Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Hallmark Cards; Brighouse; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HSE professional to oversee health, safety, and environmental activities across its distribution center and head office. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, fostering a robust HSE culture, and implementing strategic initiatives for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HSE management, with the ability to lead teams and drive change. Flexible working opportunities and a positive work-life balance are part of the attractive benefits package, making this a compelling opportunity for those passionate about safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Free onsite parking

Cultural and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of HSE legislation and compliance.
• Experience in leading projects and change management.
• Ability to coach and inspire others in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on accident prevention and HSE policy implementation.
• Develop safe operational risk assessments and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation

ISO 14001

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Training and Development

Leadership Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5 in OHAS

Chartered Member of IOSH

IMEA Qualification

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

The role will be responsible for all the HSE activities across the distribution center and head office, ensuring legal compliance for all HSE processes. Reporting to the Head of Outbound Supply Chain, the role will be a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for all legislative compliance related to HSE, fostering a strong HSE culture, and implementing strategic plans to develop and improve the business.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise management on accident prevention, environmental incidents, and HSE policy implementation.
• Develop safe operational risk assessments and procedures.
• Review and maintain HSE processes in line with recognized ISO standards such as ISO 14001.
• Manage health surveillance, drugs and alcohol testing, and training systems.
• Monitor operations for compliance with the Integrated Management System.
• Ensure energy conservation to achieve annual reductions.
• Liaise with government departments and third parties as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement HSE improvement strategies.
• Foster a culture of change and motivate others through effective communication and team building.
• Deliver HSE awareness training.
• Analyze incident and environmental data to drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate H&S and environmental management system processes and internal & external audits.
• Implement safety and environmental management systems, procedures, and policies.
• Organize training programs on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Investigate workplace incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, training, and provide support.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Follow up on audit actions and non-compliances.
• Perform risk assessments and follow up on resulting actions.
• Stay informed on H&S and environmental legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Generate reports on environmental performance and compliance.
• Investigate environmental incidents and non-compliance issues.
• Provide training on environmental policies and practices.
• Stay updated on environmental legislation and communicate changes to management.

To be successful you will need:

• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5 in OHAS.
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards Graduate Membership.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 37001, OHSAS, and ISO 45001, and integrated management systems.
• IMEA qualification and membership or equivalent.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment with warehousing, transport, and manufacturing within FMCG industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and compliance.
• Experience in leadership across multi-site logistics and volume hourly paid employees.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
• Excellent people management and influencing skills.
• Flexibility regarding work location and hours/shifts.
• Experience in driving and leading change.
• Experience in leading projects.

Based at our Brighouse Distribution Centre, with travel to Dawson Lane site in Bradford, close to key motorway links, you’ll be able to take advantage of:

• Flexible working opportunities, including working from home.
• Free onsite parking when in the office.
• A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance.