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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Liverpool
Client: Smiths News
Location: Liverpool, 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 of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
* Implementing ISO-certified safety and environmental management systems.
* Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
* Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
* Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety & Risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
* Building positive relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance, such as HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
* Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalations as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders like emergency services and media.
What we can offer you
In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, you will also have access to:
* £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
* Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
* 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
* Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and additional health benefits
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 the ability to negotiate and 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.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We aim to create a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations, fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
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