Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an NHS Laundry based in Llansamlet, Swansea. We are looking to recruit a Laundry Assistant to work in Swansea Laundry.
The role will suit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to work in a busy production environment that processes linen for Hospitals and Health care premises across South West Wales.
Main duties and responsibilities
* The post holder will be required to carry out tasks within all sections of the laundry as and when required, from receiving, sorting, processing soiled and infectious linen, through to dispatching clean linen to our customers.
* The post holder will be required to perform in set areas of work, but within an overall flexible framework. The main areas of work include sorting, the wash house, calendars, dry fold, packing and dispatch.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. We pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement and on creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is a priority for both internal and external customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package; for more information please visit the NWSSP Working for Us page.
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible. Posts have a contractual base but may involve agile working including remote locations. We balance flexibility with community and opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description and Person Specification
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification within the supporting documents or by viewing in the application system.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working in an industrial or factory production environment
Desirable criteria
* Previous Commercial or Health Care Laundry experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good standard of general education
Desirable criteria
* Laundry specific qualification
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment and we reserve the right to withdraw the advert at any stage.
To work in the UK, non-UK or non-RoI nationals require sponsorship unless you have another route. This may include Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa where applicable. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
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