Job Description

Facilities Operative - Domestic, Pontllanfraith Clinic
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Operative working within Domestic Services based at our Pontllanfraith Clinic.
We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual who is committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
The post-holder will undertake a range of specific work functions across the Facilities service.
Main duties of the job
The duties within each function will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties, and must also be able to cover rosters.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-EA111-0925
Job locations
Pontllanfraith Clinic
Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
NP12 2YU
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations Health & Safety Policies and work procedures.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 regards recording data.
• Basic Food Hygiene Training.
• Knowledge and compliance with Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Circular CEL 23 (2010).
• Knowledge gained on corporate and local facilities induction and completion of internal training programme over a 12 week period (1 week departmental training with further 2 weeks on the job training).

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role.

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Good Customer Care Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised alone or as part of a team
• Basic IT skills.
• Moving and handling skills.
• Operation of mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Able to work hours flexibly
• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to post.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations Health & Safety Policies and work procedures.
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9002 regards recording data.
• Basic Food Hygiene Training.
• Knowledge and compliance with Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Circular CEL 23 (2010).
• Knowledge gained on corporate and local facilities induction and completion of internal training programme over a 12 week period (1 week departmental training with further 2 weeks on the job training).

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role.

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Good Customer Care Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised alone or as part of a team
• Basic IT skills.
• Moving and handling skills.
• Operation of mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Able to work hours flexibly
• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

Skills Required