Interim Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi-Automated Distribution Centre Operations
Location: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)
Day Rate: Very Competitive (Inside IR35 / Umbrella or FTC PAYE options available)
Contract: Interim - immediate start, full-time
The Opportunity
A pivotal opportunity to immediately take ownership of the health, safety and facilities function at a major semi-automated distribution centre. This site processes over 150,000 items daily, supporting a fast-paced, sustainability-driven business operating at scale.
The leadership team is committed to cultural transformation, and this role is key to shifting from compliance-led thinking to a proactive, behaviour-based safety culture. You'll work closely with site operations, automation engineering, facilities contractors and senior management to embed best practice and raise standards throughout the operation.
Your Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of Health & Safety and Facilities across a large-scale logistics operation.
Conduct an in-depth audit of existing H&S systems, documentation, culture and training.
Design and implement a behaviour-based safety programme across the site workforce.
Drive engagement and accountability through coaching, team training and leadership influence.
Manage incident investigations, RIDDOR compliance, root cause analysis and reporting.
Oversee all hard and soft facilities services, including maintenance, cleaning, HVAC, contractors and utilities.
Ensure robust compliance with internal and external audits, insurance requirements and site safety policies.
Support interaction with the automation engineering team to ensure safe maintenance and upgrade activity.
Monitor facilities spend and contribute to the CapEx and site improvement agenda.
Build cross-functional relationships to ensure H&S and Facilities are strategic enablers, not just cost centres.About You
You have strong H&S leadership experience within logistics, distribution, warehousing or manufacturing.
You're hands-on, visible, and comfortable leading change through influence, credibility and practical support.
You've delivered cultural transformation in safety - embedding habits, not just processes.
You're equally confident on the floor with shift managers as you are presenting KPIs to senior leaders.
You have experience managing contractors and understanding permit-to-work protocols.
Familiarity with automation environments, conveyors or engineering interactions is a plus.Required Qualifications & Competencies
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum); Diploma or equivalent preferred
Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and auditing practices
Experience managing facilities and site services in a complex operational setting
Data-driven approach to managing KPIs such as near misses, LTIFR, training compliance
Able to coach, influence and uplift team behaviours at every level of the organisation
Knowledge of behavioural safety programmes and change management principlesThe Site
Located in Coventry
100,000 sq. ft semi-automated warehouse and fulfilment centre
Processes c.150,000 items daily
Growing team with active investment in technology, systems and people
On-site only role - hybrid working is not available due to the nature of responsibilitiesNext Steps
If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional available immediately for an interim assignment and passionate about delivering safety culture change in logistics or warehousing, please submit your CV and a short note summarising your relevant experience and availability