Ironing Staff jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£16 an hour (about £2,250–£2,750 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time, set days each week. Employers ask for ironing experience with mixed fabrics and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Manchester.
- Typical pay
- £13–£16
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,250–£2,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time
- set days each week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open ironing staff positions in Manchester
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Register as a Ironing StaffAbout ironing staff jobs in Manchester
A ironing staff presses clothing and household linen to a crisp finish, usually on set days each week. In Manchester, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Manchester, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Manchester is known for digital media, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as BBC MediaCity, the NHS, Barclays Technology, Booking.com, and AutoTrader. Manchester is the UK's largest tech hub outside London, with MediaCity anchoring a national broadcasting cluster.
Main duties
- Iron shirts, uniforms and formal wear
- Steam delicate fabrics
- Press bed and table linen
- Fold and put away items neatly
- Report damaged items
Ironing Staff pay in Manchester
Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why ironing staff pay here sits close to the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a ironing staff
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
Why work in Manchester?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Manchester.
Manchester is often described as “The UK's Northern Tech and Media Powerhouse”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Ironing experience with mixed fabrics
- Careful handling of delicate items
- Reliability
- References
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most ironing staff roles in Manchester are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your ironing staff experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ironing staff earn in Manchester?
Ironing Staff jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£16 an hour (about £2,250–£2,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in ironing staff jobs in Manchester?
Most positions are live-out. Most ironing staff roles in Manchester are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a ironing staff in UK?
Employers ask for ironing experience with mixed fabrics, careful handling of delicate items and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a ironing staff do day to day?
A ironing staff presses clothing and household linen to a crisp finish, usually on set days each week. Typical duties include iron shirts, uniforms and formal wear, steam delicate fabrics, press bed and table linen.
How do I apply for ironing staff jobs in Manchester on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Manchester hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a ironing staff work?
A typical schedule is part-time, set days each week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.