Facilities Operative - Domestic

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewAre you passionate about making a difference in a healthcare environment?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 - 13:50The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobCleaning 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.Working for our organisationAneurin 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.Education & TrainingEssential criteriaBasic general educationLiterate & NumerateWillingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months)Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training including Basic Food Hygiene certificateWillingness to undertake future training as required by the postDesirable criteriaBIFM/NVQ level 2Knowledge & ExperienceDesirable criteriaExperience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environmentSkillsEssential criteriaAble to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skillsAbility to follow instructions and proceduresCapable of achieving and maintaining high standardsDependable & reliable with good time management skillsAble to remain effective under pressureAble to work as part of a teamSelf motivated and enthusiasticExcellent customer care skillsAbility to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation