Health and Safety Manager

4 days ago

Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Gist Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team at Gist Limited. As a key member of our SHEQ function, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and assurance on health and safety, occupational health and well-being, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with the General Manager to ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, as well as industry standards and best practices.
  • Provide competent health and safety advice to site leadership teams, including local stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Facilitate the implementation of SHEQ strategies and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
  • Be the subject matter expert on SHEQ-related matters, dealing with day-to-day enquiries and escalating or working in partnership with the wider team as required.
  • Review accident trends, hazard reporting data, and IMS dashboard information to identify required corrective action or new emerging risks.
  • Create site-specific safety action and improvement plans.
  • Undertake SHEQ management systems audits and inspections, as required.
  • Complete monthly SHEQ audits, ensuring required actions are identified and closed out in a timely manner.
  • Assume the role of lead incident investigator in Level 3 incidents, assisting and supporting site management in other relevant accident, incident, and injury investigations.
  • Provide accurate reports on key issues and progress against the Gist SHEQ Strategy, Safety Action Plans, and site Risk Registers for stakeholders and senior management.
  • Partner with Engineering and Transport teams on SHEQ-related matters to drive a standard and consistent approach to safety.
  • Mentor and coach operational managers to ensure SHEQ compliance and improvement, undertaking weekly inspections.
  • Manage and support the launch and implementation of SHEQ wider team project initiatives, ensuring operational sites are compliant.
  • Oversee and manage applicable training requirements, ensuring consistent and appropriate training is delivered effectively by site trainers.
  • Manage emergency planning and arrangements in partnership with operational teams, including testing of emergency plans to ensure readiness for any eventuality.
  • Be the subject matter expert on EcoOnline, providing help and support to site management teams to enable them to access relevant data.
  • Monitor all IMS module inspections and reviews, ensuring any corrective actions are raised and owned by leadership teams at respective sites.
  • Ensure network-wide CAPAs are assigned to the site and implemented/closed out by site teams.
  • Implement and share best practices and key learnings across locations to drive consistency and improvement in SHEQ performance.
  • Facilitate and manage local insurance claims.
  • Act as the primary contact for external agencies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee and create operational documentation to reflect work done and in line with what good looks like.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement that looks to achieve industry best practice as well as Gist standards.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Health and Safety Manager who possesses the following qualifications and skills:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and minimum Grad member of IOSH (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of SHEQ principles and practices.
  • Proven experience in a health and safety management role within a medium or high-risk industry, indicating a proven track record of effectively managing SHEQ programs.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to convey information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving alignment towards SHEQ objectives.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, operationally challenging environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Logistics/Distribution sector, including familiarity with materials handling equipment (MHE), enabling you to address industry-specific SHEQ challenges effectively.
  • Experience in accident and incident management & investigation skills, allowing you to effectively analyse incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Self-starter and driven to deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance.
  • Ability to deliver within a busy and pressurised work environment.
  • Institute of Environmental Assessment Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Internal auditor experience.
  • Facilities, building property or engineering safety management knowledge.
  • Knowledge and experience in ISO standards, including lead auditor (working towards considered).
  • Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards).
About Gist Limited

Gist Limited is a leading logistics and supply chain company that delivers industry-leading services to our clients. We are committed to establishing a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and well-being, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A.

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