Health & Safety & Facilities Manager - Distribution Centre

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)