleaning
- laundry
- portering
- communication

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