Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged as we may close the position once suitable candidates are identified.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are proud to be a Living Wage Foundation member and Armed Forces covenant supporter.
About Aberdeen Laundry Services
Aberdeen Laundry Services (ALS) is a leading provider in the commercial laundry industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality laundry solutions whilst prioritising sustainability and community engagement. Our mission is to integrate environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of our operations, ensuring that we contribute positively to the environment and society.
Our expertise in industrial washing, drying, and dry-cleaning services allows us to serve a diverse range of clients, providing linen and laundry solutions for the health and hospitality sectors across the UK. We strive to build trust with our stakeholders through open communication and transparency, ensuring that our projects have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
As proud members of UN Global Compact and committed to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040, our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility remains at the core of our business strategy.
We are a fair work employer, with a diverse team and a commitment to career development, innovation, and community impact.
A Career for the Creative Thinkers
We’re looking for a strategic thinker who leads with curiosity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. You might be someone who’s built deep expertise through years of hands-on work in industrial or process environments, or perhaps you’ve been progressing through engineering leadership roles and are ready to step up to a more strategic position.
What matters most to us isn’t a perfect CV – it’s your approach. Do you naturally look for better ways of doing things? Can you balance the detail of operational challenges with the bigger picture of business strategy? Are you energised by developing teams and building systems that make everyone’s work more effective?
Maybe you’ve spent 20+ years in the laundry industry and know the equipment inside-out but haven’t had the opportunity to move into senior leadership. Or perhaps you’ve led engineering teams in manufacturing, facilities management, or other process-driven sectors and are looking for a role where your experience will be genuinely valued.
If you’re someone who thrives on variety – moving between strategic planning, hands-on problem-solving, and developing your team – and you’re motivated by the challenge of driving real operational improvements across multiple sites, we’d love to hear from you.
At Aberdeen Laundry Services, we believe the best leaders are those who keep learning, stay solutions-focused, and bring their whole selves to work. If that sounds like you, this could be the right next step.
Role Summary
The Chief Engineer will lead and coordinate all engineering activities across multiple Aberdeen Laundry Services sites. This senior role acts as the key point of contact for both the site engineering teams and the engineering administrator. While elements of the role can be carried out from home, it will require regular site presence, strong leadership, and proactive communication to ensure engineering excellence across the business.
Responsibilities
Internal Collaboration
Essential Skills & Attributes
Desirable (But Not Required)
Aberdeen Laundry Services is committed to fair work practices and believes in providing effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfillment, and respect for all employees. We offer:
Compensation & Benefits
Culture & Values
Send the following to jay@aberdeenls.co.uk
Highlighting your education, any relevant experience, and key achievements which link to the essential and desirable criteria. Maximum two pages.
Maximum 1-page cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the role, paying particular attention to highlighting how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Maximum two pages.
Examples of creative work, presentations, achievements, projects or experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Selection Process
Initial screening of CVs, cover letters and optional portfolio
30-minute conversation with HR team
Face-to-face or video interview with HR and Marketing and Growth Lead
Meeting with senior management team & brief presentation or campaign proposal exercise
We will request references only after conditional offer