Safety, Health

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager responsible for delivering and implementing safety strategies and managing environmental risks. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including Nebosh Level 3, and experience in accident investigation and ISO standards.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning modules

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Investigating incidents and accidents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Negotiation skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Job description

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.
• Acting as 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.
• 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, such as HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, and Trade Bodies.
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and liaison 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, you will have access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs like 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 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, striving to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background, experience, or orientation.