General Manager – Contract Logistics: Transform & Grow

WR Logistics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a General Manager to take ownership of their Contract Logistics facility in Normanton. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of commercial acumen and operational excellence to transform an under-utilised warehouse. Responsibilities include leading the operation, driving commercial growth, maximising revenue, and managing P&L. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £80,000 plus car allowance, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a senior leadership role.

Benefits

Car allowance

Competitive senior-level package

Opportunity for significant impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience running a Contract Logistics operation within a freight forwarding or 3PL environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of growing warehouse revenue from the ground up.
• Demonstrated success in maximising warehouse capacity and utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the entire warehouse and contract logistics operation.
• Drive commercial growth by identifying, securing, and onboarding new contracts.
• Oversee P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Warehouse revenue growth

Operational excellence

Client engagement

Team leadership

Job description

A leading logistics firm is seeking a General Manager to take ownership of their Contract Logistics facility in Normanton. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of commercial acumen and operational excellence to transform an under-utilised warehouse. Responsibilities include leading the operation, driving commercial growth, maximising revenue, and managing P&L. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £80,000 plus car allowance, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a senior leadership role.