Laundry General Manager
CV-LibraryEastbourne, East SussexpermanentPosted: 27 July 2026
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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
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