Domestic and Laundry Assistant

8 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

  • 27.3 hours per week / Tuesday to Friday / 07.00am to 14.25pm
  • £12.78 per hour + AFC Benefits
  • 27 days holiday
  • Location is Ellens Glen House, Edinburgh

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a
Domestic and Laundry Assistant
to join our
Sodexo
team at Ellens Glen house. In this vital role, you'll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your work will directly support health and wellbeing 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 be part of something greater. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, wards, communal spaces, restrooms, and other hospital areas
  • Strip and clean beds, collect used linen for processing
  • Clean surfaces, including desks, ceilings, vents, blinds, and walls, to maintain a hygienic environment
  • Perform daily tasks such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, floor polishing, and replenishing supplies
  • Empty waste bins and manage refuse in line with hospital protocols
  • Promote and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all patients, staff, and visitors

What You Bring

  • Physical capability to carry out cleaning duties across various hospital areas
  • A friendly, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile
  • A strong commitment to health and safety standards
  • Professionalism, integrity, and a neat, presentable appearance

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 unique combination of 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 a diverse variety of 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. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We 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.

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