Job Description
Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi Automated Distribution Centre Operations\n\nSalary: Very Competitive + Bonus + Benefits\n\nLocation: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nA 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nYour Responsibilities\n\n* Lead all aspects of Health & Safety and Facilities across a large-scale logistics operation.\n\n* Conduct an in-depth audit of existing H&S systems, documentation, culture and training.\n\n* Design and implement a behaviour-based safety programme across the site workforce.\n\n* Drive engagement and accountability through coaching, team training and leadership influence.\n\n* Manage incident investigations, RIDDOR compliance, root cause analysis and reporting.\n\n* Oversee all hard and soft facilities services, including maintenance, cleaning, HVAC, contractors and utilities.\n\n* Ensure robust compliance with internal and external audits, insurance requirements and site safety policies.\n\n* Support interaction with the automation engineering team to ensure safe maintenance and upgrade activity.\n\n* Monitor facilities spend and contribute to the CapEx and site improvement agenda.\n\n* Build cross-functional relationships to ensure H&S and Facilities are strategic enablers, not just cost centres.\n\nAbout You\n\n* You have strong H&S leadership experience within logistics, distribution, warehousing or manufacturing.\n\n* You're hands-on, visible, and comfortable leading change through influence, credibility and practical support.\n\n* You've delivered cultural transformation in safety - embedding habits, not just processes.\n\n* You're equally confident on the floor with shift managers as you are presenting KPIs to senior leaders.\n\n* You have experience managing contractors and understanding permit-to-work protocols.\n\n* Familiarity with automation environments, conveyors or engineering interactions is a plus.\n\nRequired Qualifications & Competencies\n\n* NEBOSH Certificate (minimum); Diploma or equivalent preferred\n\n* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and auditing practices\n\n* Experience managing facilities and site services in a complex operational setting\n\n* Data-driven approach to managing KPIs such as near misses, LTIFR, training compliance\n\n* Able to coach, influence and uplift team behaviours at every level of the organisation\n\n* Knowledge of behavioural safety programmes and change management principles\n\nThe Site\n\n* Located in Coventry\n\n* 100,000 sq ft semi-automated warehouse and fulfilment centre\n\n* Processes c.150,000 items daily\n\n* Growing team with active investment in technology, systems and people\n\n* On-site only role - hybrid working is not available due to the nature of responsibilities\n\nPackage Overview\n\n* Very competitive salary \n\n* Performance-based bonus scheme\n\n* Benefits package including pension and annual leave\n\n* Strong potential for future development within the business\n\nNext Steps\n\nIf 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.\n\nPlease submit your CV and a short note summarising your relevant experience and why this role appeals.\n\nApply in confidence quoting reference LX (phone number removed)