Job Description
Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi Automated Distribution Centre OperationsSalary: Very Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)The OpportunityA pivotal opportunity to lead 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 * 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 responsibilitiesPackage Overview* Very competitive salary * Performance-based bonus scheme* Benefits package including pension and annual leave* Strong potential for future development within the businessNext StepsIf you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a track record of driving culture change in a warehousing or logistics setting, and you're ready to take ownership of a critical leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.Please submit your CV and a short note summarising your relevant experience and why this role appeals.Apply in confidence quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
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