Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Shrewsbury
Client: Smiths News
Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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 as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
* Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
* Acting as the 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 effectively.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety & Risk to foster positive behaviors and embed a just safety culture.
* Building and maintaining 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 appropriate escalation and liaising with external agencies like emergency services and media as needed.
What we can offer you
Along with free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, you will also have 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
* Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and additional health 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
* 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 and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of background, experience, or orientation.
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