Health & Safety Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Area | East Anglia, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Other |
| Salary | GBP50000.00 - GBP53000.00 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH33945_1751982345 |
- Description
Zachary Daniels is partnering with a leading, high-growth UK business to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for a newly developed distribution centre in Suffolk.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major logistics operation at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Now in its second year of operations, the site requires a confident and experienced Health & Safety leader to embed and evolve established practices while driving continuous improvement across health, safety and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Health, Safety and Facilities agenda across a large-scale distribution centre
- Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory legislation, regulations, and internal standards
- Drive a proactive safety culture through effective policies, training, and daily routines
- Maintain and develop robust systems for Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring reviews are conducted and signed off bi-annually
- Investigate accidents and incidents, complete timely RIDDOR reporting, and ensure learnings are embedded
- Oversee internal audits and support external inspections as the site's HSE lead
- Develop and maintain a Health, Safety and Environmental improvement plan with clear, deliverable objectives
- Manage facilities contractors and ensure all statutory inspections are completed
What We're Looking For
- NEBOSH Diploma (Part 1) or NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety (or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Experience in a warehousing, logistics, or industrial environment
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - especially during the start-up phase
- Confident, approachable and collaborative communicator with excellent influencing skills
- Solid understanding of facilities and contractor management
If you're a hands-on, motivated Health & Safety professional looking to step into a site leadership role within a dynamic logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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