How to become a dry cleaner
You can get into this job through:
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
Apprenticeship
You could start by doing a textile care operative intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly for jobs. Employers will often be more interested in your personal qualities like reliability, timekeeping and customer care than qualifications.
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Career tips
Retail sales experience could be useful.
Further information
You can find out more about working in laundry and dry cleaning services through the Guild of Cleaners and Launderers.