General Manager
Kendal

  • Kendal
  • Full-time
  • Permanent

About a career with Elis

About Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

Your Mission at Elis

  • Lead and Inspire: Direct all site teams – production, logistics, engineering, customer services – to deliver excellence every day while fostering a culture of trust during a period of change.
  • Take Ownership: Full P&L responsibility with a focus on hitting EBITDA targets and safeguarding revenue.
  • Develop People: Coach, support, and grow your team, ensuring every colleague, both new and existing, feels valued, engaged, and part of the Elis culture.
  • Drive Improvement: Lead the LEAN agenda and embed our culture of safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Shape the Future: Align local operations with Elis’s strategic goals while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Deliver for our Customers: Put service at the heart of everything we do, ensuring we continue to exceed customer expectations throughout the integration process.

What We're Looking For

What will make you stand out?

  • Experience leading teams in an operational environment
  • Commercial awareness and confidence with budgets, KPIs and performance metrics.
  • A people leader with the ability to engage, motivate and bring out the best in others.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Commitment to health, safety, quality and sustainability.

What We Offer

  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Car Allowance
  • Company Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • On-site Parking
  • Private Medical
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-related Bonus
  • Car Allowance
  • EV Scheme (with qualifying service)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Company Pension
  • 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

Interested?

Then apply online!

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