HSE Specialist – Lichfield Distribution Centre

Marks and Spencer; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday allowance

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

M&S Choices portal perks

Family policies

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is opening a new distribution centre in Lichfield and recruiting an HSE Specialist to lead safety initiatives on site. The role focuses on policy development, risk assessment compliance, and promoting a proactive safety culture across the facility.

You will analyse safety data, drive continuous improvement, and coach teams to uphold high standards in a fast-paced distribution environment. This position is on-site in Lichfield with UK-wide safety commitments.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards it.
• Awareness of ISO18001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Understanding of end-to-end safety processes, ideally in a distribution environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and communicate effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new Policies/Standard Operating Procedures to meet risk assessment requirements.
• Deliver the site safety strategy and foster a proactive Health, Safety and Net-Zero culture.
• Create and maintain safety metrics including accidents, near misses, safety conversations and risk assessments.
• Conduct trend analysis and apply continuous improvement tools to drive safety performance.
• Coach colleagues and leaders on site to ensure consistent standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO18001 awareness

ISO14001 awareness

Job description

All the details

We're excited to be opening our brand-new Lichfield Distribution Centre in early 2027 and are now recruiting a HSE Specialist to join our Team! ,

A customer's shopping journey doesn't end in store, and neither does our brand. Behind every great customer experience is a world-class supply chain and our new Lichfield Distribution Centre will play a vital role in ensuring products reach our customers when and where they need them.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development of new Policies/Standard Operating Procedures to meet Risk Assessment requirements
• Delivery of the site safety strategy, implementing a proactive and sustainable Health, Safety and Net-Zero focused culture
• Create and maintain all information relating to safety metrics inclusive of Accidents, Near Misses, Safety Conversations, Safety Forums and Risk Assessments
• Conduct trend analysis and apply Continuous Improvement tools to identify and action safety performance improvements
• Provide coaching to Colleagues and Leaders on site, as and when required, to ensure a consistent understanding of all appropriate standards

Who You Are

Your skills and experience will include:

• NEBOSH - General Certificate (or working towards)
• An awareness of ISO18001 and ISO14001
• A good understanding of end-to-end safety processes (ideally gained within a Distribution environment)
• Adaptable and receptive to new ways of working and willing to adjust to changing demands and circumstances
• Excellent communication skills and thrives in a pressurised environment, adapting to changing requirements
• Please note that we will operate a random Drug & Alcohol testing Policy at Lichfield.

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.