Role summary
The Central Hub Health & Safety Manager role is responsible for leading, developing, and embedding a proactive Health & Safety culture within the Central Hub operation. This position ensures compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, DX policies, and operational standards, whilst driving continuous improvement through effective risk management, accident prevention, root cause analysis, and colleague engagement. The Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in supporting operational teams to move from reactive management to a proactive, prevention-led safety culture.
Key responsibilities
* Always represent the company in a professional manner.
* Adhere to company policies, including those related to manual handling, health and safety, and operational standards.
* Lead the Health & Safety agenda across the Central Hub, ensuring standards are visible, embedded, and consistently applied.
* Promote and drive a positive safety culture across all colleagues, supervisors, and management teams.
* Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, and internal governance requirements.
* Maintain, review and implement risk assessments, safe systems of work, and site safety documentation.
* Lead all accident, incident, and near miss investigations, ensuring structured root cause analysis is completed and preventative actions implemented.
* Provide guidance and support to operational leaders in addressing safety concerns and reducing workplace risk.
* Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to ensure colleague competence and engagement.
* Conduct audits, workplace inspections, and behavioural observations, driving continuous improvement actions.
* Act as the key point of contact for any external audits, enforcing authorities, and compliance inspections.
* Produce and submit necessary reports, metrics, and documentation as required.
* Support hub operational change projects to ensure safety is fully integrated into new processes, layouts, and working practices.
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by promoting best practice and sharing lessons learned across the wider DX network.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum essential).
* Previous experience in a Health & Safety management role within logistics, warehousing, transport, or a fast-paced operational environment is essential.
* Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
* Proven experience in accident investigation, near miss management, and delivering root cause analysis.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
* Experience delivering Health & Safety training and supporting behavioural culture change is desirable.
* Ability to work independently, maintaining visibility and leadership presence within a busy hub operation.
Benefits
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
* Long Service Recognition scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
* DX Discounts Portal
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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