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Laundry and Dry Cleaning Machine Operator

OFO Code: 715701

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
715701
Occupation
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Machine Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7157 · Laundry Machine Operators

Official description
Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments.

More official OFO detail

Alternative titles: Drycleaner, Press Machine Operator

Specialisations: Folding Machine Operator (Laundry), Washing Machine Operator, Launderer

  • Placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
  • Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
  • Placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
  • Checking and removing stains from garments, and replacing buttons and making minor repairs
  • Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles;
  • Packaging articles and preparing orders for despatch
  • Sorting articles for cleaning according to the type colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
  • Stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
  • Loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors

2. Demand status

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