Full job descriptionHealth & Safety ManagerCambridgeshire Area
£45,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major logistics operation within the ambient food sector.
This is a large-scale, highly automated warehouse environment undergoing significant operational transformation, and the business is looking for a strong, forward-thinking H&S professional who can take ownership, influence senior leadership and help shape the long-term safety culture of the site.
The Operation*100,000 pallet capacity facility
*1.8 million pallets processed annually
*Large-scale ambient food logistics operation
*Significant automation investment programme
*SAP and WMS implementation projects underway
*AI-driven operational systems being introduced
The RoleReporting into the central Head of SHEQ, this position offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to become a key figure within the site leadership team.
The foundations and policies are already in place - what’s needed now is someone who can take hold of the operation, influence behaviours and drive a proactive, data-led health & safety culture across the business.
This role is not suited to someone newly qualified. The business is looking for a long-term appointment - someone capable of growing with the operation over the next 10-15 years and becoming a trusted leader within the site.
Key Responsibilities*Lead the site Health & Safety agenda across a busy warehouse operation
*Drive behavioural safety and cultural change across the management team
*Support operational leaders in improving standards and accountability
*Ensure compliance across all H&S procedures and processes
*Use operational data and reporting to identify trends and improvements
*Support automation and operational change projects from a safety perspective
*Build strong working relationships across all functions onsite
*Coach, influence and challenge where required
What We’re Looking For*Proven Health & Safety experience within logistics, warehousing, FMCG or manufacturing
*Strong personality with presence, credibility and the ability to influence others
*Someone proactive who can "grab hold" of a challenging environment
*Strong communication and leadership capability
*Comfortable operating within change and transformation environments
*Computer literate and confident using operational data
*Interest in automation and modern warehousing operations
*NEBOSH qualified or equivalent preferred
*Long-term mindset and ambition to grow within the business
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional looking to make a genuine impact within a major logistics operation investing heavily in technology, systems and operational improvement.