Job Description

We are recruiting for a Facilities Operative (Cleaner) experience within the commercial cleaning industry or a health and social care setting is welcomed.Your hourly rate in this role will be 12.51. Weekend and Bank Holidays will attract an enhanced hourly pay.Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staff which include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
• Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available)
• Access to NHS discounts and access to Blue Light card discounts

We encourage you to call us for more information, or to arrange a time to come in and see us, meet the teamand receive support with your application. Tina Sharpe would love to hear from you on 01795 562076 or emailtina.sharpe@nhs.netOr else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
This is primarily a hands-on cleaning position where you will learn all the back-ground skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the role, e.g. enhanced and periodic clean training, NHS National Cleaning standards, completion of paperwork, equipment training, COSHH, waste management and basic catering tasks
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
846-7577242-EP
Job locations
Clover street
Chatham
ME4 4DT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of good hygiene
• Basic knowledge of IT skills
• Understanding of written and verbal English language

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards 2025
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety practices

Experience
Essential

• Recent cleaning experience
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning in a health and Social Care setting

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to carry out manual tasks
• Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Attention to detail and presentation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Professional in approach
• Calm and able to work under pressure
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Integrity and willingness to be accountable

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of good hygiene
• Basic knowledge of IT skills
• Understanding of written and verbal English language

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards 2025
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety practices

Experience
Essential

• Recent cleaning experience
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning in a health and Social Care setting

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to carry out manual tasks
• Can work as part of a team and on their own initiative
• Attention to detail and presentation

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential

• Professional in approach
• Calm and able to work under pressure
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Integrity and willingness to be accountable

Skills Required