Linen Porter


Company:	Dakota Hospitality Limited (Dakota Hotels)
Salary:	£12 - £12
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Ref: DAK1312

Branch: Dakota Newcastle

Location: Dakota Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary/Benefits: Earnings are £12.80 per hour, paid weekly.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be 3 shifts, working any 3 days out of 7

Hours per week: The role carries a permanent contract with typical hours of 15 - 21 hours per week

Posted date: 06/08/2026

Closing date: 06/09/2026

We are seeking a reliable and hard-working individual to join our Housekeeping Team in the role of Linen Porter.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Count in linen deliveries and manage linen stock by counting all linen to be sent away for laundering and inhouse stock.

Strip beds and remove all used linens and towels from guest bedrooms ahead of the Room Attendant/Housekeeper servicing the room.

As relief cover, you will be required to carry out the tasks of a Room Attendant/Housekeeper on occasion. This requires you to thoroughly deep clean guest bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, make beds, and detail to provide guests with an immaculately clean and welcoming space.

Carry out more heavy duty tasks within the department such as mattress turning, and setting up z-beds and cots.

Action notes on guest preferences and requests to personalize guest stays e.g. provide firm pillows.

Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times such as those pertaining to the handling of waste and manual handling.

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines and usage of cleaning equipment such as steamers.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

A minimum of one years working experience in a cleaning or labouring role is strongly preferred.

Someone with an eye for detail and who likes to work alone.

A reliable and dependable individual.

An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.

Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.

Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.

Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota

Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor

Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment

Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers

Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions

Family-friendly flexible working options

Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment

Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System

Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan

Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

APPLY

Please send us your up to date CV.

ABOUT DAKOTA NEWCASTLE

Ideally situated on the Quayside, our hotel boasts 118 bedrooms including 33 suites. Dakota Newcastle hosts our renowned Bar & Grill, Champagne Room, Cigar Terrace, and an events space for up to 60.

ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELS 

Dakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakota’s story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, and Glasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. With our newest hotel opening at Manchester Airport with more in our pipeline. 

Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards and have been voted within The Caterer’s Top 15 Best Employers in Hospitality for the last six years in a row. We were also featured within the Top 10 employers in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for the last three years running.

As winners of The Cateys ‘People Team of the Year’, we have award-winning internal training programmes within Dakota Academy fostering continuous development and ongoing training. As a result, over 75% of our leaders have been promoted internally and, for five consecutive years, a member of our team has won a prestigious Acorn Award awarded by 

The Caterer to the ‘Top 30 under 30’ in the industry, demonstrating our success in developing talent. 

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