Winchester College
Hampshire
Salary:
The pro-rata salary for this position is £19, gross) pa. The FTE salary is £26, gross) pa
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
15 October 2025
Job overview
Winchester College is seeking to appoint a Laundry Driver & Assistant to join our Facilities Department. This role is ideal for a flexible and motivated individual eager to assist the College's in house laundry operations across its varied estate.
The Role
The Laundry Assistant will work in the laundry under the day-to-day supervision of the Team Leader. The Laundry is an in-house operation which has responsibility for laundry for pupils in the boarding houses, kitchens across the College, and some other departments. As the boarding houses are spread out, the Laundry operates a small van which collects and delivers laundry. The Laundry operates a 24-hour turnaround of items and also deals with dry cleaning when required.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Support with the driving of the laundry van around school grounds to collect and drop off laundry.
* Support with the maintenance of the laundry van.
* Work in the laundry with a supportive team environment.
* Assist in the processes in the laundry: unpacking/washing/drying/ironing/folding/packing.
* Be able to load/unload laundry into the machines and van.
* Help to clean and maintain the laundry, staff room and associated areas, as required.
* Undertake any other work which may be reasonably required from time to time.
* Need to be physically capable of undertaking these tasks:
* Lifting multiple laundry bags per day between the laundry, boarding houses, and other school buildings.
* Carry laundry bags up and down flights of stairs as and when necessary.
* Other duties as outlined above.
About You
The Laundry Assistant should be/have:
* A full UK driving license for a minimum of 4 years or more.
* The ability to work on their own, and as part of a team.
* A team player with good communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
* Good attention to detail.
* The ability to multi-task.
* Flexibility of approach and manner.
* Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to offer/support solutions to problems encountered.
* Be committed to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.
What We Offer
* Start Date: As soon as possible.
* Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, This is a term-time position, with two days at the beginning and end of each term to help with set-up/pack-down, and additional ad-hoc days during the holiday periods, as required. Further details to be discussed at interview.
* Working hours during term-time are: Monday – Friday – 7:00am – 2:30pm. Alternate Saturdays – 7:00am – 12:00pm.
* Salary: The pro-rata salary for this position is £19, gross) per annum. The FTE salary is £26, gross) per annum. Salary is paid monthly, in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments.
How To Apply
Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
For the full job description and to apply please see our website:
Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to contact Amy Johnston, Facilities Team Leader,
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email
Further information about the school can be found at
Diversity and Inclusion
Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone's individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We work hard to create a culture where different perspectives are valued and our staff feel valued for their individuality and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.
Safeguarding
Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.
Sustainability
Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible.
About Winchester College
Winchester College
College Street, Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9NA
United Kingdom
Situated in Hampshire, Winchester College is an independent, secondary school for pupils aged between 13 and 18. The school was founded in 1382 by the Bishop of Winchester, William of Wykeham. It was expanded in the 19th Century to accommodate the popular demand in the local society. At the moment, there are over 700 pupils enrolled at the boarding school.
Headteacher
Elizabeth Stone
Values and Vision
Winchester College aims to give pupils attending the school an enriching curriculum where they will learn new skills in order to live in the modern world. This includes communication and leadership skills. The school hopes the children will become life-long learners and be excited to continue learning a subject of their choice at university level. Pupils are encouraged to be involved in community discussions but to also behave in a respectful manner to all.
ISI report
"The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. The pupils' achievements and learning are exceptional. Pupils achieve excellent results in national examinations and make good progress in relation to the average of similar abilities. Pupils are successful in achieving high levels in a wide range of co-curricular activities, notably in academic competitions, music and sport. They enjoy an excellent, distinctive curriculum which encourages intellectual curiosity over and above preparation for examinations. In their learning, pupils display enthusiasm, commitment and a love of reading and research. This is engendered by excellent teaching overall which widens pupils' academic horizons and challenges their thinking. The teaching offers individual support to all pupils, including those with SEND."
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