Manager, DC Site Safety & Facilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as Manager, DC Site Safety & Facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of Health & Safety across the Distribution Centre site, including office spaces, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and fostering a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. This role also oversees the maintenance, contractor management, and general upkeep of the site.
The individual will play a key role in driving safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices in workplace safety, in addition to overseeing site compliance and facilities management.
What will you be doing?
1. Health & Safety Management: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures across the Distribution Centre and office spaces, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Regulatory Reform Order, PUWER, LOLER, CDM Regulations).
2. Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work: Conduct and regularly review risk assessments, implementing safe systems of work for all areas, including warehouse operations, office environments, and contractor activities.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies by conducting safety checks, audits, and inspections covering safety compliance, fire safety, access control, security, and facility services.
4. Incident Investigation & Reporting: Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintain incident records and reporting to authorities as required.
5. Training & Safety Culture Development: Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and induction programs, fostering a strong safety culture. Liaise with the central club H&S department for scheduled training courses.
6. Emergency Preparedness: Act as the lead Fire Marshal/Warden, overseeing fire evacuation procedures, drills, and fire safety compliance. Ensure emergency response plans are in place.
7. Contractor Management & CDM Compliance: Oversee contractor selection, onboarding, and management, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations during maintenance and site works.
8. Facility & Service Management: Manage services such as reception, security, maintenance, waste disposal, and cleaning, ensuring efficiency and safety.
9. Budget & Expenditure Management: Oversee maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
10. Future Site Developments & Strategic Planning: Support planning and execution of site developments, aligning with business goals and sustainability.
11. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Liaise with stakeholders on operational matters at the Distribution Centre.
Who are we looking for?
Extensive experience in Facilities and Health & Safety management within a Distribution Centre or large operational environment. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices. Experience in facilities management, contractor oversight, and compliance auditing. Proficiency in facilities-related software. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong problem-solving skills, incident investigation, and root cause analysis experience.
Qualifications:
* NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
* IOSH Managing Safely certification
* First Aid at Work (FAW)
* Fire Warden/Marshal training
* CDM Awareness
* Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH membership, ISO 45001 experience
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time permanent role based at our Distribution Centre, Prescot, working 35 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, and benefits such as high street discounts and community involvement opportunities. Liverpool FC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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