Health, Safety & Facilities Lead – Semi-Automated DC

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety & Facilities Manager for a semi-automated distribution centre in Coventry. This pivotal role involves leading health, safety, and facilities functions while fostering a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have strong H&S leadership experience, proficiency in UK legislation, and a commitment to driving cultural change. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for future development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Benefits package including pension and annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and auditing practices.
• Experience managing facilities and site services in a complex operational setting.
• Able to coach, influence and uplift team behaviours at every level.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Health & Safety and Facilities across a large‑scale logistics operation.
• Design and implement a behaviour‑based safety programme across the site workforce.
• Manage incident investigations, RIDDOR compliance, root cause analysis, and reporting.

Skills

H&S leadership experience

Managing contractors

Behavioural safety programmes

Data-driven approach to KPIs

Change management principles

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety & Facilities Manager for a semi-automated distribution centre in Coventry. This pivotal role involves leading health, safety, and facilities functions while fostering a proactive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have strong H&S leadership experience, proficiency in UK legislation, and a commitment to driving cultural change. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for future development.