Health and Safety Manager in Tilbury

Company Description

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!

Job Description

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 Safety, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – 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 a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance – x4 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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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