Laundry Technician - Belfast

Arjo; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arjo in Belfast is hiring a Laundry Technician to join our Rental Operations, responsible for cleaning and decontaminating medical beds and mattresses returned by NHS, private hospitals and care homes. You will work with a team of over 200 technicians across the UK and Ireland, follow infection control policies, maintain throughput records, and assist with occasional deliveries or collections when needed.

The ideal candidate is methodical, able to prioritise, has a full driving licence and good

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy and bulky items for prolonged periods.
• Experience with health and safety practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of medical beds and mattresses in accordance with infection control policy.
• Maintain daily circulation of products through the laundry.
• Maintain laundry throughput records.
• Adhere to Health and Safety measures.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and suggest process improvements.
• Undertake other reasonable requests by line manager.
• Some short-term field work for deliveries/collections within TME accounts.

Skills

Methodical approach

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Written skills

Driving licence

Job description

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position:

Laundry Technician

Location:

Belfast

Job type:

Full time

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm with 1hr unpaid lunch

The impact you will have

Working as a Laundry Technician, you will be responsible for the cleaning and decontamination of our rental and customer equipment including medical beds and mattresses when they return to our premises. Our Rental Operations Department provides customers (NHS, private hospitals and care homes) with the ability to have a flexible solution to rent our specialist medical beds and mattress systems. You will be joining a team of over 200 skilled Rental and Laundry Technicians located throughout the UK and Ireland trained to support rental requirements 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• Decontamination of medical beds and mattresses in accordance with the approved infection control policy and process.
• Maintain daily circulation of all products through the laundry efficiently.
• Maintain laundry through-put records.
• Adherence to all Health and Safety measures.
• Identifies equipment malfunction for repair and suggest areas for improvement in processes.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests as determined by their line manager.
• Some short term field work will be required for deliveries or collections within our TME accounts. This is to ensure productivity will remain high within the Hygiene Centre.

The Skills You Will Need

• Methodical, logical and practical approach to tasks.
• Ability to prioritise work and amend priorities.
• Ability to recognise when to elevate matters.
• Experience of updating records methodically and accurately.
• Awareness of Health & Safety principals.
• Knowledge of product decontamination in an industrial laundry preferred but not essential.
• A positive and team orientated approach, whilst being able to work autonomously.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient written skills.
• Must be able to lift heavy and bulky items for prolonged periods.
• Full Driving Licence

What We Will Offer In Return

You will support our vision t o be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development.

Why diversity matters to us

At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mind-set that values the uniqueness of all our people. Arjo is proud to be Disability Confident Committed, demonstrating our dedication to inclusive employment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview please do request via the application process. We have pledged to the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting those who serve or have served in the armed forces. As a member of the Mental Health Charter, we are committed to promoting mental well-being in the workplace. Additionally, we are honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for 2026, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and rewarding workplace for all.

Please note:

• You must be able to lift bulky mattresses for prolonged periods.
• Due to the nature of this role it is required that you live within reasonable traveling distance to Belfast.
• There may be a requirement to undertake work outside of normal working hours, i.e. evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Full driving licence is required as you may be sent out on occasion to support collections or deliveries for our TME customer accounts.

Please be aware that by applying for this role you are giving Arjo permission to store your information.

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com