Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in a healthcare environment? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting patient care? We're looking for a dedicated Facilities Operative to join our team, delivering essential domestic services across clinical and non-clinical areas.
The working hours will be Monday to Friday 07:30 - 13:50
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job

• Cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, and sanitary areas to high standards.
• Replenishing disposable items and managing waste disposal.
• Performing specialist cleaning tasks using steam cleaners and HPV equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and professional team.
• Receive full training and development opportunities.
• Make a real impact on patient experience and wellbeing.

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
14 November 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-EA150-1125
Job locations
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic general education
• Literate & Numerate
• Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)
• Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards
• Dependable & reliable with good time management skills
• Able to remain effective under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation

Skills Required