At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop teams in a fast-paced cold storage environment.
- Company: Lineage, the world's largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on safety and accountability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a critical role for top UK food brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational leadership and team management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lineage is the world’s largest provider of temperature‑controlled logistics. With over 25,000 colleagues globally, we have significant capabilities across the UK with a network of cold stores and an integrated transport network. We are recruiting a General Manager to lead our Heywood facility – the largest and most operationally significant cold storage site in the UK with over 75,000 pallet spaces across 7 buildings and circa 200 employees. Heywood is a high‑volume and fast‑paced operation combining large‑scale cold storage, automation, warehousing and distribution activity supporting some of the UK’s best‑known food brands. The site plays a critical role within the wider Lineage network.
This is a senior operational leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, leading experienced teams, and building a strong, stable culture over the long term.
Role
As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for site performance, operational standards, customer delivery, safety, engagement and financial performance. You will lead through visibility, consistency, and operational credibility by creating an environment where teams feel supported, standards are clear and people are accountable for delivering excellent service safely and efficiently. You will work closely with operational leaders and central functions to ensure the site continues to perform reliably in a demanding 24/7 environment, while helping simplify processes and strengthen ways of working across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop operational leaders and site teams within a large multi‑shift environment.
- Create a strong operational culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and consistency.
- Ensure reliable customer delivery across warehousing and logistics operations.
General Manager – Heywood employer: Lineage
Lineage is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Heywood facility, the largest cold storage site in the UK. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and accountability, we empower our General Managers to lead experienced teams in a fast-paced setting. Our commitment to operational excellence and support for our staff ensures that you will thrive in your role while contributing to the success of some of the UK's most renowned food brands.
