Safety, Health

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee the implementation of safety strategies and manage environmental risks. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting audits, and delivering training programs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, extensive experience in accident investigation, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% pension match

Car allowance or company car

Health Cash Plan

24/7 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, including root cause analysis.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, liaising with emergency services.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Job description

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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.
• 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 in collaboration with the head of safety and risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships and maintaining dialogue with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring all incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation based on severity, and liaising with emergency services and media as needed.

What we can offer you

We offer benefits including free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% pension match, and additional perks 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 more

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 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 build a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.