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FM Assistant - NorthNHS

Essex, CO4 5JL Permanent £25,272
Posted 22 September 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026
Colchester Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Epping Underground Station (36.7 miles, direct) Colchester North Park-and-Ride (1.2 miles, direct)

Job summary

FM Assistant Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) Various Sites within North Essex - e.g. Colchester/Clacton and Admin Units Various Hours/Days Available - If you're selected for interview, you can discuss the hours/days with the manager Clean all areas required in the work schedules which include toilets, corridors, offices, clinic rooms, store rooms. etc which includes dusting, mopping, wiping, changing bins.

To assist with the regeneration process of cook freeze meals by taking and recording the temperature of the cook chill food prior to placing it into the regeneration oven and commencing the cook cycle. which will include ensuring temperatures are recorded at the end of the regeneration cycle and for plating food

To be responsible for the cleaning of crockery and cutlery that is used for the serving of patient's meals.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of the in-house FM services to a specified area within the Trust, which may include in-patient wards, admin/clinical areas and retail outlets.

The FM services comprises of the cleaning, catering, portering, bed making and laundering services, however some of these services are unit specific. Therefore sections of this job description may not be relevant to all staff and will be identified where appropriate but are not exhaustive

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients, trust staff and visitors in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.

As part of the Facilities Team you are expected to have a flexible approach, excellent interpersonal, customer skills, the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise your duties to the role.

Job description

To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
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