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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool
Client: Smiths News
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
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.
* Serving 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.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to empower the business to embrace positive behaviors and foster a just safety culture.
* Maintaining positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
* Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalations as appropriate, 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% matched pension, and access to:
* £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, Health Cash Plan
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 (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 a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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