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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

FM Assistant - Portering

Description

We are seeking an FM Assistant - Portering to join our team at St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff, and visitors.

Job Summary: The FM Assistant - Portering will work 15 hours per week on Thursdays and Fridays from 07:00 to 15:30, earning £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata).

Main Duties: The FM services comprise cleaning, catering, portering, bed making, and laundering services. You will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in line with National Standards of Cleanliness
  • Providing excellent interpersonal and customer skills
  • Prioritizing and organizing duties using initiative

Benefits:

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
  • Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
  • Staff discounts, including Blue Light Card and NHS discount offers
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex
  • Interest-free season ticket loans

Person Specification:

  • Essential: within a reasonable traveling distance, working visa and residency within the UK, previous experience
  • Desirable: driver's license, knowledge of the role, good communication skills

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • driver's license
  • good communication skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9364-26-1053

Apply on Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust