Facilities & Logistics Operative in Teddington

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours, Monday to Friday.

Play a vital role in keeping our nursery portfolio running smoothly by ensuring laundry, stock and logistics operations are delivered efficiently every day. At Fennies, we know that outstanding early years environments rely on strong operational support behind the scenes. If you are practical, organised and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced setting, this is an opportunity to be part of a central team that directly supports our nurseries.

Why join Fennies?

• We invest in our operational teams so they can keep our nurseries running at the highest standard.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-life balance: 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day for every year of service (up to 30), plus bank holidays.
• Stable full-time working pattern with consistency, Monday to Friday.
• Support and development: Full training and onboarding support.
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding business.
• Supportive central operations and facilities team.
• A community of committed professionals.
• Be part of a growing organisation supporting high quality early years education.
• Work closely with nursery teams across the company.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

About the Role

As Facilities & Logistics Operative, you will support the smooth running of our nursery portfolio by managing laundry operations, preparing stock and supporting logistics processes from our central hub in Teddington. You will:

• Process daily laundry requirements, including washing, drying, folding and preparing items for nursery sites.
• Ensure all laundered items meet high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Monitor and report stock levels of linen and operational items.
• Maintain and support laundry equipment, reporting any faults or issues.
• Pick, pack and prepare consumables, uniforms, linen and nursery supplies for dispatch.
• Organise stock rooms and storage areas to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with inventory checks, stock counts and stock control processes.
• Support logistics preparation to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to nursery sites.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment at all times.
• Follow health & safety and manual handling procedures consistently.
• Support continuous improvement across laundry and logistics processes.

What we’re looking for

You are reliable, hands-on and take pride in delivering high standards of operational work. You enjoy structured tasks, working with detail and being part of a team that keeps everything moving behind the scenes. You will have:

• Previous experience in warehouse, laundry, logistics, facilities or operational environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and physical tasks safely.
• A strong work ethic and dependable approach to attendance and timekeeping.
• Experience in commercial laundry operations (Desirable).
• Experience using stock control or inventory systems (Desirable).
• Experience supporting facilities or multi-site operations (Desirable).

We are looking for a reliable and punctual individual who is hardworking and organised, with excellent attention to detail. You are comfortable working in a hands-on, physical environment and can work both independently and as part of a wider team. You can remain focused and efficient within a busy work environment while remaining positive and willing to support where needed.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself.
• Come Together.
• Be All In.
• Go Further.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.