GENERAL MANAGER - TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

General
Manager

EUROCENTRAL, MOTHERWELL, UK

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: To be discussed
Salary: £70,000

Based: Eurocentral​

About Romac Logistics

Romac Logistics is a leading UK provider of chilled and ambient transport, warehousing and supply chain solutions.

As part of our continued growth and investment, we are looking to recruit an experienced General Manager to lead our established transport and warehouse operation in Motherwell, Scotland.

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This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with a proven track record in logistics management, operational performance and business growth.

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The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the site's transport and warehouse operations, including financial performance, customer service, compliance and the development of a high-performing management team.

We are looking for a commercially focused and operationally driven leader who can identify opportunities for improvement, deliver efficiencies and support the continued growth of the operation.

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Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the transport and warehouse operation.

• Ensure operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements.

• Lead and develop the site management team, promoting accountability, collaboration and high performance.

• Monitor operational KPIs and service levels, implementing improvements where required.

• Drive continuous improvement across transport, warehousing and associated operational processes.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Take full ownership of the site's P&L, including budgets, cost control, revenue performance and profitability.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service delivery.

• Improve labour productivity, fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.

• Effectively manage agency expenditure, overtime and other operational costs.

• Support business growth through the development of existing customer accounts and the successful implementation of additional transport and warehousing volumes.

Customer & Service Delivery

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

• Ensure contractual service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational performance.

• Work closely with senior management to support commercial opportunities and the wider business strategy.

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with DVSA requirements, UK transport legislation and relevant industry regulations.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and food safety compliance across the operation.

• Oversee driver compliance, vehicle standards and associated transport requirements.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Ensure the operation remains prepared for internal and external audits.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Transport Manager CPC qualification (National or International).

• Proven senior management experience within a combined transport and warehousing operation.

• Strong background in chilled, FMCG or high-volume distribution environments.

• Demonstrable experience managing operational budgets and full P&L responsibility.

• Proven ability to improve operational performance, control costs and deliver sustainable efficiencies.

• Excellent knowledge of UK transport legislation, driver compliance, tachograph regulations and health and safety requirements.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for operational growth.

• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced, time-sensitive logistics environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within chilled or temperature-controlled logistics.

• Background in retail distribution, RDC operations or contract logistics.

• Experience managing large-scale, multi-functional operations.

• Knowledge of BRCGS standards and associated food safety requirements.

What We Offer​

• Company car

• Company pension

• Holiday entitlement

• Senior leadership position with responsibility for a key operational site

• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of Romac Logistics

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Apply Today

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If you are an experienced logistics leader with a strong background in transport and warehousing, commercial management and operational improvement, we would welcome your application.

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Join Romac Logistics and play a key role in driving the performance, development and future growth of our Motherwell operation.

Apply now