Job Description

FM Supervisor Band 3 - 24,937 - 26,598 per annum, pro rata 35 hours per week Colchester
Mobile Supervisor for North Essex Clinics with use of company vehicle during working hours
To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services within the Trust's North Essex Community Clinics. The FM services comprises of the cleaning services, however some other services are unit specific. Appointed person will have access to a work vehicle for travel between sites (cannot be used for personal use).
Main duties of the job

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
• Basic understanding of infection control
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (where necessary). Currently not required within designated area but maybe applicable on other locations.
• Understanding of the responsibilities relating to Health and Safety at Work and COSHH (where necessary)
• Basic knowledge of NHS Organisation
• Knowledge of manual handling

If you're shortlisted for this role, your interview will take place on 30 December 2025
Main duties of the job
ROLE SUMMARY

• You will responsible for undertaking regular 1 -1s/appraisals with FM Staff
• You will responsible for ensuring that mandatory training is up to date for self and FM Staff
• Ensure that all areas are maintained to a clean and hygienic level for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the current National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Ensuring the stores are delivered to each site
• Arrange rosters to ensure that there is sufficient cover available and resources are used efficiently.
• Provide FM support and advice as required.
• To deal efficiently any complaints/issues, report remedial action to Facilities Officer.
• As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and customer skills, ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties.

About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Details
Date posted
10 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-A-9628
Job locations
16/17 Clough Road
Severalls Business Park
Colchester
CO4 9QS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills/experience

• To be able to read, write and converse in English
• Able to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to prioritise work of self and others
• Ability to work alone and with other team members as part of a team
• Similar previous experience
• Basic use of computer packages word, excel and outlook
• Confident to work in areas with mental health clients
• Able to undertake general portering duties
• Performance focused to operate within agreed performance standards
• A good understanding of customer service, i.e. caring, kind, able to be flexible, a good sense of humor, able to hold a conversation with others
• Possess excellent personal hygiene standards

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving License

For further information - Please see attached job description and person specification Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills/experience

• To be able to read, write and converse in English
• Able to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to prioritise work of self and others
• Ability to work alone and with other team members as part of a team
• Similar previous experience
• Basic use of computer packages word, excel and outlook
• Confident to work in areas with mental health clients
• Able to undertake general portering duties
• Performance focused to operate within agreed performance standards
• A good understanding of customer service, i.e. caring, kind, able to be flexible, a good sense of humor, able to hold a conversation with others
• Possess excellent personal hygiene standards

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving License

For further information - Please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Knowledge/Education/Qualifications
Essential

• English language GCSE or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• BICS/BIFM Qualification in cleaning/FM or equivalent level of experience

Skills/experience
Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, including problem solving using own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience in supervisory role

Person Specification
Knowledge/Education/Qualifications
Essential

• English language GCSE or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• BICS/BIFM Qualification in cleaning/FM or equivalent level of experience

Skills/experience
Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines, including problem solving using own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience in supervisory role

Skills Required