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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hiring Immediately)
Client:
Smiths News
Location:
Reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
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, covering all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Owning company health and safety policies, training programs, and audit regimes, ensuring adequate and effective arrangements are in place and managed.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety & Risk to promote positive safety behaviors and 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 all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as necessary, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension scheme. Additionally, you will have access to:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs (dental, optical, physiotherapy)
* 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more
About you
* Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems, including auditing qualifications
* Environmental Risk qualifications
* Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to influence senior stakeholders
* 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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