General Manager - Bristol, United Kingdom - Talent Finder

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    General Manager

    Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience – base salary £35,000 per annum

    Benefits: 28 days paid holiday per year inclusive of Bank holidays (or pro rata), Company pension scheme. Potential for overtime. Opportunity for company mobile phone and laptop.

    Hours: 8.30am – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.

    Location: Bristol, BS11

    Incepted in 1996, our client is an independent freight forwarder and warehouse provider based in the South West of England that offers logistic solutions for worldwide cargo movements and a warehouse pick/pack fulfilment service.

    Due to recent staff movements, they are currently looking for a General Manager for their operation in Avonmouth, Bristol.

    They are looking for someone who is positive, has a sense of humour, has the ability to supervise and drive the team, is happy to muck in with their colleagues, doesn't mind hard work and working under pressure. Must have a skill set to include planning, organising, motivating and leading.

    Duties Include:

    • Overseeing the workforce and day to day running of the business
    • Managing team members in duties and performance, providing feedback where necessary
    • Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision.
    • Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks. Monitoring employee productivity
    • Liaising with customers
    • Co-ordinating logistics movements by air, ocean and road
    • Quoting customers and quote follow up
    • Overseeing company H & S and HR
    • Supplier analysis
    • Locating goods into stock.
    • Picking and packing orders.
    • Preparing goods for despatch
    • Unloading and loading of vehicles.
    • Stocktakes

    The Ideal Candidate:

    • Previous experience gained from working in a logistics or managerial role is preferred.
    • A forklift licence would be an advantage.
    • Full driving licence could be an advantage as some visits to customers and suppliers required
    • Good customer service skills essential
    • Hardworking
    • Needs to be literate, numerate and trustworthy.
    • Good communication skills.