Linen Porter
Job summary
The pottering department is looking for a motivated individual to join the linen distribution team.
The linen team pays a pivotal role in supporting patient comfort and safety and the successful candidate will work closely with clinical staff members and facilities colleagues; to ensure a high quality linen provision service.
Safe transportation of linen and associated materials around the site in accordance with agreed working practices.
Main duties of the job
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- To order and receive clean laundry from the laundry provider.
- Assist in the recording of linen stock, deliveries, shortages and orders.
- To check delivery stock levels are correct and match provider delivery advice notes, advising the supervisor of any shortages.
- Identify ward and department daily linen requirements.
- Sort, pack, and deliver linen and associated items to wards and departments.
- Carry out visual maintenance checks of linen cages, electric tugs, trolleys reporting issues and requesting maintenance when required.
- Carry out cleaning duties in the linen room and linen cupboards.
- Provide occasional assistance to general portering.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
264-8258425-COR
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Use of English language
Desirable
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Prioritising own workload
- Working as part of a team
- An understanding of workplace health and safety
- An understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
Desirable
- Working in a hospital portering service or similar environment
- Driving vans
Skills
Essential
- Good written, reading and verbal skills
- Ability to use lifts
- Ability to lift, push and pull lo of varying weight/size
- Normal colour perception
Desirable
- Competent in using Microsoft Office applications
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Use of English language
Desirable
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Prioritising own workload
- Working as part of a team
- An understanding of workplace health and safety
- An understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
Desirable
- Working in a hospital portering service or similar environment
- Driving vans
Skills
Essential
- Good written, reading and verbal skills
- Ability to use lifts
- Ability to lift, push and pull lo of varying weight/size
- Normal colour perception
Desirable
- Competent in using Microsoft Office applications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)