Kit and Laundry OperativeMK Dons

Kit and Laundry Operative

Employer: MK Dons Football Club

Location: Stadium MK

Salary: £12.71p/h

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours (5 days out of 7, including regular Sunday working)

AboutUs

Stadium MK is a 30,530-seat multi-purpose venue in Milton Keynes, home to MK Dons Football Club. Since opening in 2007, the stadium has become a leading destination for sport, events, and hospitality. The site also includes the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, a 304-bedroom hotel, and Arena MK, a versatile space hosting conferences, exhibitions, and live events. Together, these facilities create a dynamic and fast-paced environment offering a wide range of experiences for guests and clients alike.

TheRole

Are you organised, reliable and passionate about maintaining high standards in a professional sporting environment? Do you want to play an important role in supporting Milton Keynes Dons FC’s First Team, Academy and Women’s Team? We are seeking a Kit and Laundry Operative to join our team and help ensure that all training wear, match kits and associated equipment are cleaned, prepared, organised and distributed accurately and on time. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the club, ensuring players and staff have everything they need for training, matches and travel.

KeyResponsibilities

Reporting to the Kit and Cleaning Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Sorting, washing, drying, folding, hanging, labelling and packing training wear and match kits to a consistently high standard, using commercial laundry and garment-finishing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Preparing, issuing, collecting and reconciling kit for the First Team, Under-18s, Under-16s and Women’s Team, ensuring sizes, quantities, names and squad numbers are accurate.
• Supporting the preparation, packing, transportation, set-up and unpacking of matchday and travel kit and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate stock records, monitoring consumables and reporting shortages, damaged items or equipment faults.
• Following health and safety, COSHH and infection-control procedures when handling laundry, chemicals and cleaning products, while maintaining a clean, organised and secure working environment.
• Working collaboratively with the Kit and Cleaning Manager, coaching staff and colleagues to meet training, matchday and travel deadlines.

AboutYou

Wearelookingforamotivatedanddependableindividualwho:

• Has previous experience in a laundry, kit, textile-care, cleaning or similar operational environment, with excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Can follow equipment operating instructions, garment-care requirements and health and safety procedures, with a willingness to undertake all required training.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, demonstrating reliability, discretion and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performance environment.
• Is flexible and available to work five days out of seven, including regular Sundays, evenings, weekends and matchdays as required.

Desirable(butnotessential):

• Previous experience working within professional sport or another fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Practical experience using commercial washing machines, tumble dryers and garment-finishing equipment.
• Knowledge of COSHH requirements, infection-control procedures and the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• Experience of stock control, garment labelling, inventory systems or basic clothing repairs.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play an important role in supporting Milton Keynes Dons FC’s First Team, Academy and Women’s Team.
• The chance to work within a professional, high-performance sporting environment.
• A varied, hands-on role where attention to detail and teamwork make a real difference.
• The opportunity to develop your skills through relevant training and experience.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our Commitment

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgroundsand welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to providinga safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our policies and procedures.