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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), West Midlands
Client: Smiths News
Location: West Midlands
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Nationwide travel
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, including 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 arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Building positive relationships and engaging with stakeholders such as the HSE, DVSA, local authorities, trade associations, and bodies from a safety and legal perspective.
* Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, you will also have access to:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan, providing cashback for healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* Access to 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 ISO 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 (a 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 and are committed to building a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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