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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Guildford
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Client:
Smiths News
Location:
Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
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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.
* 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, 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 appropriate arrangements are in place and managed.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in health and safety compliance, such as the HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with emergency services and media when necessary.
What we can offer you
We provide 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 for healthcare costs like dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and other benefits
About you
* At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
* Auditing qualifications and experience
* Environmental risk management qualifications
* Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
* Strong 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 all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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