£12.60 per hour
NHS
Opportunities to enhance patient and customer experience through high-quality service.
Flexible working hours and schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive pay rate with a temporary top-up reflecting the living wage.
Full training provided, making it accessible for candidates with or without prior experience.
Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being and career development.
Possibility of career advancement through various training and professional pathways.
Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Welsh speakers.
Join the dedicated team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as a Facilities Operative within Domestic Services at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals, especially those with a caring nature, to enhance patient experiences while making a genuine impact in a supportive environment. With roles available offering flexible hours—perfect for those balancing personal and professional commitments—you'll receive full training to equip you with the skills needed, even if you have no previous experience.
At Aneurin Bevan, we believe in caring for our staff just as much as we do for our patients. Join a multi-award-winning team that values your contributions and supports your career development through extensive training and a fantastic rewards package. Whether you can communicate in Welsh or English, we welcome applicants from all walks of life to help shape a world-class healthcare service. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference!
At Aneurin Bevan, we believe in caring for our staff just as much as we do for our patients. Join a multi-award-winning team that values your contributions and supports your career development through extensive training and a fantastic rewards package. Whether you can communicate in Welsh or English, we welcome applicants from all walks of life to help shape a world-class healthcare service. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference!
Opportunities to enhance patient and customer experience through high-quality service.
Flexible working hours and schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive pay rate with a temporary top-up reflecting the living wage.
Full training provided, making it accessible for candidates with or without prior experience.
Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being and career development.
Possibility of career advancement through various training and professional pathways.
Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Welsh speakers.
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.
If 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 be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has exciting opportunities to join our Facilities team as Facilities Operatives working within Domestic Services at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
We are looking for highly motivated and energetic individuals who are committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
The post-holder will undertake a range of specific work functions across the Facilities service.
There are 3 posts available with the following hours:-
Post 1: 16 hours worked 16:30 - 20:00 over 2 days & 17:00 - 20:00 over 3 days.
Post 2 & Post 3: 15 hours to be worked 17:00 - 20:00 over 5 days
Main duties of the job
The duties within each function will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties, and must also be able to cover rosters.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Education & Training
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If 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 be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has exciting opportunities to join our Facilities team as Facilities Operatives working within Domestic Services at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
We are looking for highly motivated and energetic individuals who are committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
The post-holder will undertake a range of specific work functions across the Facilities service.
There are 3 posts available with the following hours:-
Post 1: 16 hours worked 16:30 - 20:00 over 2 days & 17:00 - 20:00 over 3 days.
Post 2 & Post 3: 15 hours to be worked 17:00 - 20:00 over 5 days
Main duties of the job
The duties within each function will be set out in the relevant job schedules. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties, and must also be able to cover rosters.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Education & Training
Essential criteria
- 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
- BIFM/NVQ level 2
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
- Mental - Able to work under pressure
- Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks
- Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
- Working Conditions - Cleaning which may include bodily fluids
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To work as a Facilities Operative in the UK, you typically need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualities that are often required:
Technical Skills
1. Maintenance Skills: Basic knowledge of building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and HVAC systems.
2. Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding health and safety regulations and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
3. Cleaning and Hygiene Practices: Familiarity with cleaning standards and procedures to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in facilities.
4. Equipment Operation: Ability to operate maintenance and cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
5. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using basic office software for reporting maintenance issues and managing schedules (e.g., Microsoft Office or facility management software).
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate with other staff, management, and external contractors.
2. Teamwork: Capability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different departments.
3. Customer Service Orientation: Providing excellent service to building users and addressing their needs or complaints effectively.
Personal Attributes
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and determine effective solutions quickly.
2. Attention to Detail: Carefulness in carrying out tasks to ensure high standards and prevent oversights.
3. Reliability: Dependability and a strong work ethic, as facilities operatives often follow strict schedules and need to meet deadlines.
4. Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts or adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Additional Considerations
- Relevant Qualifications: While not always essential, a qualification in facilities management, maintenance, or a related field can be beneficial.
- Experience: Some employers may require previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, or similar role.
- Driving License: Depending on the role, a valid UK driving license may be required, especially if the job involves traveling between different sites.
Training and Development
- Many employers provide on-the-job training, and relevant certifications (such as health and safety training) are often encouraged or required to enhance your qualifications.
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