Facilities Assistant

NHS Scotland • Inverness, GB • 3d ago

We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at New Craig’s Inverness, however there may be a requirement to work across other facilities within the locality.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills.

The successful applicant’s role shall be varied to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services with a variety of shift patterns to support the needs of the services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.

To meet specified cleaning schedules and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.

Catering duties within a clean safe working environment & to assist in the preparation and plating up of all patient meals, regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.

An Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but full training will be given.

To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications

We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Department contact:

emma.johnston6@nhs.scot

Facilities Support Manager

Job Reference: 238568
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 1st March 2026

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Heath and Care Worker Visa.

 NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

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