Health and Safety Lead

Wincanton; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is looking for a Health and Safety Officer Lead to oversee safety practices at their Dartford depot. This role emphasizes the importance of compliance and engagement in H&S activities within the organization and requires strong leadership and communication skills to foster a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Training and multiskilling

Qualifications

• Proven team member focused on achieving results.
• Experience in logistics/transport H&S is an advantage.
• Ability to manage H&S practices within a compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage H&S in compliance with Wincanton's SHE procedures.
• Coordinate site H&S activities and ensure compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to promote safety culture.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH qualification (preferred or in progress)

Job description

Join us as our Health and Safety Officer Lead, sharing the vision and coaching our depot on the importance of SHEQ and the wellbeing of our Haydock depot team. As our Health and Safety Officer, you will play a critical role in embedding consistent safety practices with sole site responsibility.

Empower your site with H&S activities, engagement, and compliance. This is a great opportunity to utilise your logistics H&S experience in a generalist safety and wellbeing role, reporting to our Regional H&S Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site H&S in accordance with Wincanton’s SHE procedures.
• Ensure best safety practices are in place to meet high standards internally and for our customers.
• Support and manage site training records.
• Coordinate site H&S activities (e.g., Committees, training, communications) to ensure compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments and create SSOWs as required.
• Produce reports and support safety initiatives across the network using IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with all H&S matters, including accident investigations and RIDDOR reports.
• Liaise with site leaders and management teams to identify problems and devise solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, managing safety plans to foster our safety culture.

This role is based on-site, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday day shift (with occasional weekends).
*Salary up to £39,000 depending on experience.

What you will bring to our team:

• Proven experience as an effective team member driven to achieve results.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Attention to detail and experience in continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of safety environment within Transport (preferable).
• Ability to resolve complex issues under pressure.
• IOSH qualification required; NEBOSH qualification preferred or in progress.
• Experience in supervisory roles within a logistics/transport H&S environment.

In addition to a generous salary, we offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, company pension scheme, holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more.

We value our people and provide opportunities for career development, training, and multiskilling in a dynamic environment.

Join our values: Thoughtful, Aiming High, Prepared.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to equality and inclusion, supporting all colleagues to feel valued and supported. We welcome your application.

About Us:

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner in the UK, with 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites, providing critical logistics services including storage, distribution, eFulfilment, and more.