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Laundry Assistant

11 September 2024•373 views

Description
Job Title: Laundress
Location: Sloane Square, London
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, and half-day on Saturdays
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Laundress to join a prestigious household (Family of 4 people) located in Sloane Square, London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the care, maintenance, and meticulous cleaning of all garments, linens, and household fabrics. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, a strong understanding of fabric care, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Laundry Care: Washing, ironing, and steaming a variety of fabrics, including delicate and high-end garments, to maintain their quality and longevity.
Fabric Handling: Sorting and organizing laundry according to fabric type, colour, and washing instructions, ensuring proper care is taken with each item.
Stain Removal: Expertise in identifying and treating stains on various types of fabrics using appropriate techniques and products. Repairs and Alterations: Performing minor repairs to clothing and fabrics, such as sewing on buttons, mending small tears, shortening trousers, and altering dresses as needed.
Packing and Unpacking: Responsible for packing and unpacking clothing and essentials prior to and following trips, ensuring all items are properly organized and cared for.
Seasonal Wardrobe Management: Organizing and managing seasonal clothing, including moving items to and from storage as the seasons change.
Organization: Maintaining an organized and clean laundry area, ensuring all items are stored correctly and efficiently. Inventory Management: Keeping track of laundry supplies and notifying the household manager when replenishment is needed. Special Care Items: Handling special care items, such as formal wear, with utmost attention to detail and following specific care instructions.
Team worker: assist with the housekeeper and the kids if needed. Requirements
Experience: Previous experience as a Laundress in a private household, high-end hotel, or similar setting is preferred.
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of different fabric types, care techniques, and the operation of laundry equipment (washers, dryers, steamers, irons).
Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to fabric care, with the ability to maintain high standards and a sharp eye for detail.
Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours if required, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the household.
i.e: helping housekeepers with the kids if needed.
Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Skills: Proficiency in performing minor clothing repairs, alterations, and seasonal wardrobe management.
Must be legally authorized to work in the UK.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (Criminal record check).
References will be required.
Application Process:
If you have proven experience and believe you are suitable for the role, please send your CV and a cover letter . We will contact selected candidates to schedule the trial day.