Field Service Representative Laundry Personnel

Job Description

Your new role is to provide support to the training of Defence personnel in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (CBRND). You will be supported by a team of Field Support Representatives (FSR) to assist you in the planning, issuing, receiving, laundering and drying of uniforms designed to protect Defence personnel in hazardous environments; your working environment is supporting training and is not hazardous.

This position reports to the FSR Supervisor at the Maintenance Support Facility (MSF) in Prestons. In this role you will:

• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) uniforms and associated equipment are ready for issue in accordance with the training schedule.
• Soiled PPE and associated equipment (masks, boots, gloves etc) are washed and dried according to a specified process. Operate washers and dryers in accordance with safety standards. A modern high tech laundry is provided to enable washing and drying.
• PPE and associated equipment requires a non-technical inspection to confirm serviceability. Items deemed unserviceable (U/S) are set aside for disposal.
• Carry out inspection and low level repair of other CBRND equipment.
• Provide minor seams repairs to PPE uniforms, eg, replace buttons, velcro, mend torn clothes and linings.
• Size and issue PPE uniforms and associated equipment to Defence Force personnel
• Complete RODUMS and submit to MSF at Prestons, after verbal advice to confirm need for a RODUM.
• PPE stock levels are monitored between Max and Min levels to ensure there is always sufficient stock to support training rate of effort (ROE).
• Advise MSF when stock levels are approaching minimum quantities
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment on site. Maintain laundry room and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Enforce Base/site environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures
• Comply with local Base regulations and directions
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone who will have:

• Some knowledge of standard laundry equipment methods and equipment.

• Basic technical competency to undertake low level inspection and non-technical inspection

• Some knowledge of the use and care of standard commercial washing machine equipment.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to operate or readily learn to operate washers and extractors.

• Skill in the operation of laundry equipment

Additional Information

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weekspaid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.

Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a NV-1 security clearance.

Applications close Thursday 10th September 2020