Facilities Operative (Domestic) - County Hospital

Job summary

Are you a motivated and reliable individual who takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service?

We are looking for enthusiastic Facilities Operatives to join our dedicated Facilities Team, helping to create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

This role plays a vital part in supporting patient care and ensuring excellent standards of hygiene across our healthcare facilities.

There are various posts available including the following hours:-

Post 1 - 21 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm-7:00pm over 5 shifts per week

Post 2 - 19 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm - 7:00pm over 4 shifts per week and 11:30am - 7:00pm 1 shift per week

Post 3 - 15 hours per week to be worked 4.00pm - 7:00pm to be worked over 5 shifts per week

The above posts also include some weekend working

Post 4 - 30 hours per week to be worked 07:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday

Post 4 - 15 hours per week to be worked 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

As a Facilities Operative, you will:

• Clean clinical and non-clinical areas to the highest standards.
• Maintain floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings and sanitary facilities.
• Collect and dispose of waste safely.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
• Carry out specialist cleaning tasks when required.
• Work closely with patients, nursing teams and colleagues to provide an excellent service.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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 future training as required by the post

Desirable

• BIFM/NVQ level 2

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 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

Abilities

Essential

• Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
• Mental - Able to work under pressure
• Mental - Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
• Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
• Working Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluids