Health & Safety Manager

DHL Germany; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Stoke-on-Trent is searching for a Health & Safety Manager to spearhead safety initiatives and compliance in the workplace. You will be responsible for providing SHE support, assisting in policy development, and engaging stakeholders to foster a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH National General Certificate and prior H&S experience in warehouse or transport settings. Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, annual leave, and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• Proven experience in health and safety in warehouse and transport environments.
• Ability to create and deliver H&S improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily SHE advice to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in developing and communicating SHE policies.
• Coordinate Safety, Health & Environmental initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Health & Safety Improvement Planning

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Stoke On Trent, ST4 4EX

Health & Safety Manager – Join DHL Supply Chain and Make Safety Your Mission!

Are you ready to take the lead in creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplace? At DHL Supply Chain, safety isn't just a box to tick—it's the foundation of everything we do. We're looking for a passionate Health & Safety Manager who thrives on driving change, influencing culture, and ensuring compliance across dynamic warehouse and transport environments. This is your chance to make a real impact, working with stakeholders at all levels to deliver innovative solutions and continuous improvement in safety performance.

✅ WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide day-to-day Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) advice and support to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of SHE policies across site(s).
• Meet annual SHE objectives, assessed via our performance management system.
• Support the SHE function in delivering the SHE business plan.
• Coordinate and assist with Safety, Health & Environmental initiatives at site(s).

✅ WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential).
• Previous H&S responsibility in warehouse and transport environments.
• Ability to create H&S improvement plans and deliver against targets.
• Knowledge of local HSE regulatory licensing & COMAH regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅ WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅ BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experiences of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 22nd December, Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.