Are you a natural leader with a hands-on work ethic, ready to step into a supervisory role? We are looking for a Trainee Team Leader to grow within our dynamic commercial laundry team. This role is your pathway to leadership, where you will learn to guide, motivate, and coordinate our production staff to meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency every single day.
Company Overview
We are a well-established commercial laundry service, providing essential linen and textile solutions to a wide range of businesses. Our success is built on the reliability of our service and the dedication of our team. We are committed to investing in our people, offering clear training and progression for those eager to advance their career in operations and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
This trainee position is designed to develop your leadership skills from the ground up. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Working directly on the production floor to master all processes, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately, on schedule, and to our strict quality standards.
- Learning to lead a shift team, providing clear direction to ensure production systems are followed efficiently and targets are met.
- Assisting the Production Supervisor in organising the daily workflow, assigning team members to specific production, cleaning, and housekeeping tasks.
- Championing a culture of safety by strictly adhering to and promoting all Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Control (QA), and training protocols.
- Helping to maintain a structured, disciplined, and positive working environment for a diverse team.
Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with the right blend of experience and personal attributes. You will be an ideal fit if you have:
- Experience in a fast-paced production environment; a background in commercial laundry, manufacturing, or warehousing is a strong advantage.
- A resilient and fair-minded personality, with the ability to provide clear structure and direction to a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail, particularly in quality control processes.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the resourcefulness to achieve goals effectively.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt positively to changing demands and priorities.
- A Certificate III in Management or similar is beneficial, but demonstrated leadership potential and a willingness to learn are most important.
Benefits and Perks
This role is the start of a rewarding career with us. We offer:
- A comprehensive, hands-on training program in leadership and all facets of commercial laundry operations.
- A competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers Award, reflective of your skills and progression.
- Genuine opportunities for career advancement within a stable and essential service industry.
- The satisfaction of leading a team that delivers a critical, high-quality service.
How to Apply
To be successful in your application, you must clearly demonstrate how your experience and abilities align with the key responsibilities outlined above. Please submit your current CV along with a detailed cover letter. In your letter, provide specific examples of how you have contributed to team performance, upheld quality and safety standards, or shown leadership initiative in a previous role.
We look forward to reviewing your application and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange an interview.
