Health, Safety & Facilities Manager

Job Title: Health, Safety & Facilities Manager
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £53,000 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Annual Leave: 33 days annual leave

Our client is a Sunday Times Top Track 100 business and one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies. With a national footprint of over 200 sites and a strong emphasis on people and culture, they continue to expand rapidly and invest heavily in their workforce.

As part of their ongoing growth, they have opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art Distribution Centre - the largest of its kind built in the last five years. Based in Stowmarket, this modern logistics hub is a key investment that presents excellent long-term career opportunities.

We are currently seeking a highly capable Health, Safety & Facilities Manager to join the senior site leadership team. This role is ideal for a motivated and knowledgeable professional with experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, particularly where manual handling equipment is used.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the General Manager and lead all Health, Safety & Facilities matters across the site.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.

• Lead and manage regular safety audits, daily operational frameworks, and ongoing risk assessments.

• Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies and a continuous improvement plan.

• Act as a key liaison with regulatory authorities, ensuring accurate representation and compliance.

• Maintain and manage statutory inspection schedules and facilities management contractors.

• Lead incident investigations, ensure timely reporting (including RIDDOR), and implement preventative measures.

• Support the training and development of site staff on health and safety best practices

Knowledge and Experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma (Part 1) or NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).

• Proven experience in a similar role within warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.

• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and regulations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Familiar with facilities and maintenance management.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communicator and team player.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Able to take initiative and manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.

• Comfortable working in a site that is still evolving its operational practices.

• £53,000 annual salary

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Heavily subsidised on-site canteen

• Free on-site gym

• Free on-site parking with EV charging stations

• Secure and covered bike parking + Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff discount scheme available across multiple retailers

If you're an experienced HSE professional looking for a long-term opportunity in a forward-thinking, growing organisation, this could be the perfect next step for you.