Housekeeper Relief
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.92 to £12.92 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5JL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 24 Hours / various days early/late
- £12.92 per hour + enhancements for night shift & weekends
- Blue Light Card
- Location is Colchester Hospital
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Job Introduction
We’re looking for aHousekeeper Reliefto join ourSodexoteam atColchester Hospital. Inthis vital role, you’ll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environmentfor patients, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly support health andwellbeing throughout the hospital.If you have a strong work ethic, an eye for detail,and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is your chance to bepart of something greater. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Youbelong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.
Job Introduction
We're looking for a Housekeeper to join our Healthcare team atColchesterHospital. In this rewarding role, you'llplay a vital part in supporting patient care by maintaining exceptionalcleanliness standards, assisting with meal services, and ensuring wards andclinical environments remain safe, comfortable, and welcoming for patients,visitors, and colleagues.
This is an opportunity to join a team that helpsdeliver outstanding healthcare support services while making a meaningfulimpact on patient wellbeing every day.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high standards of cleaning and housekeeping across wards, clinical areas, offices, meeting rooms, and communal spaces.
- Support patient meal and beverage services in line with Food Hygiene Regulations and healthcare standards.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the correct use of PPE and cleaning equipment.
- Replenish essential supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls throughout the hospital.
- Collect and manage waste safely in accordance with healthcare waste management procedures.
- Assist with stock control and ensure cleaning cupboards remain organised and fully stocked.
- Report maintenance issues, faults, and health and safety concerns promptly.
- Demonstrate compassion and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital environment through teamwork, flexibility, and excellent service delivery.
What You'll Bring
- A positive attitude and strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- A flexible approach to work, including participation in weekend rotas where required.
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy healthcare environment.
- Understanding of the importance of health, safety, infection control, and hygiene standards.
- Physical capability to undertake the duties of the role, including manual handling activities.
- Previous housekeeping, domestic, cleaning, or healthcare experience would be advantageous.
- NHS or healthcare sector experience is desirable but not essential
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in servicesthat improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & HomeServices.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications frompeople with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, andidentities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our EmployeeNetworks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Abilitynetwork, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leaderemployer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, andmaking sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.