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Head of health & safety (business unit hadpi)

Northampton
GXO Logistics, Inc.
Posted: 30 March
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Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of to (dependant on experience) per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance pcm), a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Support the QHSE Director in providing strategies and initiatives, on a priority basis, to ensure the business risks are managed in a robust manner
* Ensure all sites within the BU are using and maintaining GXO electronic systems for the reporting, recording and investigation of all relevant activities
* Work closely with the QHSE Leadership team, Business Unit Directors, Account Directors and Regional EHS Managers to ensure all improvement plans are aligned and best practice is proactively shared
* Develop Business Unit QHSE Objectives and ensure these are aligned to the UK&I strategy and objectives, as well as monitor and measure these via a Management Action Plan (MAP)
* In addition to core responsibilities, this role must ensure safety excellence within highly regulated sectors such as Defence and Pharmaceuticals
* Ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks including MHRA, GMP/GDP, GxP, DSA, MOD standards, COMAH, and relevant HSE requirements
* Leading safety governance for operations involving controlled substances, classified materials, sterile environments, hazardous chemicals, munitions, or sensitive defence assets
* Working closely with quality, operational, and security teams to maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and robust safety documentation standards
* Maintaining familiarity with sector‑specific incident reporting requirements and leading high‑integrity investigations in line with regulated‑industry expectations

What you need to succeed at GXO:

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 or BSC Diploma, relevant level in OHSE – essential
* IOSH competency framework
* Full UK Driving License with ability to travel by sea, air, rail, and tunnel
* Willingness to work unsociable hours and overnight stays when required
* Ability to pass CRB checks and driving assessments
* Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) where required.
* 5 to 7 years’ experience within a similar role

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