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Distribution Safety Manager
On-site in Northampton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Northampton
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
NEBOSH qualification, IOSH membership, or equivalent Health & Safety apprenticeship/qualification.
Demonstrated experience managing health, safety and compliance within a fast-paced warehousing or distribution environment.
Proven capability in risk assessment, root-cause incident investigation and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cultural change so safety is seen as a key business enabler.
Excellent communication, presentation and training delivery skills across all organisational levels.
Strong problem-solving capability and data analysis skills to identify systemic safety trends.
Nice to have
Qualified or experienced trainer for Manual Handling Equipment (MHE).
Familiarity with ISO 45001 (Occupational H&S) or ISO 14001 (Environmental) structural standards.
Experience using MHE telemetry systems (such as Yale Vision) or logistics management software.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Company/ Performance related bonus
Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes
Contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses including with special discounts across our Trade Merchants - 20% off at Toolstation
The role
Travis Perkins is now hiring for an energetic and influential Distribution Safety Manager to join our team at the Northampton Distribution Centre and play a critical role in driving a safe, compliant 24-hour operation.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will serve as the site's Health & Safety authority. Collaborating with operational leaders to embed a proactive safety culture, optimise warehousing efficiencies, manage regulatory compliance and to ensure our teams go home safe every day.
If you are a NEBOSH or IOSH qualified safety professional who views H&S as an enabler of business performance and excels at leading cross-functional teams, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll do
As Distribution Safety Manager, you will take complete ownership of site-wide health, safety, and operational compliance frameworks.
Leading a team consisting of one direct report and four indirect trainers, you will oversee annual Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), incident root-cause investigations and statutory inspections.
You will chair the monthly site H&S Forum, manage our Yale Vision MHE fleet telemetry, deliver engaging training programs and use data analytics to drive continuous safety improvements across the supply chain.
Health & Safety Governance: Leading reviews of site Risk Assessments and SOPs, conducting incident investigations alongside line managers and driving internal Staysafe compliance.
Statutory Compliance & Inspections: Managing external engineering inspectors (Allianz/Qualitas) controlling Permits to Work, resolving equipment issues promptly, and keeping site registries audit ready.
Safety Culture & Forums: Chairing monthly H&S Forums, representing the site on cross-Group distribution panels and providing daily/quarterly safety updates to management/ site teams.
Fleet Telemetry & MHE Asset Control: Managing daily MHE fleet operations, user access levels via Yale Vision telemetry, BE Portal systems and repair PO approvals.
Data Analytics & Proactive Safety: Tracking proactive safety metrics (behavioral observations, near-miss rates, CCTV reviews) and presenting monthly supply chain reporting decks to leadership.
Training & Onboarding Delivery: Managing third-party training, delivering manual handling and designing comprehensive onboarding/induction programs.
Team Leadership & Agency Management: Directly managing and developing your team, liaising with agency partners (ACS/Siamo) and enforcing strict anti-modern slavery compliance checks.
How you'll work
Working Pattern: Full-time, standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:00 (Monday to Friday).
Shift Engagement: While core hours are daytime, there is an expectation to spend time on-site during other shifts.
There is no weekend work and no requirement to be on call.
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Hiring process
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Virtual Interview
With a member of our recruitment team or the Hiring Manager · Phone call
A phone or video interview with a member of the recruitment team or the Hiring Manager about experience and skills needed for the job.
Face to Face Interview
With the Hiring Manager and possibly other members of the team you could be joining · In person
An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and possibly other team members, looking for examples of skills and experience.
Further Meetings
With a senior manager · In person · Not every role
For some roles, another interview with a senior manager, a location visit, or a presentation or ability test.
Offer · Phone call
- Offers are conditional on right-to-work proof and, where applicable, background checks.
- The contract of employment is usually sent within 5 working days of accepting the offer.
About Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins plc is the UK's largest distributor of building materials to trade customers, supplying the construction industry with the materials and tools it needs for building projects. The group employs over 17,000 colleagues and operates around 1,500 locations nationwide through five leading businesses, each number #1 or #2 in their markets.
Its businesses include the Travis Perkins general merchant, Toolstation, and specialists in the civils market (Keyline), heating and ventilation (BSS) and drylining and insulation (CCF). The group describes its ambition as being the leading partner to the construction industry and pursues an ESG approach it calls Building for Better.
- Industry
- Builders merchants
- Employees
- 17,000
In their own words
About the company & team
If you're a dedicated safety professional ready to drive high standards and protect our operational teams, submit your application today!
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