General Manager

Logistex; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics automation company is seeking a skilled General Manager for its Midlands region. The ideal candidate will lead and manage operations across various sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include achieving financial targets and driving continuous improvement. With over 5 years in service management and a technical background, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of the business. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in service management, preferably in logistics automation or MHE.
• Proven experience in improvement processes and initiatives.
• Strong leadership, team building, and goal-setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ESS operations across residential and field service sites.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture.
• Achieve financial targets: orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Goal Setting

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Degree-level technical background or equivalent

Tools

Service-based business systems

Windows OS

Job description

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in managing large teams, driving performance, and building strong client relationships?

If YES, you could be the General Manager we're looking for!

Why join us?

• Lead a regional business unit with a budget exceeding £5 million
• Influence strategic growth and operational performance
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Career development and succession planning opportunities
• Work with a dynamic team across residential and field service sites
• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage ESS operations across residential and field service sites
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture
• Achieve financial targets: orders, sales, profit, and cash flow
• Deliver high-quality service contracts and meet KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Oversee account management, renewals, and customer relationships
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and performance reports
• Manage and develop Site Managers, Supervisors, and Field Service teams

What do we need from you?

• Degree-level technical background or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in service management, preferably in logistics automation or MHE
• Proven experience in improvement processes and initiatives
• Strong leadership, team building, and goal-setting skills
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel (including overnight stays)
• Comfortable presenting to groups and managing client relationships
• Knowledge of service-based business systems and Windows OS

Ready to lead a high-performing regional team and shape the future of ESS operations? Apply now to join Logistex as a General Manager - ESS Midlands Region and make a lasting impact