Job Details
Interim Health & Safety & Facilities Manager – Semi–Automated Distribution Centre Operations
Location
: Coventry (on–site, 5 days/week)
Day Rate
: 65–70,000 pro rata for 3 months via client payroll
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 principles
The 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 responsibilities
Next 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.