FM Assistant - Portering

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust FM Assistant - Portering The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary FM Assistant - Portering Band 2 - £12.92 per hour (£25,272 per annum pro rata) St Margaret's Hospital 15 hours per week - Thursday and Friday - 07:00 - 15:30 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. 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. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 364-B-583 Job locations St Margaret’s Hospital Epping CM16 6TN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to the attached job description specification and follow are work schedules and instructions Person Specification Locaility Essential be within a reasonable travelling distance Desirable drivers license Experience Essential working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area previous experience Desirable knowledge on the roll being advertised good communication skills Person Specification Locaility Essential be within a reasonable travelling distance Desirable drivers license Experience Essential working visa and residency within the UK and live local to the area previous experience Desirable knowledge on the roll being advertised good communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Se