Job Description

The interview date for this role is 6th November
BFS Facilities Services (BFS) have vacancies for enthusiastic team players to work as Facilities Operatives, joining our Domestic Cleaning & Housekeeping Services within Barnsley Hospital.
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, eager to learn and develop in fast moving and challenging area of our business, so whilst previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.
Working pattern available:
Mon - Fri , 17.00 -20.00. 15 hours contracted
We are also looking for individuals who are interested to work as part of the Health on the High Street Scheme at the Alambra in Barnsley Town Centre.
What really matters to us is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and that we achieve this everyday, so we are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and who demonstrate those values and personal qualities that support the BHNFT way of working.
Main duties of the job
Proivide a service to wards and departments cleaning in close proximity to beds, with due respect for patients dignity.
Manage cleaning schedules in line with patient and ward activity
Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed and checked on a daily basis.
Provide emergency and ad hoc cleaning as required.
Undertake manual and mechanical cleaning activities in accordance with the cleaning schedule
Comply with methods of cleaning required for areas
Work safely at all times giving due consideration to themselves and others
Check and observe cleaning to be carried out in accordance with schedule
Certificates of Sponsorship
Individuals who may require sponsorship please use the link below to check eligibility UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), Level A are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
About us
We reserve the right to close this position early.
Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over 50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.
BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.
We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
12.60 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M9163-3288E-10-25
Job locations
Gawber Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Health On The High Street
Cheapside
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1SB
Community Diagnostic Centre
8 The Glass Works
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1GW
Job description
Job responsibilities
for Facilities Operative (Domestic Services)
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
for Facilities Operative (Domestic Services)
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Values
Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience
Essential

• Excellent customer care skills
• Strong team player
• Caring attitude
• Pride in job
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Person Specification
Values
Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words what motivates you to do a good job.

Experience
Essential

• Excellent customer care skills
• Strong team player
• Caring attitude
• Pride in job
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Skills Required