Health & Safety Support Lead

GXO Logistics; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Support Lead to join their Runcorn site. This full-time position involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting audits, and leading staff to promote a culture of safety. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career in health and safety.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• At least 18 months experience in a similar role/environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation including the Act 1974.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal compliance audits ensuring all targets are achieved.
• Manage relationships with internal departments for efficient operations.
• Ensure legal compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Internal Audits

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Advisor? Do you want the opportunity to be the subject matter expert? Ready for a new challenge?

Here at GXO, we are looking for a Health & Safety Support Lead to work with our customer Diageo at our Runcorn site. You will ensure that all compliance on site is managed to ensure the legalities, health and safety of the site are not compromised.

Shaping the culture and approach of the workforce while supporting and developing the team through leading, coaching, and communicating - facilitating a focus on business excellence and continuous improvement of operational efficiency and customer service.Knowledge of a production environment would be advantageous

This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday 08:00 till 16:00. However, flexibility is available from us as we need the same from you as this is a 24/7 operation.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to£40,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Conduct & carry out internal compliance audits; Ensuring all audit targets are achieved. Report on findings and manage issue log through to completion
• Ensuring the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation whilst promoting “Road to Zero” safety ethos
• Ensuring the business is compliant with on-site safety processes in line with GXO policies and QHSE guidance, making sure staff are aware of the importance and follow safety protocol
• Manage local work groups ensuring all issues are properly dealt with or escalated as required
• Manage relationships with internal departments to ensure efficient operations and communications are achieved
• Contractor control – including RAMS reviews, contractor inductions and monitoring work standards accordingly

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (essential)
• Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the company’s business
• At least 18 months experience in a similar role/environment
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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