Laundry Assistant

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated General Laundry Assistant. The role involves managing laundry for various wards, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates must hold an NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification and be able to work well in a team. The position offers full-time hours and a clear path for training and development within a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and pack all laundry per ward.
• Wash all linen in appropriate machines.
• Operate as part of a team under direction.
• Keep floors and equipment clean.
• Report faults in equipment.
• Ensure high personal conduct and hygiene.
• Notify supervisor of maintenance requirements.
• Work safely and report safety issues.
• Attend relevant training courses.
• Prepare and deliver stock to wards.
• Maintain communication with ward staff.
• Use appropriate PPE in patient areas.

Education

NVQ 2 / equivalent

Job description

Band 2
Main area: Laundry
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 08.00‑16.30, 7.50 hours per shift)
Job ref: 287-CEF-357-25
Department: LUH – 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site: Aintree University Hospitals
Town: Aintree Site
Salary: £24,465 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/12/2025 23:59

Job Overview

General Laundry assistant working within the Royal Stores. Distribution of linen from the Central Linen Store, monitoring of all wards against daily demand figures and forwarding to the Laundry.

Main Duties

• Receive, sort, and pack all laundry per ward against agreed daily demand.
• Wash all linen in appropriate machines as per instructions for each specific type.
• Operate as part of a team under the direction of the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Keep floors and equipment clean at all times, regularly sweeping floors.
• Report faults in equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Ensure personal conduct and hygiene are of the highest standard whilst on the hospital premises.
• Notify supervisor of faulty equipment, building or equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment / light equipment.
• Work safely and report any safety issues immediately.
• Attend relevant training courses as directed.
• Attend an annual appraisal, providing appropriate evidence.
• Prepare and deliver stock to wards as per stock sheets on a top‑up basis and record what has been issued.
• Maintain open lines of communication with ward staff to ensure they are aware of the stage of i.u audit / stock take / delivery.
• Use appropriate PPE when working in the patient area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 / equivalent

Knowledge

• A general understanding of why