General Manager - Warehousing

Pod Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in London is seeking a General Manager for their warehousing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large-scale logistics, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive operational excellence. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to shape a supportive culture while achieving performance goals. You will lead a growing team and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure success. Interested candidates should apply now or send their CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

Genuine opportunity for ownership and impact

Supportive culture

Clear progression plan

Qualifications

• Strong track record managing large-scale warehouse, depot or logistics operations.
• Proven leadership experience in developing both high performers and those who need support.
• Hands-on, adaptable leader with strong EQ and ability to influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehousing operations across the depot while managing, coaching and inspiring a large and growing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in people, process, safety, cost and service.
• Own performance KPIs across productivity, inventory, H&S and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate operational nuance into scalable, long-term solutions.
• Build culture, foster engagement, accountability and alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Operational efficiency

Problem-solving

People management

Analytical mindset

Job description

Role : General Manager – Warehousing

Salary : £70,000 - £85,000

Location : On-site, London

Pod Talent is proud to partner with this exciting business, which achieved its best trading year in 2025. They are a purpose-driven, people-focused organisation committed to market innovation and operating at the highest standards.

In this role, you will take full ownership of large-scale warehousing operations across this London-based depot, leading a team of depot managers, supervisors and frontline operatives. You’ll be accountable for driving performance, efficiency and culture, building scalable processes and frameworks while keeping operations running smoothly day to day.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real autonomy. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, drive operational excellence at scale, and join a business that empowers ambitious, high-EQ leaders to grow and succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead day-to-day warehousing operations across the depot while managing, coaching and inspiring a large and growing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in people, process, safety, cost and service.
• Own performance KPIs across productivity, inventory, H&S and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate operational nuance into scalable, long-term solutions.
• Build culture, foster engagement, accountability and alignment
• Take on full P&L responsibility as the depot continues to expand.

What we’re looking for

• Strong track record managing large-scale warehouse, depot or logistics operations.
• Proven leadership experience in developing both high performers and those who need support.
• Hands‑on, adaptable leader with strong EQ and ability to influence across all levels.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic problem‑solver with analytical mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and the new process development daily.

Why join?

• Genuine opportunity to have ownership and impact - with a clear progression plan
• Supportive, ambitious culture where ideas are shared and highly valued.
• Opportunity to lead and nurture your team at the centre of innovation and operational excellence.

Sounds like an exciting new challenge? Apply now or send your CV to [e-mail]