Kit and Laundry Operative

Stadium MK Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadium MK Group is seeking a Kit and Laundry Operative to join our facilities team in Milton Keynes. You will ensure training wear, match kits and equipment are cleaned, prepared and distributed accurately for the First Team, Academy and Women’s Team, supporting daily operations and travel logistics.

You will handle washing, drying, stock records and packing, while following COSHH and health and safety procedures in a high‑performance sporting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in laundry, kit, textile-care or cleaning environment with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Clear and professional communication; reliable and discrete.

Responsibilities

• Sort, wash, dry, fold, label and pack training wear and kits to a high standard.
• Prepare, issue and reconcile kit for First Team, Under-18s, Under-16s and Women’s Team.
• Support matchday and travel kit transport, setup and unpacking.
• Maintain stock records, monitor consumables and report shortages or faults.
• Follow COSHH, safety procedures and keep a clean, secure working environment.
• Collaborate with Kit and Cleaning Manager and coaching staff to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Commercial laundry equipment

Job description

The Role

Are you organised, reliable and passionate about maintaining high standards in a professional sporting environment? Do you want to play an important role in supporting Milton Keynes Dons FC's First Team, Academy and Women’s Team?

We are seeking a Kit and Laundry Operative to join our team and help ensure that all training wear, match kits and associated equipment are cleaned, prepared, organised and distributed accurately and on time.

You will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the club, ensuring players and staff have everything they need for training, matches and travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting, washing, drying, folding, hanging, labelling and packing training wear and match kits to a consistently high standard, using commercial laundry and garment-finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Preparing, issuing, collecting and reconciling kit for the First Team, Under-18s, Under-16s and Women’s Team, ensuring sizes, quantities, names and squad numbers are accurate.
• Supporting the preparation, packing, transportation, set-up and unpacking of matchday and travel kit and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate stock records, monitoring consumables and reporting shortages, damaged items or equipment faults.
• Following health and safety, COSHH and infection‑control procedures when handling laundry, chemicals and cleaning products, while maintaining a clean, organised and secure working environment.
• Working collaboratively with the Kit and Cleaning Manager, coaching staff and colleagues to meet training, matchday and travel deadlines.

About You

• We are looking for a motivated and dependable individual who has previous experience in a laundry, kit, textile‑care, cleaning or similar operational environment, with excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Can follow equipment operating instructions, garment‑care requirements and health and safety procedures, with a willingness to undertake all required training.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, demonstrating reliability, discretion and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high‑performance environment.
• Is flexible and available to work five days out of seven, including regular Sundays, evenings, weekends and matchdays as required.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous experience working within professional sport or another fast‑paced, time‑critical environment.
• Practical experience using commercial washing machines, tumble dryers and garment‑finishing equipment.
• Knowledge of COSHH requirements, infection‑control procedures and the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• Experience of stock control, garment labelling, inventory systems or basic clothing repairs.

As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.