Safety, Health

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Health and Safety Manager to deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategies. The role involves maintaining compliance, leading safety culture programs, and ensuring thorough incident investigations. Candidates should have Nebosh Level 3 and extensive experience in accident investigation and ISO standards.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

£5,688 car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 e-learning modules

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategies.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on Health and Safety.
• Lead Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation

Root cause analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Job description

About the role

Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.

Deliver ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Act as Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, covering all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.

Own company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed.

Lead Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in conjunction with the Head of Safety and Risk to foster a positive safety culture.

Maintain positive relationships and dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).

Ensure all incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaise with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, we offer:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and other benefits

About you

• At least 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
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• Valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

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 building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.