Laundry General Manager

LAUNDRY GENERAL MANAGER ROLE DESCRIPTION We are looking for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to take full responsibility for running our industrial laundry facility on the hospital site in Eastbourne. Salisbury Linen Services is a healthcare wash and return laundry provider delivering services to multiple locations across the south. RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the day-to-day operations of the laundry facility * Oversee production workflow, volumes and turnaround times * Lead, manage and develop the site team * Ensure high standards of quality and service delivery * Monitor and control operational costs (labour, utilities, materials) * Maintain and optimise machinery, processes and efficiency * Ensure compliance with health & safety standards * Drive continuous improvement across the site * Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and output * Take full ownership of site performance and results * Maintaining sustainability at every corner * Data recording and analysis REQUIREMENTS * Strong experience in industrial laundry operations * Proven ability to manage a production or factory environment * Experience leading teams and driving performance * Strong operational and organisational skills * Commercial awareness and cost control experience * Hands-on, proactive leadership style * Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to business growth DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE * Experience managing high-volume laundry operations * Knowledge of industrial laundry machinery and processes * Track record of improving efficiency and throughput PERSON SPECIFICS * Very organised * Keen eye for detail * Ability to work to tight deadlines * Adaptable * Passion for improving the environment