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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent
Client:
Smiths News
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Subject Matter Expert on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Owning company health and safety policies, training programs, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place.
* 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 safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
* Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating severity as needed, and liaising with emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and access to:
* £5,688 annual car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
* 24/7 E-learning, 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
* Strong 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, aiming to create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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