HSE Manager – Start-Up Transport & Warehouse Lead

DHL Supply Chain; West of England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension with 8% employer contribution

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Avonmouth, Bristol, is seeking a proactive HSE Manager to lead the safety culture on a brand-new Waitrose contract from day one. You will shape safety processes, coach leaders and drive continuous improvement across transport and warehousing, ensuring colleagues return home safely every day.

With NEBOSH General Certificate and strong stakeholder influence, you will guide audits, develop safe systems, and partner with site leaders to embed a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• HSE leadership experience in transport and warehousing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with start-up/new projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities for a new DHL operation, establishing a Safety First culture.
• Drive HSE projects, implement safe systems, and train staff across transport and warehousing.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure compliance, manage audits and promote proactive safety.

Skills

HSE Management

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & compliance

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

DHL Supply Chain Avonmouth, Bristol, is seeking a proactive HSE Manager to lead the safety culture on a brand-new Waitrose contract from day one. You will shape safety processes, coach leaders and drive continuous improvement across transport and warehousing, ensuring colleagues return home safely every day.

With NEBOSH General Certificate and strong stakeholder influence, you will guide audits, develop safe systems, and partner with site leaders to embed a proactive safety culture.