Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to lead health and safety initiatives. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, delivering training, and fostering a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accident investigation and strong communication skills to influence at all levels. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and legal compliance, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will significantly impact safety practices across the organization. If you are passionate about safety and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

£5,688 annual car allowance

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

• Delivering health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implementing ISO certified safety management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Nebosh Level 3

Auditing Qualifications

Environmental Risk Qualifications

Job description

Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Nationwide travel required

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.
• Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture, including all 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 properly managed.
• 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, such as HSE, DVSA, local authorities, and trade bodies.
• Investigating incidents and accidents with trained colleagues, escalating serious cases, and liaising with emergency services and media as needed.

What we can offer you

We provide free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and additional benefits including:

• £5,688 annual car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan covering healthcare costs
• Access to 24/7 e-learning, training, and development opportunities
• 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 qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the 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 and are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.