Overview
As a Laundry Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all linens, garments, and textiles are cleaned, pressed, and prepared for use. You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Tops Bearwood Nursery is a 55 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Bearwood, Bournemouth. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, Holiday club (after school care) and more.
Responsibilities
* Receiving and managing incoming laundry batches and ensuring they are laundered and returned to the relevant nurseries.
* Following processes and procedures to launder the incoming loads efficiently and hygienically.
* Following all processes and procedures to ensure the laundry hub is clean and sanitised.
* Use personal protective equipment wherever supplied and required.
* Record and restock laundry supplies.
* Work with the laundry hub driver to ensure collection and delivery routes are efficient and optimise the operation of the laundry hub.
* Ensure that sustainable practices are embedded and used to ensure the laundry hub is as eco-friendly as possible.
* Work with colleagues, key workers, and other agencies as appropriate.
* Coach colleagues to support and deputise yourself in this role.
* Ensure all laundry processes, policies and risk assessments are followed. Contribute to updating those policies where required.
Requirements / Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, numeracy and organisational skills. Previous experience working within a laundry environment would be desirable however not essential. You will need to be able to work well under pressure with excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. You will be a supportive team player, patient and have a flexible, motivated and adaptable approach.
Benefits
* Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you\'ll share in our success. Each May, you\'ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
* Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
* Holiday Allowance: 29 days of holiday (pro rata) to relax and recharge.
* Exclusive Deals and Discounts: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.
* Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
* Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement.
About Tops Day Nurseries
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today\'s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment. As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company\'s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We\'re proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
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