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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·������������ To be adaptable in their approach to work and be able to work in all sections of the production area.

·������������ To communicate instructions to staff and be able to implement instructions of the Laundry Management Team.

·������������ Day to day management of laundry production staff.

·������������ To undertake Line Management functions of staff such as disciplinaries, PADRs, Sickness Reviews, Return to work etc.

·������������ Use of IT software related to reporting and dispatch of linen produced e.g. Benchmarker, Microsoft office packages.

�� �� ��Analytical and judgemental skills to formulate technical solutions to improve equipment and workforce performance to achieve and maintain the agreed flow of work through the section, including managing data and information either electronically or paper based.

·������������ To provide and receive complex information requiring tact or persuasive skills; where necessary to provide and receive sensitive information. For example dealing with staffing issues to ensure continuation of production is kept to a maximum. Dealing with difficult customer conversations i.e. production delays. Shortages etc.

·������������ To work on and operate production machinery when required.

·������������ To plan and organise activities within the production areas that require formulation or adjustment to meet service needs – to plan and adjust staffing levels as required.

·������������ Monitor the reporting of machine breakdowns and down times of machines.

·������������ Monitor microbiological testing of areas within their assigned section.

·������������ Assist the Laundry Management Team in the programme of training and developing staff employed on their assigned section. This will include monitoring of individual members of staff.

·������������ Industrial relations – maintain a good and effective industrial relations climate with laundry management, and to lead and support any necessary change and the development of the services provided.

·������������ Provide assistance in dealing with problems or concerns of staff; or of management regarding individual sections.

·������������ Provide opportunity for the maintenance of laundry equipment to ensure its safe operation and use.

·������������ Ensure that good housekeeping is adhered to, ensuring a safe and clean working environment.

·������������ Ensure that all Health & Safety and other statutory regulations are understood and met.

·������������ To ensure all statutory requirements are met and to advise the Laundry Management Team of areas of concern and assist in deciding upon the programmes to be developed to meet the department obligations.

·������������ The post holder will be required to undertake any other relevant duties as required by the Laundry Management Team. · The post holder will sometimes be required to work across different Laundry Services sites.

·������������ Ensuring the implementation and knowledge of NWSSP Policies and Procedures.

·������������ Maintain knowledge of developments within the service and the equipment used.

·������������ Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to.

·������������ Knowledge of appropriate emergency procedures.

·������������ Ensure understanding and implementation of correct use of manual handling procedures/methods.

·������������ Understand and ensure the implementation of Health & Safety COSSH regulations in respect of chemicals / substances used.

·������������ Undertake on-going training as per the requirements of the post, as identified by the Laundry Management Team.

·������������ Where necessary to assist/undertake surveys and stock audits.