Overview
Logistics done differently. We’re recruiting for a Logistics General Manager based in Portbury, Bristol. This is a high‑profile leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of the operational, financial, and compliance performance of the contract. You’ll be responsible for delivering a seamless, safe and efficient transport service, ensuring our fleet, people and processes operate to the highest standards. If you’re a strategic transport leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and knows how to drive performance through people, process and compliance excellence, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Pay, Benefits And More
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, plus a car or monthly car allowance and an annual bonus of 15%. You’ll also receive:
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Private health and dental care entitlement
- High street discounts and retail perks
- Cycle to work scheme
- Workplace pension
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing and financial support programmes
What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
As General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the success of the operation. Your responsibilities will include:
Operational Leadership
- High profile General Manager role based in Southwest but accountable for multi-site transport operations in Portbury, Knottingley and Grangemouth, so flexibility required for business travel.
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of a large, fast‑moving transport operation, ensuring service excellence across all customer contracts
- Lead the successful expansion and development of the contract, ensuring operational readiness, resource planning and seamless delivery
- Build and develop an effective management team, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with XPO’s approved subcontractors, to support the core fleet usage, managing their performance through periodic reviews.
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior customer stakeholders, providing regular updates on performance, service delivery and improvement activity
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams including finance, HR, compliance and fleet
Compliance, Safety & Fleet Performance
- Lead regular Health & Safety, compliance and fleet performance reviews, ensuring all vehicles, equipment and processes meet legal and company standards
- Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, Driver’s Hours regulations and all DVSA standards
- Oversee fleet availability, maintenance planning and VOR performance, working closely with maintenance providers and internal fleet teams
- Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, Driver’s Hours regulations, and all DVSA and Silver FORS standards
Financial & Commercial Accountability
- Take full ownership of the contract P&L, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting and cost control
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operating costs and maximise return on investment
- Develop KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency and commercial performance
What You Need To Succeed At XPO
- International CPC qualification (essential)
- Proven experience managing a large transport operation within a 3PL, general haulage or high‑volume logistics environment
- Strong understanding of compliance, fleet operations and transport legislation
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets and full P&L accountability
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to lead teams through change and growth
Be part of something big
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a major operation within XPO, shape its future and deliver outstanding results for our customers. If you’re ready to take on a role with real responsibility and impact, we want to hear from you.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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