General Manager - Warehousing

Role: General Manager - Warehousing

Location: West or East London (on-site focus)

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri (Note: the role is responsible for a 24/7 operation, so flexibility is essential)

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 (DOE) + benefits

Pod Talent is proud to partner with an exciting, purpose-driven and rapidly growing logistics company that is redefining parcel delivery. This dynamic and innovative scale-up is people-centric, sustainability-focused, and committed to operating at the highest standards.

In this role, you will take full ownership of large-scale warehousing operations across its London depots, leading a team of depot managers, supervisors and frontline operatives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be accountable for driving performance, efficiency and culture, building scalable processes while keeping operations running smoothly day to day.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real autonomy. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, shape how it’s delivered excellence at scale, and join a business that empowers ambitious, high-EQ leaders to grow and succeed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead day-to-day warehousing operations across the depot, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality execution.
• Manage, coach and inspire a large and growing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in people, process, safety, cost and service.
• Own performance KPIs across OTIF, productivity, inventory and compliance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate operational nuance into scalable, long-term solutions.
• Build culture, foster engagement, accountability, and alignment with sustainability-driven mission.
• Take on full P&L responsibility as the depot continues to expand.

What we’re looking for

• Strong track record managing large-scale warehouse, depot or logistics operations. (3PL/Parcels/eCom)
• Proven leadership experience with large frontline teams, developing both high performers and those who need support.
• Hands-on, adaptable leader with strong EQ and ability to influence across all levels.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic problem-solver with analytical mindset.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and the new process development daily.

Why join?

• Be part of a purpose-led, high-growth scale-up shaping the future of logistics.
• Genuine opportunity to have ownership and impact - with clear progression as the business grows.
• Supportive, ambitious culture where ideas are shared and valued.
• Opportunity to lead at the centre of innovation, sustainability and operational excellence.

Sounds like an exciting new challenge? Apply now or send your CV to serge@pod-talent.com