Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead their risk strategy and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves nationwide travel and requires a strong background in health and safety management, including experience with ISO standards and accident investigations. The successful candidate will build relationships with stakeholders and deliver training programs to foster a positive safety culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying competitive benefits, including a car allowance or company car.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% match pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 E-Learning

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

ISO 45001

Communication Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Job description

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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Nationwide travel

About the role

• Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk, and Safety Culture, including road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring suitable arrangements are in place and managed.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to embed positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external liaison as needed.

What we can offer you

Along with free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% match pension, benefits include:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 E-Learning, training, and development
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, and more

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk management qualifications
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

About us

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers.

We value inclusion and diversity, striving to create an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.