Laundry Attendant

Position: Laundry Attendant Department: Housekeeping / Laundry Location: ADh. Dhigurah, Maldives We are looking for an experienced, responsible and hardworking Laundry Attendant to join our team. The candidate must have previous experience working in a commercial laundry operation, such as in a hotel, resort, guesthouse, hospital, commercial laundry facility or similar environment. The candidate should be familiar with handling large volumes of linen and operating commercial laundry equipment safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities * Operate commercial washing machines, dryers and ironing equipment correctly and safely. * Sort laundry according to fabric type, colour, level of soiling and required wash program. * Select the correct washing program, temperature, water level and cycle according to the type of linen being washed. * Measure and use laundry chemicals correctly, including detergent, bleach/destainer and fabric softener where required. * Identify heavily soiled or stained linen and follow the correct treatment process. * Wash and process hotel linen including bedsheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, towels, bathmats and other linen. * Load washing machines and dryers according to the recommended machine capacity and avoid overloading. * Ensure washed linen is properly cleaned, rinsed, dried and free from stains, odour or chemical residue. * Operate ironing and flatwork ironing equipment where required. * Fold and prepare clean linen neatly according to company standards. * Separate damaged, torn or permanently stained linen and report it to the supervisor. * Maintain proper separation between dirty and clean laundry at all times. * Keep the laundry area, machines, chemical storage areas and workstations clean and organised. * Clean lint filters and perform basic daily cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment. * Immediately report any machine faults, unusual noises, leaks or other technical problems. * Follow chemical handling instructions and all health and safety procedures. * Monitor the use of laundry chemicals and inform the supervisor when stock is running low. * Handle guest laundry carefully and ensure items are properly identified and returned correctly. * Maintain productivity while ensuring the quality of washed linen is not compromised. * Assist with linen inventory and stock counts when required. * Work closely with the Housekeeping team to ensure sufficient clean linen is available for daily operations. * Be willing to assist in other Housekeeping duties when necessary. Requirements * Previous experience working in a commercial laundry is required. * Experience in a hotel, resort, guesthouse or professional laundry facility is preferred. * Experience operating commercial washing machines and dryers. * Good understanding of sorting linen, wash cycles, temperatures and laundry chemicals. * Able to identify different levels of soiling and stains. * Basic understanding of safe chemical handling. * Physically fit and comfortable with lifting, standing and working in a warm laundry environment. * Able to work efficiently with large quantities of laundry. * Responsible and careful when handling company and guest property. * Able to follow instructions and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards. * Good teamwork and communication skills. * Willing to learn and follow the laundry procedures and wash programs used by the company. * Flexible and willing to work according to the operational roster, including weekends and public holidays. * Comfortable working and living on an island.