General Manager 1 Year FTC

Sysco GB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their Fresh Direct depot. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced logistics environment. Strong leadership, CPC licensing, and expertise in change management are essential. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced operation and knowledge of warehousing or distribution.
• Proven leadership skills in management roles.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the depot operation to meet service levels and manage resources.
• Drive improvements to key metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with commercial colleagues for profitable growth.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Operational Knowledge

Management Experience

Commercial Acumen

Change Management

Profit & Loss Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

CPC with O Licence

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

1 year FTC

Competitive plus benefits package

Shift Pattern Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Feed your ambition by joining the UK's largest foodservice provider and take the next step in your management career by leading our busy Fresh Direct depot in Dagenham into the next phase of its journey of transformation. This is an exceptional and exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager looking to make a difference.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all aspects of this large operation, leading the depot to deliver the required service levels to delight customers, managing resources and budgets to enable growth whilst optimising efficiencies, and driving improvements to key metrics and KPIs by embedding a continuous improvement culture. You will collaborate closely with commercial colleagues to drive regional profitable growth and with other operational leaders to share best practice and implement new technologies and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a fast‑paced operation and strong operational knowledge of warehousing or distribution, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Hold a CPC with O Licence.
• Be IOSH or NEBOSH qualified (training will be provided if required).
• Forward‑thinking individual, effective change manager, resilient, credible and composure under pressure.
• Commercially astute, results‑driven and detail oriented, using data to support decision making.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don't want you to fit our culture; we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We focus on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We will support you during the application process and are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process if needed.

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Interviewing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Employment & Labor Law
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Restaurant Management
• Retail ManagementRecruiting

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1