Laundry agents in hospital logistics

Technical, Logistics

Laundry agents in hospital logistics

The laundry department is looking for several laundry agents for positions between 60% – 100% (permanent contract). Start dates are planned from February 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals and ranks among the best hospital institutions worldwide according to the 2025 Newsweek magazine ranking. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in care, research, and education.

The Hospital Logistics Department (LOH) is tasked with ensuring that care, teaching, and research units can fully focus on their core business by providing and developing efficient logistical operational services (disinfection and maintenance, patient transfers, sterilization, catering, goods transport, stock management, etc.).

The Bed and Laundry Center is attached to the Transfers and Patient Devices service (TDP). It ensures the distribution, cleaning, and disinfection of beds, as well as the management of laundry and professional clothing intended for patients and staff.

Mission

• You ensure the distribution of laundry and professional clothing in the units
• You are responsible for washing and maintaining patient laundry on certain sites
• You use, clean, and maintain vehicles (transport carts), tools, and equipment provided
• You perform simple sewing activities related to the function
• You ensure a clean, safe work environment compliant with safety rules
• You contribute to the flow of information and continuous improvement of your unit's services
• You work according to a variable schedule (day, evening, weekend, public holidays, on-call service).

Profile

• You have at least 2 years of professional experience in maintenance, hospitality, or a similar role
• You have a good command of spoken and written French (minimum B2)
• You are comfortable with common office tools
• You are recognized for your punctuality, autonomy, and team spirit
• You place great importance on the quality of your work.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital, recognized worldwide, guarantees you benefit from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Advantages within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Ms. Sarah Bonnard, Sector Manager, at 079 556 47 85.

Since all applications are processed electronically, please apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, please contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

We kindly ask placement agencies to note that applications submitted directly on our recruitment platform by their services are not accepted and cannot be invoiced. Thank you for your understanding.