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

JR United Kingdom; York; 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 health and safety strategies across their operations. This role involves nationwide travel and offers a company car option. The ideal candidate will implement ISO standards, lead safety culture initiatives, and maintain compliance with stakeholders. With a focus on positive behaviors and safety culture, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe working environment. This position offers competitive benefits, including a car allowance, health cash plan, and extensive training opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about safety and compliance.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

4x salary life assurance

5% matched pension

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Effective communication skills to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Risk Management

Accident Investigation

Effective Communication

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO Integrated Systems

Job description

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

Client:

Smiths News

Location:

York

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

• Nationwide travel

About the role

• Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy of the business 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 managed effectively.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs in collaboration with the Head of Safety & Risk to promote positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in the company's safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are fully investigated by trained colleagues, with escalation as appropriate, and liaising with external stakeholders such as emergency services and media.

What we can offer you

We provide free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, 5% matched pension, and access to:

• £5,688 per annum car allowance or a company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, 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 ISO integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental Risk qualifications
• Extensive Accident Investigation experience, including full 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, striving to create a culture that embraces all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to building an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.