Laundry Operative

**Laundry Operative
- Swindon**
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team on a Full Time and Permanent basis as a Laundry Operative situated at our Swindon Operations Centre working with our Floorcare Hygiene Division which is part of the phs Group - the leading Hygiene Servicesprovider in the UK.
We need that special someone with experience in either production, manufacturing or with commercial laundry experience to assist the depot with the day-to-day running of the laundry, ensuring that all our floorcare products are washed to a high standard andin accordance with phs Group company procedures. We hope that person is you.
**A day in the life of a Laundry Operative with phs will involve**:

- To process all mats available for washing to quality standards set by phs.
- Ensure that production and service quality standards are met.
- Ensure the service operation is provided with a high-quality service in terms of Rapid Turnover of Mats and Mats properly clean/dry.
- Ensure all laundry equipment and associated items are maintained according to manufacturer specifications and company procedures. Ensuring all records are kept up to date
- In the event of machinery breakdown, to be competent to decide on either undertaking minor works to fix the problem or to notify the Laundry Support Manager.
- Ensure the changeover procedures are followed at the end of the shift and any relevant information is passed on clearly. Keep accurate production figures as required by the company quality manual.
- Understanding of laundry systems, machinery and processes
- A methodical and logical way of working
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with individuals and groups, both orally and in writing
- An ability to learn new systems quickly
- Creative approach to problem solving.

**In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get**:

- A salary of £21,000(Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
- No scheduled weekend working.
- 13 paydays per year (Every 4 weeks)
- Regular Overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training
- Discounts with retailers including o2 and F&B
- A 24-hour wellbeing helpline
- Pension
- 23 days of annual leave
Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations.
Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, and Floorcare, Hygiene Services, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of hygiene consumables), phs Greenleaf (indoor and outdoor plants, phs Teacrate, phs Besafe (workwear and laundry), phs Wastekit (baling and compactingwaste) and phs Compliance.
**At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.