About the role
* Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
* Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
* Acting as Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, covering all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety & Risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance, such as the HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with proper escalation and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% match pension, and additional benefits including:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, and more
About you
* At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
* Auditing qualifications and experience
* Environmental Risk qualifications
* Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
* A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
About us
Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers.
We value inclusion and diversity, striving to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, experience, or orientation.
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