THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2026
JOB TITLE: Laundry Assistant
JOB REFERENCE: LA 08/26
REPORTING TO: Laundry Manager
LOCATION: Galgorm (Ballymena)
HOURS: Full Time including weekend work, varies shifts patterns, 8am-4pm, 10am - 6pm, 12pm-8pm. (Shift-times may be subject to change).
Hours will be discussed at interview stage.
SALARY: £12.71 per hour moving to £13.71 per hour after 6 months service
About the role:
The Laundry department can be very busy at times and this role is quite physically demanding but you will work alongside a supportive team to keep the laundry store organised and well-stocked, the machine operative role will include heavy lifting, You will operate and maintain a range of industrial laundry machinery while working efficiently as part of a busy, high-performing team.
Job Description:
The main responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the laundry store facilities to meet company standards
- Operate and monitor laundry machines, including washers, dryers, ironers, and folders, in accordance with set procedures.
- Fold, pack, and prepare finished items for delivery to relevant departments.
- Monitor machine performance and report faults or maintenance needs promptly.
- Monitoring stock levels
- Keeping the areas clean, tidy, and organised.
- Cleaning and servicing all Galgorm Collection laundry as directed by the laundry manager and as per daily checklists.
- Understanding wash guide instructions and requirements of the properties of cleaning materials to ensure that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
- Ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all cleaning machinery.
- Working within the guidelines of health and safety operatives to ensure all staff and guests are safe at all times.
- To be fully conversant and comply with the health, safety, hygiene, fire, and security regulations and procedures of the laundry department and ensure others are aware of their responsibilities in this regard.
- Carrying out any other duties as requested by department heads or management.
Essential Criteria:
The successful applicant must:
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have the ability to prioritise their time and the importance of various tasks, along with great organisational skills.
- Must display a flexible work approach and be available to work weekends and weekdays
- Be able to multitask and be an excellent team player.
- Physically fit, with the ability to lift and move loads safely.
Desirable;
- Previous housekeeping/laundry experience.
- Hold a full clean driving license to fulfill delivering duties of laundry to other sites across the Collection
- Previous experience working in a store/warehouse environment.
Perks of the job!!
We’re passionate about service, our guests, and, of course, our people. Whether you are new to Hospitality, fancy a different career path or want to extend your knowledge, Galgorm Collection can offer you an endless amount of opportunities. Why work for us? Click here to view our work perks! https://www.galgorm.com/why-work-with-us.html
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting and, in the event, that we receive large numbers of applications only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
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