Laundry Assistant

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of Support Services staff within Victoria Hospital Laundry. You will be required to carry out laundry duties providing a high quality washing and finishing service for bedding and linen, uniforms, patient clothing and theatre wear to all users of the Laundry Service. Ensuring all required items are processed and delivered on time and to the higher quality standards, whilst ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of all staff is paramount throughout.

The laundry operates between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, Saturday between the hours of 08:00 and 13:00, and Sunday between the hours of 07:00 and 12:00.

You will be required to carry out laundry duties providing a high quality washing and finishing service for bedding and linen, uniforms, patient clothing and theatre wear to all users of the Laundry Service.

You will be reliable and flexible and have the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Good communication skills are necessary to perform this role safely and effectively.
• Previous laundry experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Experience with operating industrial laundry equipment is preferred.

Uniform and personal protective equipment will be provided where required, and adherence to the NHS Fife Dress Code is expected.

Competitive rates of pay, enhancements for weekend working, annual leave entitlement and personal development opportunities.

For informal enquiries: please contact Ryan Ross, Production Manager on ext 28975.

To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate a relevant permission to work, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK during pre‑employment checks. This can be evidenced through specific visa types or EU settled and pre‑settled status. Ensure you have an appropriate right to work before submitting your application.

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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