Summary
*Please only apply if you are based in London, UK, with full UK working rights*
Job Title: Private household Laundress
Location: London, UK
Salary: £55,000 + gross per annum, DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Overview & Opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Laundress to join a prestigious private household. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full care of all garments and linens within the household, ensuring the highest standards of laundry, wardrobe management, and presentation.
This position is an integral role within a professional household team, offering long-term stability in a refined and elegant environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full laundry cycle: washing, steaming, ironing, stain removal, and handwashing delicate fabrics.
- Care for fine garments, including couture, cashmere, silk, and formalwear, ensuring expert handling and discretion.
- Organise and maintain wardrobes, including seasonal rotation, packing/unpacking for travel, and proper storage.
- Liaise with dry cleaners and manage returns, repairs, and specialist cleaning requirements.
- Carry out simple mending and alterations, or coordinate with external tailors when required.
- Oversee household linens and towels, ensuring stock rotation and immaculate presentation.
- Maintain the laundry room to the highest standards, keeping it organised and well-stocked with appropriate products.
- Provide support to the wider housekeeping team during quieter laundry periods if needed.
- Uphold the highest level of discretion and maintain complete confidentiality at all times.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a dedicated Laundress role within a UHNW private household, luxury yacht, or 5-star hotel.
- Expert knowledge of fabric care, stain removal, and handling of delicate and luxury garments.
- Proven wardrobe management experience, including travel preparation and packing.
- Excellent attention to detail, proactive mindset, and calm under pressure.
- Fluent English with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Right to work in the UK with checkable references.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £55,000 + gross per annum, depending on experience.
- Stable, long-term position in a prestigious household.
- Professional working environment with a supportive household team.
- Regular working hours, Monday to Friday.
- Opportunities for occasional travel with the household.
