Health, Safety & Facilities Manager (Logistics)

Ipswich Permanent £50,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Health & Safety/Facilities Manager involves overseeing all aspects of facilities management and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations within the retail industry. Based in Ipswich, this is a key position requiring a proactive and organised approach to maintaining a safe and efficient environment.
  • 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!

Contact
Ben Fox
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6783155
Phone number
+441162821599

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Facilities Management
Sector
Property
Location
Ipswich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Fox
Consultant phone
+441162821599
Job reference
JN-072025-6783155