Laundry Staff jobs in Manchester typically pay £13–£16 an hour (about £2,250–£2,750 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience 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
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open laundry staff positions in Manchester
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Register as a Laundry StaffAbout laundry staff jobs in Manchester
A laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation. 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
- Sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric
- Treat stains on delicate items
- Press and fold clothes and linen
- Organise wardrobes and linen cupboards
- Arrange dry-cleaning collections
Laundry Staff pay in Manchester
Household incomes in Manchester are shaped by an average local salary of around £36,000, which is why laundry 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 laundry 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
- Laundry or housekeeping experience
- Knowledge of fabric care labels
- Attention to detail
- 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?
Live-in laundry staff roles in Manchester normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your laundry 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 laundry staff earn in Manchester?
Laundry 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 laundry staff jobs in Manchester?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in laundry staff roles in Manchester normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a laundry staff in UK?
Employers ask for laundry or housekeeping experience, knowledge of fabric care labels and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a laundry staff do day to day?
A laundry staff looks after a household’s washing, stain care, pressing and wardrobe organisation. Typical duties include sort, wash and dry laundry by fabric, treat stains on delicate items, press and fold clothes and linen.
How do I apply for laundry 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 laundry staff work?
A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.