Linen Services Assistant

NUH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is seeking a proactive Linen Services Assistant to join the Estates & Facilities team. Based at either the City or QMC Campus, you will work 37.5 hours per week (06:00–14:00, Mon–Fri) with occasional weekend work.

The role involves handling soiled linen, decontamination, folding and packing clean linen, and stock checks to ensure a high quality service. You will operate laundry equipment, record daily issues, follow health and safety policies, and contribute

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to carry heavy loads
• Knowledge of linen services and regulations
• COSHH procedures knowledge

Responsibilities

• Ensure soiled linen is stored in appropriate areas following safety guidelines
• Perform laundry duties: packing clean linen, sorting soiled linen, operating washers/dryers
• Check stock levels on wards and adjust deliveries using electronic devices
• Record daily issues to wards using Benchmarker software
• Wear clean protective uniform and PPE as required by policy
• Support induction and buddying of new staff

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Stock management

Education

Good basic level of secondary education

Linen services knowledge

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Estates & Facilities Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11h45 - 19h45 Mon - Fri) Job ref 164-8290616

Site City Town Nottingham Salary £25,272 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We require a proactive proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team in a production line environment within Linen Services.

To be part of a dedicated and highly motivated team of staff undertaking a number of different tasks which include the handling of soiled linen, the decontamination of linen in accordance with HTM01-04, folding and packing of clean linen either manually or utilising equipment, working in various locations within the laundry to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

The post holder will be based at either the City or QMC Campus as required in accordance with the needs of the service.

Hours of work are 37.5 per week working between the hours of 06h00 to 14h00 including bank holidays. Some weekend working may be required.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To ensure that all soiled linen is stored in appropriate areas and within Health and Safety guidelines.

Maintaining quality of work in accordance with the documented procedures - undertaking quality checks on linen.

Able to make straight forward judgements, investigate problems, e.g. fault finding, stock issues, staff cover.

To perform laundry duties including; packing of clean linen, sorting of soiled linen, programming/emptying of washer and dryers.

To carry out checks of stock levels on wards and departments using electronic devices and adjust delivery levels accordingly.

Record daily issues to wards and departments using the Benchmarker software.

To work with a flexible approach bearing in mind the needs of the service and staff.

To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.

To report any signs of infestation to the Linen Services Team Leader.

To be involved in development training by acting as a buddy to new starters by demonstrating own duties.

Completes timesheets or similar records.

Undertake cleaning audits and surveys as necessary to own work.

Demonstrates own activities to new or less experienced employees – supports induction on new starters.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to carry heavy loads. The role requires you to be active for prolonged periods of time which include the handling of soiled and the processing, folding and packing clean linen to ensure a high quality service is delivered to meet the needs of the service users.

To ensure the correct use of equipment following safety guidelines.

To report faulty equipment to Linen Service Team Leader

The post holder will communicate verbally and face to face with members of staff throughout the Trust patients, relatives and the general public

Disposal of sharps determined by the Waste Handling and Management policy.

To report Accidents to the Linen Service Team Leader

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Good basic level of secondary education
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures

Experience

• Knowledge of linen services and regulations

___________________________________________________________________________________

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website and/or follow us on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook

ID and Right to work checks : NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website and/or follow us on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook