Safety, Training and Compliance Manager
Location: York - Clifton Moor
Department: Operations
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Hours: 39.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about developing people and making a real difference in a fast-moving logistics environment?
If so, we’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Safety, Training & Compliance Manager to lead Health & Safety, training, and compliance across Gear4music’s logistics and distribution operations. You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across the business to build and embed a positive, practical safety culture that supports how we work every day.
About us
As one of the fastest-growing retailers of musical instruments and equipment, Gear4music is proud to be at the forefront of the music industry. We are more than just a retailer. We are a community of music enthusiasts who are committed to providing the best possible online shopping experience for our customers. Our passion for music drives us to constantly innovate and improve our offerings.
What you’ll be doing
In this predominantly logistics-focused role, you’ll take ownership of Health & Safety, training, and compliance across our warehouse and distribution sites, ensuring standards are clearly defined, consistently applied, and continuously improved.
Leading day-to-day Health & Safety activities across warehouse operations, including inspections, audits, and site walks
Producing, maintaining, and enforcing all warehouse Health & Safety and training documentation, including SOPs, safe systems of work, guides, and training materials
Reviewing and updating risk assessments in line with operational changes
Investigating incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes, and driving corrective and preventative actions
Designing, delivering, and coordinating warehouse inductions, refresher training, and toolbox talks
Managing training matrices, certifications, and competency sign-off
Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including HSWA, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, and Fire Safety
Supporting internal and external audits, contractor compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Coaching and advising managers, partnering closely with Operations, HR, and Facilities to embed safe working practices
This role will see you work across our three sites, supporting teams at Holgate and Clifton Moor in York, as well as our new distribution centre in Sherburn in Elmet.
Your skills and experience: what we’re looking for
3–5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety / Compliance role, ideally within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment
Proven experience producing and delivering Health & Safety training and managing compliance systems
Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at all levels
NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma strongly desirable)
IOSH Managing Safely
Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) (formerly PTLLS)
Train the Trainer certification
First Aid, Fire Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, DSE, or ISO 45001 experience
Nice to have
CMIOSH / GradIOSH / TechIOSH or IIRSM membership
CIPD Level 3 or 5
Learning & Development Practitioner qualification
What we'll give you
Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we are committed to providing a well-rounded benefits package that includes development opportunities and support for your wellbeing:
Generous discount scheme across our full range of music and home entertainment products.
Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 caring & compassionate support across a wide range of areas.
Access to 30 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the business, demonstrating our commitment to prioritising mental health & wellbeing support as a ‘Mindful Employer’.
Free car parking with access to electric charging points
Plus the following: employee referral scheme, employer pension scheme, corporate eyecare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay scheme, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay, annual flu vaccinations, access to the 26-day per annum WFH policy where job roles permit.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. A member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you to discuss your needs in more detail and ensure appropriate arrangements are made.
As one of the fastest-growing retailers of musical instruments and equipment, Gear4music is proud to be at the forefront of the music industry. We are more than just a retailer. We are a community of music enthusiasts who are committed to providing the best possible online shopping experience for our customers. Our passion for music drives us to constantly innovate and improve our offerings, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.
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