Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist to lead their safety initiatives. This role involves implementing ISO-certified systems, conducting accident investigations, and fostering a positive safety culture. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and promote safety awareness. The company offers a supportive environment with benefits such as a car allowance, health cash plan, and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Investigate incidents and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Nebosh Level 3

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO integrated systems

Auditing tools

Job description

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Health, Safety & Environmental Strategy Specialist (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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.
• Acting 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.
• Maintaining 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 Associations).
• Investigating all incidents and accidents with trained, competent colleagues, escalating serious incidents appropriately, and liaising with emergency services and media when necessary.

What we can offer you

We offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits such as:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs like dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and other benefits

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems, with relevant qualifications
• 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
• 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 and are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.