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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Top Presser jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 181 Top Presser jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Top Presser do?

  Ironers and pressers remove creases from clothing items and linen for clients by using irons, presses and steamers.

  Tasks required include:

  • Receives garment or item from customer for cleaning, checks pockets, buttons, zips, etc. and issues receipt.
  • Sorts articles by fabric, colour and type and determines appropriate cleaning process.
  • Removes difficult stains using chemicals or steam gun.
  • Loads articles into washing and dry cleaning machines or electrically operated drum cleaning machine, operates controls to admit cleaning fluids and starts machine.
  • Sets and operates drying machines and smooths and shapes washed garments using hand iron or machine press.
  • Allocates washing machines to customers, ensures correct use of equipment and gives change.
  • Performs a variety of laundering, dry cleaning and pressing tasks, including beating carpets and shaping starched collars, cuffs and hats.

• What are the entry requirements for a Top Presser?

  Academic qualifications are not required. Training is mainly on?the-job. Vocational qualifications in Laundry Operations and Textile Care Services are available at Level 2.