Are you a natural leader looking to step into a supervisory role with real responsibility? We are seeking a Trainee Team Leader to grow with our commercial laundry production team. This is a hands-on leadership pathway where you’ll learn to guide a team, manage daily operations, and ensure we deliver quality and efficiency in everything we do. If you’re ready to build your career on a solid foundation, this is your opportunity.
Company Overview
We operate a fast-paced, essential commercial laundry service, providing critical linen and textile services to a wide range of clients. Our reputation is built on reliability, quality, and the dedication of our team. We invest in our people and provide the training and support needed to lead and succeed in a dynamic production environment.
Key Responsibilities
This role combines hands-on work with leadership development. Under the guidance of the Production Supervisor, your core duties will include:
- Working alongside the production team to master all processes, ensuring customer orders are processed correctly, on time, and to a consistent high standard.
- Learning how to organise daily workflow, assigning team members to specific production, cleaning, and housekeeping tasks to meet tight schedules.
- Helping to lead and motivate a diverse team, providing clear direction and maintaining structured, disciplined operations.
- Upholding and championing all safety, quality control (QA), and training protocols on the production floor.
- Monitoring production and dispatch schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks, and contributing to solutions that keep everything running smoothly.
Qualifications
We value attitude and aptitude as much as formal qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven experience in a fast-paced production environment; a background in commercial laundry or a similar industry is a significant advantage.
- A strong, respectful personality with the ability to provide clear structure and direction to a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail, especially regarding quality control.
- The ability to promote a safe, supportive, and positive work culture.
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A Certificate III in Management or a similar qualification is beneficial, but a demonstrated willingness to learn and lead is paramount.
Benefits and Perks
This trainee role is designed for growth and offers a clear career path. You will receive:
- Comprehensive, hands-on training in leadership and all aspects of commercial laundry operations.
- A competitive remuneration package in line with the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award, commensurate with your skills and experience.
- The opportunity for genuine career progression within a stable, essential service business.
- A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $34.00.
- The satisfaction of leading a team that delivers a critical service to the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this trainee leadership position, you will need to demonstrate in your application how your experience and attributes meet the key responsibilities of the role.
Please submit a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing the competencies required. We are particularly interested in practical examples of how you have contributed to team performance, quality, and safety in a previous role.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for an interview.
