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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Basildon
Client: Smiths News
Location: Basildon, 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 the Subject Matter Expert for health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, including all road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
* Managing company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes to ensure proper arrangements are in place.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote positive behaviors and a safety-first culture.
* Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as the HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
* Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating issues as necessary, and liaising with emergency services and media when appropriate.
What we can offer you
We provide free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, a 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
* Access to 24/7 e-learning, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more
About you
* Nebosh Level 3 qualification or equivalent
* Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
* Auditing qualifications and experience
* Environmental Risk qualifications
* Extensive accident investigation experience including root cause analysis
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to 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 inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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