Production Operative (Laundry)
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HB |
| Company: | Johnsons Workwear |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5777-ER1510852GatPO |
Summary
We are currently seeking a Production Operative (GLO) to join our production team. This role is responsible for preparing, processing, finishing, repairing, or dispatching garments to the required quality standards, using appropriate equipment and machinery.
You will work in line with company guidelines on productivity and efficiency, ensuring that customer commitments and service standards are consistently met.
The role
As a Production Operative, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the production process within a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lifting and moving laundry items on a consistent basis
Working at a fast and steady pace to meet productivity targets
Maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail
Carrying out multiple tasks across the production process as required
Being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities or work areas
Undertaking ad-hoc duties to support the wider production team
What we offer
This role includes a competitive benefits package, including:
Access to a company Share Save Scheme
Employee wellness programme
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Access to an award-winning training academy focused on skills development and career progression
About us
Johnsons Workwear is one of the UK’s leading providers of textile service solutions, supplying thousands of customers across a wide range of industries — including food manufacturing, engineering, motor trade, healthcare, and specialist industrial sectors.
Our customers range from large multinational organisations to independent family-run businesses, and we are proud of the consistently high standards of service we deliver. We are independently reviewed by our customers each year and are recognised as a top-performing provider within our sector.
We are an employee-focused organisation, committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term growth within the business.
Apply now and become an integral part of our success
You will work in line with company guidelines on productivity and efficiency, ensuring that customer commitments and service standards are consistently met.
The role
As a Production Operative, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the production process within a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lifting and moving laundry items on a consistent basis
Working at a fast and steady pace to meet productivity targets
Maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail
Carrying out multiple tasks across the production process as required
Being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities or work areas
Undertaking ad-hoc duties to support the wider production team
What we offer
This role includes a competitive benefits package, including:
Access to a company Share Save Scheme
Employee wellness programme
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Access to an award-winning training academy focused on skills development and career progression
About us
Johnsons Workwear is one of the UK’s leading providers of textile service solutions, supplying thousands of customers across a wide range of industries — including food manufacturing, engineering, motor trade, healthcare, and specialist industrial sectors.
Our customers range from large multinational organisations to independent family-run businesses, and we are proud of the consistently high standards of service we deliver. We are independently reviewed by our customers each year and are recognised as a top-performing provider within our sector.
We are an employee-focused organisation, committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term growth within the business.
Apply now and become an integral part of our success