Warehouse Compliance Manager

Job Description:

About the Job:

Role: Warehouse Compliance Manager

Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider.

Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17)

Salary & Benefits: £38,000 - £45,000 + Holidays & Package.

Shift Pattern: The role works core business hours. (Any 5 days from 7)

The Company

Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Lutterworth.

Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively needing to source a full leadership and management structure for a prestigious existing customer. This role will be responsible for the Compliance Management (Health and Safety; MHE Management and Facilities) for the facility in a timely fashion with a go-live fast approaching.

Operating within a dedicated customer facility in excess of 600,000 sq. ft. working to a site, with a projected headcount of 1,000 in peak periods.

The Role

The Warehouse Compliance Manager role will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

As the Warehouse Compliance Manager, you will champion a safety-first culture, ensuring health and safety is embedded across the site. You'll work closely with operational teams, HR, and leadership to create a safe and healthy workplace, driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front in promoting a positive, proactive safety culture across the site
• Encourage a "don't walk past" mindset, coaching colleagues in real time to maintain safe working practices
• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and company policies
• Support and guide managers through accident and incident investigations
• Act as the first point of contact for regulatory authorities, escalating where necessary
• Drive implementation of actions set by the Group Health & Safety Manager
• Lead and support health & safety campaigns across the business
• Collaborate with HR on early intervention, rehabilitation, and return-to-work programs
• Manage the MHE fleet, ensuring equipment is safe, maintained, and compliant
• Oversee training records, ensuring all certifications and compliance requirements are up to date
• Ensure all contractors follow site procedures and complete inductions
• Act as a key liaison between site operations and Facilities management team.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Compliance Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation - Essential.
• Experience in a logistics, warehouse, or operational environment - Advantageous.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Essential.
• Ability to coach, influence, and engage employees at all levels - Essential.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills - Essential.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems - Essential.
• Passion for creating a safe and compliant workplace culture - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to Lutterworth area x5 days per week - Essential.

The Package:

• Salary - £38,000 to £45,000.
• Company Holidays.
• Matched Pension Contributions.
• Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus, additional company benefits.