General Manager - Bristol

CompanyXPO Logistics Europe

Location

Easton-In-Gordano, England, United Kingdom

Employment TypeFull-time

Posted At4/7/2026

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Production managers and directors in manufacturing

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Description

Logistics General Manager

Portbury - Bristol

Logistics done differently.

We’re recruiting for a General Manager to lead one of our key operations based in Portbury. 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

Required to 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.