Health & Safety Manager

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support & develop the NDC health and safety administrator.
• 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).
• Lead and drive health and safety initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture across the distribution centre.
• Lead and drive behavioural safety initiatives and improvements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments site audits and inspections identifying hazards and implementing control measures.
• Monitor compliance in line with health and safety law ensuring all incidents are reported investigated and corrective actions are taken.
• Provide training coaching and guidance to employees and management on health and safety protocols and best practices.
• Manage accident and incident reporting processes carrying out thorough investigations and implementing preventative measures.
• Work closely with the wider GSF health & safety team operations logistics and HR teams to embed health and safety strategies into daily activities.
• Ensure effective communication of health and safety information including toolbox talks safety bulletins and briefings.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices advising senior management accordingly.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as HSE inspectors insurers and auditors when required.

Person Specification:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• Certified member of IOSH (CERT IOSH) (minimum).
• Experience in managing fire safety / manual handling.

GSF Car Parts is one of the UKs 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 Groups national garage programme Servicesure.

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