General Manager

United Worldwide Logistics; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Worldwide Logistics, a growing logistics leader, seeks an experienced General Manager to drive operations across three depots. Join a dynamic team where you will represent the company, lead department heads, and make impactful decisions while maintaining the essence of a family-oriented business.

Benefits

Performance-based rewards

Leadership role with exposure to all operations

A personal touch in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in logistics or transport.
• Strong commercial awareness with a hands-on attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all three depots.
• Manage and support department leads in various functions.
• Drive performance, efficiency, and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Commercial awareness

Job description

United Worldwide Logistics – Various Sites | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Join a fast-growing logistics leader and help drive us to the next level.

United Worldwide Logistics has grown from a family-run operation to a dynamic logistics company with over 70 employees and 3 depots across the UK. We specialise in time-critical transport, including performance vehicle delivery, import/export, and same-day solutions.

We’re now looking for an experienced, driven and hands-onGeneral Managerto work directly alongside the Managing Director as the business continues to scale. This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role with real influence, autonomy, and responsibility across the full operation.

Your Role

As General Manager, you’ll be the MD’s right hand — someone who can be trusted to take initiative, make decisions, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all three depots
• Manage and support department leads (transport, admin, HR, accounts, customer service)
• Drive performance, efficiency, and accountability across the business
• Identify and resolve issues before they land on the MD’s desk
• Represent the company with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Be across everything — from staffing and customer care to compliance and commercial strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience in logistics, transport, or a similar fast-paced sector
• Natural problem solver who thrives under pressure and knows how to lead teams
• Strong commercial awareness with a hands-on, no-job-too-small attitude
• Comfortable working closely with the MD but confident making independent decisions
• Excellent communication, organisation, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong values, loyalty, and the ability to carry the culture of a family-grown business

Why Join Us?

• A real leadership role with full exposure to every part of a growing business
• Be part of a company with ambition, energy, and a personal touch
• Make a tangible difference and shape the next phase of our growth
• Competitive package with performance-based rewards

Ready to lead from the front and help us grow without losing our edge?

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