Laundry Operative

**About the Role**:
**Do you have an excellent attention to detail? Are a fantastic team player? Pride yourself on your high standards?...**

Dream Cottages, part of the Sykes Holiday Cottages family, are recruiting for our latest Laundry Operative to join our dedicated Laundry department at our Weymouth office.

**In return for your hard-work, we can ensure you join a vibrant, inclusive work culture, make the most of fantastic career progression opportunities and make the most of our standout company benefits**

Paying a salary of £22,308 / 37.5 hours per week / 5 days out of 7 to include Friday and Saturday / 9am-5.30pm
Plus access to our annual STIP scheme up to 10% of your salary
️ 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Plus an additional day off for your Birthday
***Plus an additional two volunteering days per year
Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
Inclusive and supportive work environment
✨ Employee discounts and benefits with your wellbeing at the centre
Opportunities for career progression, personal development and opportunities to be recognised
Comprehensive training and development programs to set you up for success
Study support for additional qualifications, courses and accreditations
Numerous dedicated wellbeing initiatives and access to 24/7 mental health support

**With a keen eye for detail and a solid work ethic, you will hit the ground from day one, assisting with all aspects of laundering our linen, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and reporting any issues/faults with items.**

Using your skills in communication, organisation and task management, we are looking for those keen to support during our busy peak and super peak booking season, ensuring all linen and towels are cleaned to a high standard and ready to go out to properties including sorting, washing, drying, ironing and packing all laundry ready for our guests arrival.

**This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, service-driven individual to join our close-knit Laundry team, offering fantastic company benefits and a great culture and working environment**

**Your Responsibilities**:
Reporting into the Laundry Manager our newest Laundry Operative will become a key player within our Housekeeping team, responsible for:

- Assist in packing and sorting linen and property packs ready for delivery'
- Ensure the linen is delivered in a timely, safe manner, without holding up the cleaners or check in for guests.
- Managing stock levels and ensuring any additional items required are ordered in a timely manner to ensure all laundry requirements can be met at all times.
- Responsible for all linen supplies including our own, hire or any private linen.
- Build positive working relationships with all suppliers and colleagues.
- Responsible to adhering to vehicle operating procedures

**Skills and Qualifications**:
A full, clean driving licence is essential as part of this role, as well as excellent communication skills and team work

**Whilst experience in a similar role is advantageous, we will provide everything you need to succeed, training you up within our bustling team and supporting you every step of the way**

**All we ask if you have the following**:

- Be able to work as part of a team
- High level of attention to detail
- Remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible attitude to work and working hours
- Strong problem-solving skills
- IT literate and able to update stock controls
- Full clean driving licence

**Although standouts will also have**:

- Good communication skills - both written and verbal
- Desire to learn new skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience as a Laundry Assistant

**If you are actively seeking your next career challenge, keen to join a diverse, exciting team, or want to grow your career within an industry leader, we welcome you to get in touch or apply**

**Who we are**:
Dream Cottages are Dorset's leading local holiday cottage provider. With a portfolio of over 400 self-catering cottages, from coastal retreats to country hideaways, we believe that each and every one of our guests should be given the opportunity to experience the South West in all of its glory. Whether you're looking to explore the Jurassic Coast, or enjoy the tranquillity of seaside towns such as Weymouth, a Dorset holiday cottage is perfect for both couples and families of any size

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