Job responsibilities
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Operate industrial washing machines, dryers, extractors, ironing machines, and other laundry equipment.
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Sort hospital linen according to type, colour, level of contamination, and washing requirements.
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Load and unload laundry machines safely and according to equipment capacity.
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Select appropriate washing programs, temperatures, chemicals, and cycle times.
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Ensure contaminated and heavily soiled linen is handled according to hospital infection-control procedures.
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Monitor machines during operation and identify unusual noise, vibration, leakage, overheating, or other faults.
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Report equipment breakdowns and technical problems to the maintenance or engineering team.
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Perform routine cleaning and basic operator-level maintenance of laundry machines.
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Ensure correct use and storage of laundry detergents, disinfectants, and other chemicals.
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Transfer clean linen safely to drying, ironing, folding, and storage areas.
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Operate industrial pressing, ironing, folding, and finishing equipment where required.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area.
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Follow hospital infection-prevention, occupational-health, and safety procedures.
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling contaminated linen or chemicals.
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Avoid mixing clean and dirty linen and maintain proper separation between clean and contaminated areas.
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Record laundry quantities, machine cycles, chemical usage, and equipment problems where required.
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Assist in identifying damaged linen and separating items requiring repair or disposal.
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Ensure clean linen is properly folded, packaged, stored, and delivered to hospital departments.
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Report shortages of detergents, linen, PPE, and other laundry supplies.
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Work closely with nursing, housekeeping, infection-control, and maintenance teams.
Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Degree in Biomedical Engineering
2 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering
2 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in clinical Engineering
2 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Understanding the field of biomedical engineering and its contribution to effective healthcare services
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Knowledge of biomedical engineering principles
