Job Title: Health, Safety & Facilities Manager Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk Salary: £53,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Annual Leave: 33 days annual leave
About the Company
Our client is a Sunday Times Top Track 100 business and one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies. With a national footprint of over 200 sites and a strong emphasis on people and culture, they continue to expand rapidly and invest heavily in their workforce.
As part of their ongoing growth, they have opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art Distribution Centre - the largest of its kind built in the last five years. Based in Stowmarket, this modern logistics hub is a key investment that presents excellent long-term career opportunities.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a highly capable Health, Safety & Facilities Manager to join the senior site leadership team. This role is ideal for a motivated and knowledgeable professional with experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, particularly where manual handling equipment is used.
Key Responsibilities:
Report to the General Manager and lead all Health, Safety & Facilities matters across the site.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.
Lead and manage regular safety audits, daily operational frameworks, and ongoing risk assessments.
Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies and a continuous improvement plan.
Act as a key liaison with regulatory authorities, ensuring accurate representation and compliance.
Maintain and manage statutory inspection schedules and facilities management contractors.
Lead incident investigations, ensure timely reporting (including RIDDOR), and implement preventative measures.
Support the training and development of site staff on health and safety best practices
Candidate Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
NEBOSH Diploma (Part 1) or NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
Proven experience in a similar role within warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.
Strong understanding of HSE legislation and regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Familiar with facilities and maintenance management.
Personal Qualities:
Excellent communicator and team player.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Able to take initiative and manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.
Comfortable working in a site that is still evolving its operational practices.
Benefits
£53,000 annual salary
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Heavily subsidised on-site canteen
Free on-site gym
Free on-site parking with EV charging stations
Secure and covered bike parking + Cycle to Work scheme
Staff discount scheme available across multiple retailers
If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a long-term opportunity in a forward-thinking, growing organisation, this could be the perfect next step for you.
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