Facilities Coordinator Days

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 hrs pw 5/7 to include 1 in 3 weekends, all day shifts 
• £14.69 per hour + enhancements 
• excellent sodexo benefits 
• Location is Colchester Hospital 

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Job Introduction

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a role where your work truly matters. As a Night Domestic Facilities Coordinator based at Colchester Hospital , you’ll be a key leader in our Domestic Services team, supporting our mission to deliver a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. This is more than a coordination role – it’s about building a high-performing team that supports infection prevention, patient dignity, and exceptional service standards every day.

We’re proud to be trusted partners in delivering exceptional non-clinical services across the NHS. At Colchester Hospital, you'll play a vital role in supporting over 1,000 inpatient beds, ensuring that patients receive care in a hygienic and dignified setting.

Your leadership will help prevent the spread of infection and contribute to a high standard of care. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate a team of domestic and food service staff to deliver a consistently high-quality service

• Monitor cleanliness standards in line with the National Specification for Cleanliness (2023), ensuring prompt remedial actions

• Be a visible and approachable leader, acting as the first point of contact for ward staff, matrons, and service users

• Manage day-to-day operations including work schedules, absence management, PDRs, and team development

• Oversee supplies and resources, minimising waste and promoting sustainability

• Investigate incidents and ensure all health and safety protocols are followed, promoting our Zero Harm culture

• Welcome and support new team members, encouraging a positive and inclusive work environment

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in leading domestic or facilities teams in a healthcare or similar environment

• Excellent communication and people skills – you build rapport, motivate teams, and collaborate effectively

• A strong understanding of infection control principles and cleaning standards

• Organised, proactive, and resilient under pressure

• Confident using systems for performance monitoring, incident reporting (SALUS), and resource planning

Be part of a team that puts people first—and feel proud of the difference you make every day.

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.