Linen Porter

Hotelcare View All Jobs; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on duty

On-site training

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Career progression

Salary finance / wage advances

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

HotelCare in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Linen Coordinator to join our hotel support team. You will manage linen stock levels, coordinate deliveries, fulfill orders and distribute linens to hotel departments, ensuring guests are served promptly. This role emphasizes health and safety compliance, teamwork and a can-do attitude.

Prior experience in hospitality is valued but not mandatory. On-site training, potential for career progression, paid holidays (up to 28 days), pension

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to lift, bend and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail in linen handling and tasks.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Can-do attitude and proactive approach.
• Adaptability to changing organisational needs.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Self-motivation and accountability.
• Ability to work confidentially and with integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow instructions.
• Awareness of safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage linen stock levels, coordinate deliveries, fulfill orders, and distribute linens.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and promptly report issues.
• Ensure proper storage and manage linen inventory.
• Provide guest assistance respectfully and address concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with team to achieve cleanliness goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow instructions from supervisors regarding cleaning schedules and tasks.
• Prior experience in a similar role is valued but not mandatory.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexible/adaptable

Can-do attitude

Customer service

Integrity

Confidentiality

Work under pressure

Safety awareness

Organisational adaptability

Job description

• Manage linen stock levels, coordinate deliveries, fulfill orders, and distribute linens.
• Adhere to health and safety policies, promptly report any issues, and maintain linen-related equipment.
• Ensure proper storage and manage linen inventory.
• Provide guest assistance respectfully, addressing concerns promptly.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve cleanliness goals and maintain a positive working environment.

• Following instructions from supervisors and managers regarding cleaning schedules and specific tasks.

  Prior experience in a similar role, preferably within a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment, is valued, though not mandatory.

• Familiarity with linen management procedures, such as sorting, folding, and distribution, is advantageous.

Skills and knowledge

• Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A 'Can Do' attitude.
• Adaptability to organisational needs.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Capability to provide excellent customer service.
• Self-motivation and accountability.
• Ability to work confidentially and with integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and to follow instructions.
• Awareness of safety regulations and compliance.

Flexibility

• You may be required to work different and/or additional hours of work (from those to which you have been previously notified in respect of any period) and carry out additional reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the Company and their clients.

  HotelCare, the UK's foremost hotel support services provider, boasts over 30 years of experience serving up to 200 plus hotels nationwide. Offering premium staff and services, including cleaning over 10,000 rooms daily and catering to various sectors such as apartments, leisure facilities, public areas, and corporate offices, we collaborate with ICE UK and Abbe ltd to introduce sustainable cleaning solutions, reducing our carbon footprint while upholding quality service.

  Up to 28 days paid holidays.

• A permanent job with flexible working hours.
• Free Lunch on duty (site dependant).
• Full on-site training.
• Salary Finance with exclusive rates - access to loans or wage advances (available once probation is complete).
• Career progression with the opportunity to undertake a HotelCare Apprenticeship.
• Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension, after 3 months' service.
• Recognition, incentives and awards.