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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Coventry
Client: Smiths News
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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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.
* Serving as the 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 arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
* 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 (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
* Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with escalations as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy costs
* Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more
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 ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
* 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 are committed to inclusion and diversity, fostering a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We aim to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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