Health & Safety & Facilities Manager

Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Semi Automated Distribution Centre Operations

Salary: Very Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Coventry (on-site, 5 days/week)

The Opportunity

A 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 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

Package Overview

* Very competitive salary

* Performance-based bonus scheme

* Benefits package including pension and annual leave

* Strong potential for future development within the business

Next Steps

If 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)