Health and Safety Manager

GBA Logistics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Warrington seeks a Health and Safety Lead to oversee health safety performance across depots. You will manage ISO frameworks and drive a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities include operational risk assessments, training delivery, and compliance with UK health and safety legislation. A minimum NEBOSH General Certificate is required along with strong communication skills and logistics experience. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Holiday loyalty scheme

Learning & development support

Company Health Care Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate; Diploma preferred.
• Experience in logistics/transport/warehousing health & safety.
• Proven ISO management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational risk assessments and depot hazard logs.
• Conduct health & safety audits and inspections.
• Manage contractor and visitor safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching and influencing

Operational risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership (TechIOSH minimum)

Job description

Overview

The health and safety responsibilities within the Dedicated Fleet Business Unit, reporting to the General Manager — Dedicated Fleet, will lead health safety performance across all depots and customer operations. You will own our ISO framework (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and all related accreditations, working closely with transport teams, focusing on people safety, behavioural safety, operational risk and ISO systems.

What We Offer

• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Learning & development support
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
• Flexibility
• Company Health Care Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead operational risk assessments (RAs), SSOWs, RAMS and depot hazard logs
• Conduct H&S audits, yard flow assessments, pedestrian segregation reviews and depot inspections
• Lead incident, accident and near‑miss investigations and implement CAPA actions
• Deliver training: toolbox talks, inductions, behavioural safety coaching, shift‑based safety routines
• Own and maintain the H&S training matrix for all depots, ensuring all mandatory training is completed, recorded and kept up to date
• Improve depot layouts (segregation, lighting, walkways, barriers, signage)
• Support customer audit compliance where H&S is required
• Manage contractor and visitor safety including induction, RAMS approval, and on‑site H&S controls
• Lead and maintain ISO frameworks, managing internal and external audits, corrective actions and document control
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance
• Drive a proactive safety culture across all dedicated fleet sites, with regular communications, reports and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation
• Manage site emergency preparedness

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate minimum (Diploma preferred)
• Experience in logistics/transport/warehousing H&S
• Proven ISO management experience (implementing or maintaining)
• Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills
• Comfortable working across sites, in yards, with drivers and front‑line teams
• IOSH membership (TechIOSH minimum; GradIOSH desirable)
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

About GBA Logistics

GBA Logistics is a trusted provider of end‑to‑end supply chain solutions, delivering reliable freight, warehousing, and distribution services across multiple industries and countries. Backed by smart technology and a skilled team, we prioritise speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction — every step of the way. We’re committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and creating an inclusive workplace where people thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.