1. Opportunity to join a reputable logistics business in Ipswich
2. Excellent salary / benefits
About Our Client
An exciting opportunity for a Facilities, Health & Safety Manager to oversee a large distribution centre in Ipswich.
Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager you will lead on all aspects of Health, Safety & Facilities providing guidance and advice to enable the site to comply with relevant statutory legislation & regulations. You will oversee a small team of directly employed maintenance operatives and a mixture of contracted suppliers ensuring the site is fully compliant and safe for all employees.Roles & Responsibilities
3. Lead on periodic audits and management of framework for daily shift routines.
4. Assist with the development, implementation and communication of all relevant HSE policies at the site.
5. To create and maintain a short-, medium- and long-term Health, Safety& Environmental improvement plan and programme manage the implementation of initiatives.
6. Undertake relevant Safety, Health and Environment audit and create action plan based upon findings.
7. Liaise with enforcing authorities as required to ensure the Company is properly represented.
8. Processes/policies are maintained and any statutory inspections required are managed.
9. Lead and maintain the site Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work documents ensuring bi-annual review and sign off by Shift Managers.
10. Ensuring accident investigations are completed in a timely manner including any requirement for RIDDOR reporting plus actions are implemented to prevent reoccurrence at the site (inclusive of major incidents)
11. Manage maintenance periodic review and framework of contractors covering the various aspects of the site
The Successful Applicant
12. A strong background in a Facilities / Health and Safety role, ideally within logistics
13. Strong knowledge of facilities management / maintenance practices
14. NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
15. Ability to manage directly employed teams / external contractors
16. An effective communicator at all levels
What's on Offer
17. Competitive salary £50,000 - £58,000 per annum.
18. 33 days of holiday leave, including bank holidays.
19. Pension contribution
20. Access to employee discounts
21. Flexible working pattern
22. Permanent, full-time position within a reputable organisation.
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply today!