General Manager

GXO Logistics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Avonmouth is seeking a General Manager to lead the site through its startup phase. This position involves strategic leadership, driving operational excellence and commercial performance. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in senior management and strong team leadership abilities. A competitive salary of up to £100,000 per annum is offered along with substantial benefits including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar senior management role.
• Experience of leading and developing a team.
• Awareness of differing commercial mechanisms and understanding P&Ls.
• Experience within an eCommerce environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the site leadership team.
• Drive accountability across functions to meet and exceed KPIs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer.
• Ensure the smooth running of the operation across the 885,000 sq. ft operation.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Customer Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you!

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a General Manager in Avonmouth, supporting one of our new business wins! As General Manager and a key member of the senior leadership team at our new site, you will play a critical role in shaping the foundation and long-term success of the operation. You will lead the site through its startup phase, embedding robust operational practices, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will drive commercial performance, champion continuous improvement, and build strong cross-functional relationships to deliver exceptional service and sustainable growth.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. However, we do ask for some flexibility due to the nature of the role, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £ 100,000.00 per annum , y ou’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £595.00 per calendar month, plus bonus, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the site leadership team, ensuring all departments operate in alignment with business objectives to ensure best in class standards for safety, people and service
• Drive accountability across functions to consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high performance
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, building and nurturing strong, trust-based relationships through a collaborative, partnership-led approach
• Ensure the overall smooth running of the operation across the 885,000 sq. ft operation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a similar senior management role and environment working with a high-profile customer
• Experience of leading and developing a team and all associated people processes
• Awareness of differing commercial mechanisms as well as understanding P&Ls
• Prior experience within an eCommerce environment is advantageous

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