Galway University Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Laundry Worker to join its essential General Support team. This permanent, wholetime role offers a stable opportunity within the Health Service Executive (HSE) for both HSE and non-HSE applicants. The position is based in Galway and plays a key role in maintaining high hygiene standards across the hospital.
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Key Responsibilities
• Operate industrial laundry equipment safely and efficiently
• Sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute hospital linens according to infection-control standards
• Maintain accurate laundry stock levels and report shortages
• Ensure compliance with all HSE hygiene, safety, and quality protocols
• Transport clean and soiled items between wards and laundry areas
• Perform routine cleaning of laundry machinery and workspaces
• Support colleagues to ensure timely turnaround of essential linen supplies
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in a laundry, industrial cleaning, or hospital support role (desirable)
• Strong understanding of hygiene and infection-prevention standards
• Ability to lift, carry, and move laundry loads safely
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and ability to follow structured procedures
• Flexibility to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: HSE General Support grade – Laundry Worker (4900). Rate not supplied in the listing.
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Working Hours: Standard HSE wholetime roster
• Benefits:
• Public service pension
• Incremental salary progression (per HSE scale)
• Access to HSE career development and training supports
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals, part of the Saolta University Health Care Group. The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service. Galway University Hospitals is one of the region’s key acute care centres, supporting a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
Application Details
• Reference: LAU25
• Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 10:00
• Interviews: As soon as possible
To apply, submit your application through the link above before the closing deadline.
