KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES General Operate industrial washing, drying, pressing and finishing equipment safely and efficiently. Sort linen, towels, uniforms and guest garments by fabric type, colour and care label instructions prior to washing. Set and ...
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The Role KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES General Operate industrial washing, drying, pressing and finishing equipment safely and efficiently. Sort linen, towels, uniforms and guest garments by fabric type, colour and care label instructions prior to washing. Set and monitor machine cycles, temperatures and chemical dosing to ensure correct care and hygiene. Inspect items for stains, damage or wear; apply appropriate pre-treatment or remediation and escalate irreparable items. Fold, press and package laundered items to presentation standards and deliver to designated departments on schedule. Maintain accurate records of laundry volumes, chemical usage, machine run-times and maintenance logs. Report equipment faults, maintenance needs and supply shortages promptly to the supervisor; assist with minor preventative maintenance. Follow correct handling and storage procedures for chemicals; adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidance and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, organised and safe laundry area; comply with hygiene, safety and environmental policies (including correct disposal of wastewater/chemicals where applicable). Assist with linen stock counts, inventory management, and prepare discard/replacement reports for damaged or worn items. Work within assigned shifts, support cross?team tasks during peak periods and participate in training as required.
Requirements BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Secondary school certificate or equivalent; vocational training in laundry/housekeeping is an advantage. Minimum 12 years experience in a laundry or housekeeping role; hospitality experience preferred. Basic literacy in English to read labels, instructions and safety data sheets. Valid local work permit/visa and any required health/medical clearances. Skills Hands-on experience operating commercial/industrial laundry equipment. Knowledge of fabric types, care labels, washing temperatures and appropriate treatments. Familiarity with laundry chemicals, dosing systems and safe handling procedures. Good attention to detail and a quality-first mindset. Physical fitness and ability to lift and move heavy loads safely. Time management skills to meet output targets in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork and reliability; ability to follow instructions and work independently when required. Basic record-keeping and simple numeracy skills.
About the company Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: - Banking & Finance - Human Resources - Oil & Gas - Construction - Architecture & Engineering
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