Health & Safety Manager

GSF Car Parts Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team at our National Distribution Centre (NDC), Four Ashes, Wolverhampton. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and reducing workplace risks within our national distribution operations.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and best practices in line with UK legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER).
2. Lead and drive health and safety initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture across the distribution centre.
3. Conduct regular risk assessments, site audits, and inspections, identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
4. Monitor compliance with health and safety laws, ensuring all incidents are reported, investigated, and corrective actions are taken.
5. Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees and management on health and safety protocols and best practices.
6. Manage accident and incident reporting processes, carrying out thorough investigations and implementing preventative measures.
7. Work closely with operations, logistics, and HR teams to embed health and safety strategies into daily activities.
8. Ensure effective communication of health and safety information, including toolbox talks, safety bulletins, and briefings.
9. Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices, advising senior management accordingly.
10. Collaborate with external stakeholders such as HSE inspectors, insurers, and auditors when required.

Person Specification:

Essential:

1. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety).
2. Extensive experience in a health and safety management role within a distribution, warehousing, or logistics environment.
3. Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and best practices.
4. Proven track record in implementing and managing H&S policies and procedures.
5. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
8. IT proficiency, including experience with health and safety reporting software.

Desirable:

1. Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards it.
2. Experience in managing fire safety, manual handling, and hazardous substances.
3. First Aid at Work qualification.

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK's leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 194 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £500 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.