Job Introduction
Linen Porter – Colchester Hospital
Hourly Rate: £12.51 / £15.51
Hours: 42.5 per week, 5/6 days over 7 (alternating shifts)
Location: Colchester Hospital
Please take the time to read the attached job description.
Overview
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Responsibilities
* Ensuring laundry deliveries are received, checked, and distributed across wards and departments.
* Maintaining agreed stock levels of clean linen and responding quickly to emergency requests.
* Collecting and sealing used linen for safe processing.
* Completing accurate records and paperwork to support hospital operations.
* Supporting wider portering duties when required – including transporting specimens, goods, medical gases, and equipment.
What You Bring
* Experience in a customer-focused service environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Attention to detail and ability to follow schedules.
* Flexible, reliable, and motivated with a professional approach.
* Willingness to work unsocial hours as part of a rotating shift pattern.
What We Offer
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
* Mental health and wellbeing resources
* Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
* Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
* Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
* Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
* Retirement savings plan and life insurance
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
* Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
* Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
* Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Document
* UK Rewards and Benefits Guide. 2025.pdf
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Facilities Services
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