Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hi[...]

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner to oversee the delivery of health and safety strategies across operations. This role involves nationwide travel and offers a company car option. You will be responsible for implementing ISO certified safety systems, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive safety culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in health and safety management, accident investigation, and effective communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Health Cash Plan

Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

4x salary life assurance

5% match pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Lead positive relationships with stakeholders on safety matters.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO 45001

Accident Investigation

Environmental Risk Management

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Job description

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Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner - Nationwide travel with company car option (Hiring Immediately), doncaster

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Client:

Smiths News

Location:

doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nationwide travel

About the role

• Responsible for the delivery of health, safety and environmental risk strategy of the business as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Delivery of ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Subject Matter Expert for Smiths News on Health and Safety, Environmental risk and Safety Culture. This includes all road transport and operational yard safety at Smiths News and third-party locations where Smiths News operate.
• Ownership of company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, always ensuring that suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place and managed accordingly.
• Responsible for the Delivery of Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness program to the business in conjunction with the head of safety and risk, empowering the business to embrace and embed positive behaviours reinforced through a just safety culture.
• Leading positive relationships and dialogue with principal internal and external stakeholders who have an interest in the Smiths News business from a safe and legal perspective (Health and Safety Executive, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Associations and Bodies etc)
• Ensuring that all Incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained competent colleagues, with all incidents escalated according to the nature or severity of the incident. Liaising accordingly with external stakeholders such as the emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or company car
• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 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
• Qualifications and experience with ISO 45001 and ISO integrated systems.
• Auditing qualifications and experience.
• Environmental Risk qualifications.
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience including full root cause analysis
• Highly effective communication skills both orally and written, with ability to negotiate and influence at senior level
• 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. Our colleagues serve 22,400 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centers.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.