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General Manager
Role summary
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The General Manager is expected to lead DHL operations in the United Kingdom, delivering safe, efficient and profitable performance while meeting customer and service-level commitments. Requirements typically include substantial management experience in logistics, transport, supply chain or a related operational environment; strong financial, people-leadership and customer-management skills; and the ability to analyse performance data and improve processes. The successful candidate will motivate teams, manage budgets, ensure compliance with health, safety and employment standards, develop customer relationships, and implement DHL’s operational and commercial strategy. Experience leading large, diverse teams and managing change in a fast-paced environment is likely to be important.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company and part of DHL Group. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, warehousing, e-commerce fulfilment and supply-chain management services to businesses and consumers worldwide. In the United Kingdom, DHL operates extensive transport networks, distribution centres, warehouses and specialist logistics services across sectors including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive and technology. The company is recognised for its international reach, operational scale and investment in technology, sustainability and employee development. Depending on the business division, DHL roles may focus on parcel delivery, freight forwarding, supply-chain solutions or specialist logistics. The organisation generally places strong emphasis on safety, customer service, compliance, continuous improvement, inclusion and responsible environmental practices.