Health, Safety & Facilities Manager (Logistics)

Michael Page (UK); Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics business in Ipswich is seeking a Facilities, Health & Safety Manager to oversee a large distribution centre. This role involves leading health and safety compliance efforts and managing a small team to ensure a safe working environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered in a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days of holiday leave, including bank holidays

Pension contribution

Access to employee discounts

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Strong background in a Facilities / Health and Safety role, ideally within logistics.
• Ability to manage directly employed teams and external contractors.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on periodic audits and management of daily shift routines.
• Develop and implement HSE policies.
• Create and maintain Health, Safety & Environmental improvement plans.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety Management

Facilities Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Opportunity to join a reputable logistics business in Ipswich
• 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

• Lead on periodic audits and management of framework for daily shift routines.
• Assist with the development, implementation and communication of all relevant HSE policies at the site.
• To create and maintain a short-, medium- and long-term Health, Safety& Environmental improvement plan and programme manage the implementation of initiatives.
• Undertake relevant Safety, Health and Environment audit and create action plan based upon findings.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities as required to ensure the Company is properly represented.
• Processes/policies are maintained and any statutory inspections required are managed.
• Lead and maintain the site Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work documents ensuring bi-annual review and sign off by Shift Managers.
• 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)
• Manage maintenance periodic review and framework of contractors covering the various aspects of the site

The Successful Applicant

• A strong background in a Facilities / Health and Safety role, ideally within logistics
• Strong knowledge of facilities management / maintenance practices
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards
• Ability to manage directly employed teams / external contractors
• An effective communicator at all levels

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary £50,000 - £58,000 per annum.
• 33 days of holiday leave, including bank holidays.
• Pension contribution
• Access to employee discounts
• Flexible working pattern
• Permanent, full-time position within a reputable organisation.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply today!