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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), Reading
Client: Smiths News
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
Job Description:
* Nationwide travel
* About the role
* Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
* Deliver ISO-certified safety and environmental management systems.
* Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Own company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
* Deliver Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and safety culture.
* Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities).
* Ensure incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as needed, and liaise with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% match pension, and access to:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
* 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training, and Development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
About you
* 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 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 an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, experience, or orientation.
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