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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff
Client: Smiths News
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
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 Subject Matter Expert for health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, including road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
* Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate management and compliance.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to foster positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external stakeholder liaison.
What we can offer you
In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, benefits include:
* £5,688 annual car allowance or company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more
About you
* Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
* Experience with ISO 45001 and 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)
Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
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, aiming to build a culture embracing all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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