Kit Assistant in Blackburn

Job title:

Kit Assistant

Department:

Kit

Based at:

Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre, Brockhall Village, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Reports to:

Head of Kit

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

35 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work.

Contractual Status:

Permanent

Job purpose:

To support the Head of Kit in the efficient and professional management of all football kit, training wear, equipment and associated logistics across the club.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support with the day-to-day running of the football kit operation.
• Assist with preparing and distributing training and match kit for players and staff.
• Ensure all players and staff have the correct kit and equipment for training, matches, travel and other football activities.
• Ensure all football kits and clothing are washed, dried, folded and prepared for timely redistribution to players and coaching staff.
• Operate washing machines and tumble dryers safely and efficiently, selecting appropriate wash cycles, temperatures and detergents in accordance with garment care instructions.
• Inspect garments before and after washing to identify stains, damage, missing items or any clothing requiring additional treatment.
• Monitor laundry supplies, including detergents, fabric treatments and cleaning products, reporting low stock levels and replenishing supplies as required.
• Manage the collection and return of laundry in a timely manner to ensure players and staff have the required clothing available when needed.
• Carry out routine checks of laundry equipment, report faults promptly and follow relevant operating and maintenance procedures.
• Follow health and safety, manual handling, hygiene and chemical-handling procedures at all times, including the safe storage and use of laundry products.
• Assist with the organisation and storage of kit and equipment within the kit room and designated storage areas.
• Ensure kit is correctly labelled, organised and readily available.
• Report any damaged, missing or worn kit to the Head of Kit and arrange replacement where required.
• Ensure all kit and equipment is maintained to the required professional standard.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and organisation within the kit room and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the preparation of all First Team matchday kit and equipment.
• Ensure used kit and equipment is collected, accounted for and returned following fixtures.
• Assist with the preparation and loading of kit and equipment for away fixtures.
• Ensure daily training kit requirements are prepared and available on time.
• Assist with laundry and kit rotation processes.
• Assist with the preparation and transportation of kit and equipment for domestic and international travel.
• Assist the Head of Kit that all equipment is packed, checked and delivered according to agreed schedules.
• Assist with the organisation of kit requirements for pre-season, training camps, tournaments and overseas tours.
• Support the Head of Kit with regular stock checks and inventory management.
• Support in maintaining accurate records of kit issued to players and staff.
• Assist with seasonal kit changes and the introduction of new playing and training ranges.
• Report any operational, health & safety or equipment concerns to the Head of Kit or relevant manager.
• Maintain professional standards at all times when representing the club.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relating to kit management, laundry services and the wider support of the football department.

3. Skills required:

• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and proactively;
• Reliable and conscientious;
• Works quickly but with care and attention;
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team;
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards;
• Support other football operations requirements when reasonably required.

4. Knowledge required:

• Previous kit and/or laundry experience;
• Understanding of the demands of professional football environment.

5. Qualifications required:

N/A

DBS check required:

Yes (enhanced)