Facilities Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 32.5
- Hours / week
- 32.5
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Facilities Assistant to provide high-quality cleaning and facilities services at Islay Hospital. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment by performing routine and enhanced cleaning, managing waste, and supporting the wider facilities team. The successful candidate will adhere to infection prevention and control standards and contribute to patient care and staff wellbeing. Flexibility to cover leave and sickness is required.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258493
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
15/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Islay Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
32.5
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Support Services
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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.
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).
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and reliable Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning and facilities services across Islay Hospital and associated sites.
The postholder will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment in line with the National Cleaning Services Specification and local infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.
Duties will include routine and enhanced
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