Laundry Attendant for Celebrity Cruises

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise line company is seeking a Laundry Attendant to manage laundering of linens and clothing onboard. Responsibilities include collecting, sorting, washing, and ensuring quality of all linen items. Candidates must have at least three years of related experience and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role requires effective communication in English and adherence to safety protocols. Join an exciting team in a dynamic environment aboard cruise ships.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in the laundry field.
• Must be able to participate in emergency procedures and drills.
• Full range of motion and abilities required for safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare soiled linen for washing.
• Sort and inspect garments for quality and defects.
• Launder, iron, and dry clean all onboard linen and clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work area.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues.

Skills

Ability to speak English clearly

Ability to read and write English

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge of laundry operations

Education

Minimum of three years of related experience

Job description

Laundry Attendant for Celebrity Cruises

Department: Hotel

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

V.Ships Leisure is looking for a Laundry Attendant on behalf of Celebrity Cruises. The position of Laundry Attendant involves collecting soiled linen, sorting, washing, ironing, dry cleaning and transferring linen to designated areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare soiled linen for washing.
• Sort linen by degree of soil and type of fabric.
• Ensure linen is free of garbage and sorted by color.
• Inspect garments for tears or damage before washing and report any defects to the Laundry Master.
• Load washers using properly weighted loads and appropriate formulas.
• Launder all onboard linen, guest clothes, crew members' clothes and uniforms.
• Iron and dry clean clothing items.
• Inform the Laundry Master of any equipment malfunctions or safety issues.
• Use chemicals correctly.
• Fold and stack linen on shelves.
• Inspect the quality of linen on shelves.
• Clean all equipment.
• Clean dryer lint screens.
• Verify safety devices and turn on steam, water and air valves.
• Check iron roll pressure.
• Report leaking valves, damaged insulation, and air and water path issues.
• Keep the work area safe, clean and neat.
• Other duties may be assigned. Understand and apply environmental policies and procedures governing collection, sorting and disposal of solid waste and use of chemicals associated with cleaning, dry cleaning and laundry operations.
• Know and follow all SQM policies.
• Perform related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Education / Experience / Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years of related experience and/or training in the laundry field. All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use/range of motion of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency requiring the lowering of a lifeboat.

• Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with guests.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures.
• Capable of giving and receiving instructions in written and verbal forms and effectively presenting information and responding to questions from guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Additional language proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.