Health & Safety Manager

DX Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services company seeks a Health & Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture. This role requires NEBOSH certification and experience within logistics. The manager will ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and drive continuous improvement through effective risk management. Competitive pay, holidays, and career progression opportunities are offered. Join a dedicated team and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

25 days holidays increasing with service

Company Pension Scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualified and operationally focused.
• Strong communication skills to influence colleagues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with proactive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health & Safety agenda across the Central Hub.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct audits, workplace inspections, and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Experience in a Health & Safety management role

Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Accident investigation and root cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager - Monday - Friday - 17:30PM Starts

A brilliant opportunity to join DX Central Hub and lead the drive for a proactive, high-performing safety culture in a fast-paced logistics environment.

NEBOSH qualified, operationally focused, and ready to make an impact.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary

The Central Hub Health & Safety Manager role is responsible for leading, developing, and embedding a proactive Health & Safety culture within the Central Hub operation.

This position ensures compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, DX policies, and operational standards, whilst driving continuous improvement through effective risk management, accident prevention, root cause analysis, and colleague engagement.

The Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in supporting operational teams to move from reactive management to a proactive, prevention-led safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Adhere to company policies, including those related to manual handling, health and safety, and operational standards.
• Lead the Health & Safety agenda across the Central Hub, ensuring standards are visible, embedded, and consistently applied.
• Promote and drive a positive safety culture across all colleagues, supervisors, and management teams.
• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, and internal governance requirements.
• Maintain, review and implement risk assessments, safe systems of work, and site safety documentation.
• Lead all accident, incident, and near miss investigations, ensuring structured root cause analysis is completed and preventative actions implemented.
• Provide guidance and support to operational leaders in addressing safety concerns and reducing workplace risk.
• Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to ensure colleague competence and engagement.
• Conduct audits, workplace inspections, and behavioural observations, driving continuous improvement actions.
• Act as the key point of contact for any external audits, enforcing authorities, and compliance inspections.
• Produce and submit necessary reports, metrics, and documentation as required.
• Support hub operational change projects to ensure safety is fully integrated into new processes, layouts, and working practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by promoting best practice and sharing lessons learned across the wider DX network.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum essential).
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety management role within logistics, warehousing, transport, or a fast-paced operational environment is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in accident investigation, near miss management, and delivering root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training and supporting behavioural culture change is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, maintaining visibility and leadership presence within a busy hub operation.

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you