QHSE Administrator

GXO Logistics; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a QHSE Administrator for a full-time, temporary position in Stowmarket. This role involves supporting Health, Safety, and Environmental processes, carrying out audits, and managing incident investigations. Ideal candidates will be IOSH Managing Safely qualified with experience in safety administration, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. The position runs Monday to Friday, providing an opportunity to contribute to a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Minimum IOSH Managing Safely qualification required.
• Previous experience in a safety role or administration within logistics is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support business in all Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
• Carry out environmental audits to ensure compliance.
• Administer Incident Investigations as needed.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely qualified

Excellent communication skills

Strong administration skills

Analytical approach

Job description

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £27,500.00 per annum and 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, 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:

• Support the business in ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental matters are dealt with quickly, efficiently and in line with legislation and best practice
• Carrying out environmental audits of noise/light/temperature levels to ensure compliance with recommended levels
• Completing, administering, and following up on Incident Investigations, on site or remotely, when needed
• Updating of QHSE data records in line with changes and update requirements
• Health and safety meeting attendance and the ability to chair the meeting in the manager's absence

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualified (minimum)
• Previous experience within a safety role or as an Administrator is essential, preferably in a similar Logistics environment
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent administration skills with good accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical and logical approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Promoting and driving a culture of safety engagement in line with the Road to Zero philosophy and improving performance through the implementation of relevant management systems current standards and legislation; maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by the identification and control of risks, leading to the prevention of accidents and causes of work‑related ill health.

A QHSE Administrator will be based at our AkzoNobel site in Stowmarket. The purpose of the role is to assist the QHSE Manager and all departmental managers in QHSE issues that may arise and ensure timely, accurate administration and reporting, and keep up‑to‑date on legislation updates and safety checks.

The role is a full‑time, temporary 12‑month FTC (fixed term contract), working Monday‑Friday 08:00‑16:30; when required, flexibility will be needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.