Operations & Administration Manager (m/f/d)

Hans Geis GmbH + Co KG; Park Central; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Benefits

Structured onboarding

Training opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Geis Group is expanding with a new site in Greater London. The role involves taking ownership of daily operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring legal HR, health & safety, and environmental compliance across activities.

You will work with internal teams and external specialists to meet standards, drive performance, and develop the site from day one within a family-owned international logistics group. The position offers growth and dedicated onboarding.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an operational, commercial or site-based role.
• Excellent English language skills; German is a plus for collaboration.
• Good knowledge of UK HR, health & safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Structured, solution-oriented work approach with a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate staffing for the new London site.
• Ensure compliance with HR, safety and environmental regulations across operations.
• Monitor income, expenditure and accounts; support monthly closings and financial governance.
• Prepare meaningful reports and KPIs to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external specialists to meet standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

English language skills

HR/regulatory knowledge

Analytical mindset

Job description

ABOUT US

The Geis Group is an owner-managed logistics company with more than 10,000 employees across over 200 locations in Europe. Every day, we ensure that goods reach their destinations reliably, keeping businesses and supply chains moving.

What sets us apart is our strong team spirit, reliability and genuine opportunities for professional development. At Geis, it is not only about what you can do – it is also about who you are.

What you can expect:

• Look forward to the opportunity to help shape our new location in the Greater London area from day one and bring your own ideas to life.
• Taking ownership of day-to-day operations, you will coordinate staffing requirements and work closely with the team to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Commercial and administrative responsibilities will also form an important part of your role, ranging from monthly closing preparation to monitoring income, expenditure and outstanding accounts.
• When it comes to payroll preparation and employee records, you will coordinate all relevant processes with accuracy and care.
• By preparing meaningful reports and analysing key performance indicators, you will provide a reliable basis for operational and strategic decisions.
• Working with internal teams and external specialists, you will ensure that UK health and safety, environmental and sustainability requirements are met and embedded in everyday operations.

What you bring:

• Relevant experience in an operational, commercial or site-based management role, within logistics or freight forwarding industry
• Good knowledge of commercial business processes, controlling, and accounting
• Initial leadership experience and a genuine interest in coordinating and developing employees
• A good understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements in the UK relating to HR, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance, or the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with these areas
• Excellent English language skills; German language skills are an advantage for collaboration within our international group of companies
• A structured, solution-oriented way of working, a strong sense of responsibility, and the motivation to actively help build and develop a new site

What we offer:

• A key position with genuine responsibility – look forward to helping shape our new location in the Greater London area from day one and bringing your own ideas to life.
• Plenty of scope to make a difference, combined with short decision-making processes.
• A varied role combining operational and commercial responsibility.
• Collaboration within an international, family-owned group of companies.
• Structured onboarding and support from experienced colleagues across the Geis Group.
• Attractive Corporate Benefits.
• Individual development and training opportunities in a supportive and appreciative working environment.