Health Safety and Environment Manager

Asda; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Health Safety and Environment Manager to oversee compliance with health and safety regulations across its logistics operations. The role involves managing safety operations, analyzing data for improvements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits including a discretionary bonus and company car allowance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company pension up to 7%

Company car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services, including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and health plans

Inclusion networks and diverse parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and licensing of operators.
• Operational management experience in retail/logistics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation across all depots.
• Supporting incident management and enforcement contacts related to health and safety.
• Analyzing data to create awareness campaigns and leadership insights.

Skills

Knowledge of UK HSE regulations

Operational management experience

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title

Health Safety and Environment Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Compliance/Audit

Closing Date

29 May 2025

Description

As a fast-paced organization with over 1000 sites, Asda’s Health and Safety management system is continually evolving. The business has ambitious plans for growth and embraces new ideas and innovation to support operational teams to succeed.

As part of the Health and Safety compliance team, you will support the business in managing Health and Safety operations, particularly within our Logistics estate which includes 2000 drivers, 1100 vehicles, 27 Depots, and over 1000 stores.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and requirements across all depots and online grocery operations.
2. Providing expertise to support strategic priorities, such as load security training.
3. Supporting incident management and enforcement contacts related to health and safety matters.
4. Analyzing data to create awareness campaigns and leadership insights.
5. Reviewing operational performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
6. Developing procedures with stakeholders for new processes and equipment.
7. Acting as the ambassador for health, safety, & environment, building relationships with key partners like Training, Operations, and GMB Union.
8. Horizon scanning for emerging risks related to health, safety, & environmental issues.
9. Analyzing data from incidents, external bodies, and other companies to improve procedures and reduce hazards.
10. Leading serious investigations to identify root causes.
11. Setting tactical direction for transport safety and road risk reduction nationally.
12. Supporting site operations as SME for Transport Safety and compliance.
13. Ensuring management systems are in place to reduce risk and ensure legal compliance.
14. Developing engaging training materials and business accountability plans.
15. Collaborating with regulators to ensure facility compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and licensing of operators.
• Operational management experience in retail/logistics, with a track record in H&S or Road Safety management.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple channels.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent business partnering skills, with strong written and verbal communication.
• A proactive attitude guided by the Senior HSE Manager.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working with at least 3 days in the office, plus additional site visits as needed. Benefits include:

• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension up to 7%
• Company car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount
• Wellbeing services, including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and health plans
• Inclusion networks and diverse parental leave policies

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