Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead their health and safety initiatives. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in safety culture. You will be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders while promoting a positive safety culture. The company offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance or company car, health cash plan, and ongoing training opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this position is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Car allowance or company car

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Access to 24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and auditing qualifications essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, liaising with emergency services.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation and influence

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental Risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO integrated systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, including all road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring proper management and implementation.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to promote 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).
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating as needed, and liaising with emergency services and media when appropriate.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, benefits include:

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

About you

• At least Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Effective 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 for this position.

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, working to create a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds and experiences. Smiths News is committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.