Job Summary

Reporting to the Laundry Supervisor, the post holder will contribute to the provision of an efficient laundry and linen service. The post holder will operate laundry machinery, handle laundry chemicals, and process soiled and clean linen items.

The post-holder will relate with the following key groups: Daily contact with the Laundry Supervisor, colleagues within the team, and customers both internal and external. Communication will include routine information around the laundry function.

Main Duties of the Job

• Operate laundry machinery safely and follow all hygiene and infection-control procedures.
• Sort, wash, dry, press and prepare linen and personal clothing to required standards.
• Distribute linen to wards, complete stock checks and maintain appropriate linen levels.
• Monitor quality and cleanliness, resolving issues and reporting concerns when needed.
• Complete basic administrative tasks such as order forms, attendance recording and cash handling.
• Support opening and closing of the laundry, ensuring equipment and the building are secured.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers in the absence of a supervisor.
• Work in hot, noisy or unpleasant environments and use all required PPE.
• Carry out physically demanding tasks and undertake all required training.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] employ around 4000 talented colleagues. We have a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our colleagues and hold a learning half day every month.

We are committed to inclusive cultures. For more information, visit our website or view our Allyship video.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: GCSE or equivalent in maths and English. Desirable: Level 2 qualification in hotel services/support services or equivalent.

Experience

Essential: Experience of working in a laundry, cash handling, and ability to use a computer for data input, email, and e-learning. Desirable: Hospital/hotel services environment.

Knowledge

Essential: Basic knowledge of Health & Safety, understanding of COSHH, awareness of safe handling and processing of soiled and clean linen. Desirable: Responsibilities under HASAWA CFPP01-04 Decontamination of Linen for Health and Social Care.

Skills/Abilities

Essential: Ability to understand and adhere to standards, work as a team member, excellent hygiene standards, good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to operate machinery safely. Desirable: Able to acquire new skills and work towards a qualification.

Additional Requirements

Essential: Flexible and versatile approach. Desirable: Access to transport and ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Employer Details

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Address: Tickhill Road Hospital, Woodfield Park, Tickhill Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Laundry and Logistics Services Manager, Alison Pearce, [contact hidden], [contact hidden].