Job Description

The Facilities Environmental Assistant will report to the Facilities Supervisor on their site of work. They will work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with the team of Facilities staff to promote and provide the services within Housekeeping, Catering and Portering.
They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.Deliver meal/beverage serviceBed makingManage linen qualityReport Maintenance issuesWater FlushingRemoval of all waste from area of workAssist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleaguesCompliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCPAssist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehiclesSite litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislationAssist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the safe and delivery of the housekeeping/catering services*Responsible for undertaking scheduled cleaning tasks*Responsible for upholding all infection Prevention and Control Measures as required within the Trust.*Responsible for ensuring that all housekeeping consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.*Responsible for undertaking ad hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Facilities Supervisor - Housekeeping or nursing staff*Responsible for undertaking catering tasks as per the work schedule ensuring that all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation is adhered to*Responsible for ensuring that the day room and dining areas are kept presentable for patients and visitors.*Responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient ingredients for beverages and condiments at all times*Responsible for ensuring there are sufficient ward provisions and snack boxes at all times*Responsible for assisting with the curtain change programme*Responsible for reporting the need for any estates maintenance request to the housekeeping supervisor
About us
The Facilities Team follow the below behaviours
Honesty and Transparency
Integrity
Empowerment
Compassion and Kindness
Dignity and Respect
Details
Date posted
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
285-6070-CORP
Job locations
Hallam Street
Hallam Street
West Bromwich
B71 4NH
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:*To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.*Deliver meal/beverage service*Bed making*Manage linen quality*Report Maintenance issues*Water Flushing*Removal of all waste from area of work*Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleagues*Compliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCP*Assist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehicles*Site litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislation*Assist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so Job description
Job responsibilities
They will hold a multi-skilled role where their key responsibilities will be as follows:*To ensure the environment is cleaned to National standards.*Deliver meal/beverage service*Bed making*Manage linen quality*Report Maintenance issues*Water Flushing*Removal of all waste from area of work*Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for both patients and colleagues*Compliance to Food Hygiene regulations and to comply with HACCP*Assist in the movement of all waste, linen and food which may require the use of electric tug vehicles or Trust vehicles*Site litter picking and ensure external site compounds are kept cleaned an maintained ensuring all waste is segregated as per legislation*Assist with the movement into secure areas of stores deliveries and to deliver items to wards/departments when instructed to do so
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Good basic education - ability to read and write numerical skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification or work towards

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 in Food Preparation or ability to work toward
• Qualification in Healthcare Cleaning

Experience
Desirable

• Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service.
• Experience of working in a Housekeeping/Catering/Portering Healthcare Service

Knowledge
Essential

• Must have a good knowledge of Health & Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks or to work towards on commencement
• Ability to follow procedures and manuals
• An understanding of operational techniques in delivering facilitoes services
• Must have good knowledge of food hygiene including temperature control and HACCP

Desirable

• Must have a full knowledge of cleaning

Skills/Personal qualitiies
Essential

• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Able to deliver operationally, to multitask and work under pressure meeting consistently demanding deadlines
• Reliable, flexible, friendly, approachable
• Performance orientated /customer focused
• Computer literate
• Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people.
• Must be flexible in working practices and hours.
• Must be able to follow clear instructions
• Must have empathy and understanding of patient's needs

Desirable

• Ability to drive, full clean driving licence

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Good basic education - ability to read and write numerical skills
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification or work towards

Desirable

• NVQ level 1 in Food Preparation or ability to work toward
• Qualification in Healthcare Cleaning

Experience
Desirable

• Must have experience of working in a Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities service.
• Experience of working in a Housekeeping/Catering/Portering Healthcare Service

Knowledge
Essential

• Must have a good knowledge of Health & Safety including COSSH, Safe Systems of Cleaning Tasks or to work towards on commencement
• Ability to follow procedures and manuals
• An understanding of operational techniques in delivering facilitoes services
• Must have good knowledge of food hygiene including temperature control and HACCP

Desirable

• Must have a full knowledge of cleaning

Skills/Personal qualitiies
Essential

• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Able to deliver operationally, to multitask and work under pressure meeting consistently demanding deadlines
• Reliable, flexible, friendly, approachable
• Performance orientated /customer focused
• Computer literate
• Must be a good communicator, to mix with a variety of people.
• Must be flexible in working practices and hours.
• Must be able to follow clear instructions
• Must have empathy and understanding of patient's needs

Desirable

• Ability to drive, full clean driving licence

Skills Required