Site General Manager

Excel Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Site General Manager for a high-volume distribution centre in Newtownabbey. The role involves leading site operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance. Candidates should have over 5 years in senior logistics management, with strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Flexible hours (typical 9am-5.30pm)

20% performance bonus

Generous car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior managerial role within logistics, transport, or freight.
• Proven experience managing high-volume, time-critical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction.
• Manage full site operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Freight management

transport manager

site manager

logistics

warehousing

import / export

cross border

Job description

Site General Manager - Newtownabbey

Full-time Monday to Friday

£55,000 - £65,000

Excel Recruitment are seeking an experienced Site General Manager to lead a high-volume distribution centre in Newtownabbey. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall management of the site - driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic business objectives across its UK and Ireland freight operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a senior managerial role within logistics, transport, or freight
• Proven experience managing high-volume, time-critical operations
• Proven ability to manage site finances, including full responsibility for profit and loss performance
• Deep understanding of transport legislation and compliance
• Experience in express/road freight and cross-border logistics
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and develop high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• As the Site General Manager, you will provide overall leadership and strategic direction
• Manage full site operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency
• Make strategic decisions that impact cost, revenue, and overall business performance
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, resolving issues promptly
• Oversee driver, vehicle, and site compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Lead customs clearance processes, import/export flows, and cross-border operations
• Plan for seasonal peaks and optimise labour, stock, and transport resources
• Analyse data and KPIs to improve delivery, turnaround times, and service levels
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and high performance
• Develop and support team growth, engagement, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Flexible hours (typical 9am-5.30pm)
• 20% performance bonus
• Generous car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Senior leadership role within a growing, dynamic logistics network

If you're a strategic, results-focused leader ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link below or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment.

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Skills

• Freight management
• transport manager
• site manager
• logistics
• warehousing
• import / export
• cross border

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