Company: Fast paced logistics company Role: HSE Manager Location: Thatcham Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum package which includes 20% product discount
An excellent opportunity has arisen at a leading third‑party logistics (3PL) company, based at one of its key sites in Thatcham. They have warehouse, logistics, vehicle maintenance and in‑house engineering facilities.
They are seeking a passionate and proactive Health, Safety and Environment Manager for a large, complex, fast‑paced site. This role sits within the site leadership team and involves leading large‑scale improvement projects, driving a more proactive and engaged culture, strengthening communications across departments, and embedding proactive safety behaviours. Additionally, the Manager will be involved in group‑wide peer reviews of other sites, providing a fresh pair of eyes.
Duties
* Serve as the HSE subject‑matter expert on site, supporting both the General Manager and wider leadership team and acting as a key member of the HSE department for the wider group.
* Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to implement the HSE strategy and site improvement plan.
* Offer hands‑on support through site walk rounds, coaching and mentoring the wider workforce on the shop floor, and gain buy‑in from the leadership team and other management.
* Embed a proactive and positive HSE culture, moving away from reactive and desk‑based support.
* Collaborate with colleagues and cross‑functional teams to ensure company‑wide, health, safety and environmental improvements are implemented locally and site‑specific improvements.
* Review site‑level reports and information to identify actionable insights, corrective actions or emerging risks.
* Mentor and coach operational managers to develop their HSE leadership and management capability.
* Provide professional advice to enable the site to achieve compliance with relevant legislation and internal standards.
* Manage the triage of site incidents, delegate incident investigations and lead accident investigations where appropriate.
* Monitor audit outcomes and reviews to ensure corrective actions are raised and implemented by the site leadership team.
* Manage emergency planning and business continuity arrangements in partnership with operational teams.
* Build and maintain respectful relationships and collaborate with local trade union H&S representatives.
* Support the business to manage and defend the site’s insurance claims.
* Act as the primary contact for external agencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Personality Fit
* Proactive, passionate and down‑to‑earth, adaptable, self‑motivated and confident.
* Can engage and empower others, driving accountability and ownership.
* Able to collaborate, influence, gain buy‑in and communicate strongly.
Essential qualifications and background
* NEBOSH Certificate, ideally from a fast‑paced environment within Warehouse, Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing or a similar field.
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Capable of presenting to the leadership team.
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