Laundry Operative

Contract Personnel Limited; North Creake; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited is recruiting Laundry Operatives for a role based in the Fakenham area. Own transport is essential due to site location. You will handle, wash, dry, and finish laundry items in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

We are seeking hardworking and reliable workers to join a busy laundry team, with duties including sorting, operating equipment, folding and packing, and quality control. Training is provided for equipment use.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laundry or production environment is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Willingness to work in warm and humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort dirty laundry by type, colour or cleaning requirements and load/unload industrial washers and dryers.
• Operate commercial laundry machinery including washers, dryers, folders and presses (training provided).
• Fold, press and prepare clean laundry for dispatch or delivery.
• Inspect items for cleanliness, damage or staining and identify items needing rewash or repair.
• Follow health and safety, hygiene procedures and use PPE as required.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and organised to maintain efficient workflow.
• Perform any other duties as required in a busy laundry environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Manual handling

Reliability

Job description

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting for Laundry Operatives based in the Fakenham area. Own transport is essential due to site location.

We are seeking hardworking and reliable workers to join our team in a busy laundry environment. You will be responsible for handling, sorting, washing, drying, and finishing laundry items to a high standard. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Sorting & Loading: Sorting dirty laundry by type, colour, or cleaning requirements; loading and unloading industrial washers and dryers.
• Operating Equipment: Using commercial laundry machinery including washers, dryers, folders, and presses (training provided).
• Folding & Packing: Folding, pressing, and preparing clean laundry for dispatch or delivery.
• Quality Control: Inspecting items for cleanliness, damage, or staining; identifying items needing rewash or repair.
• Health & Safety: Following health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times, including safe manual handling and use of PPE.
• General Housekeeping: Keeping work areas clean, tidy, and organised to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Any other duties as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a laundry or production environment (preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods and carry out repetitive tasks.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Willingness to work in warm and humid conditions.