Safety, Facilities and Compliance Manager

Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Reporting to the General Manager, The Safety, Facilities and Compliance Manager will lead the site’s Health & Safety, Environmental, Facilities and Compliance activities, ensuring all legal, policy and audit requirements are met. The role promotes a safe working environment, minimises operational risk, supports continuous improvement and ensures the depot remains fully compliant and well maintained.

This is a full time, permanent role. Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week.

Key Duties of aSafety, Facilities and Compliance Manager:

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead, maintain and develop the site Health & Safety plan in line with legislation and business priorities.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, guidance and training for managers and colleagues.
• Ensure all HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work are current, communicated and followed.
• Deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks and refresher sessions.
• Provide expert support on accident investigation, root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
• Monitor performance against statutory requirements, audit standards and internal KPIs.

Compliance & Quality

• Lead internal audits and support external audits, ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Manage document control, non-conformance processes and corrective/preventative action tracking.
• Support quality standards including hygiene operations, allergen management and pest control.
• Maintain and support external quality accreditations.

Facilities & Fire Safety

• Ensure all fire safety checks, emergency lighting tests, evacuation drills and Fire Risk Assessment actions are completed.
• Oversee site facilities to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained working environment.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to support facilities compliance and audit standards.

Risk & Insurance Management

• Develop and maintain systems to measure and monitor safety performance and benchmark standards.
• Analyse incident, occupational health and insurance-related data to help reduce risk and associated costs.
• Ensure “reasonable control” of risks in line with legal expectations.

Operational Support

• Maintain accurate safety and MHE training records.
• Provide practical, solutions-focused support to depot leaders.
• Contribute to budget planning for safety, facilities and compliance activities and operate within approved cost parameters.

• Strong background in Health & Safety, Compliance, Environmental or Facilities management, ideally within logistics or a fast-paced operation.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards); CMIOSH desirable.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation, environmental standards and operational risk frameworks.
• Experience of accident investigation, audit processes, policy development and quality/compliance standards.
• Skilled in coaching, influencing and engaging senior managers and operational teams.
• Confident delivering training and presentations.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; IT literate.
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage pressure.
• Commercial awareness and disciplined approach to cost control.
• Track record of operating in large and complex warehouses.
• Experience leading multi-level teams to deliver service and cost improvements.
• Demonstrated success in driving compliance, audits and continuous improvement.

As part of our drive to make Culina Logisticsa great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plusthebank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8%employer
• Life Assurance - x4 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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