Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

We are currently looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to join our team in Scotland.

You will be responsible for implementing and managing the Gist’s Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) systems and to provide general support throughout the businesses and our sites. You will help drive and deliver the Gist Health, Safety & Wellbeing agenda through active and visible engagement of all stakeholders.

It’s an exciting time to join. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern: Flexible

Location: Lenziemill,G67 2XN (this is a multi site based role)

As a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager at Gist

Reporting into the Head of HSW - South, you will help establish and maintain the highest HSW standards within Gist whilst providing HSW & environmental advice, guidance and coaching to our teams. You will assist operational teams with emergency planning and arrangements, support site management in the investigations into relevant accident, incidents and injuries, and pro-actively participate in the HSW Function discussions to support a continuous improvement programme.

About You

Essential

• Technical member of IOSH (or equivalent)
• Minimum of three years’ experience in experience in health, safety and environment advisory

role in a medium or high risk industry

• Experience in the delivery of HSW and environmental related training
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Ability to operate in a fast paced operationally challenging environment
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Knowledge of the logistics/distribution sector inc. MHE equipment
• Strong accident and incident management & investigation skills

Desirable

• IEMA Certificate (or equivalent)
• Mental Health First Aider
• Facilities/Building/Property Safety management knowledge
• Chartered membership or IOSH (or equivalent
• Multi-site management experience

About Us

Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.

We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.

Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.

What You'll Enjoy

• All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply).
• Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Well-being portal
• Discounts to major restaurants and retailers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Health & Safety advisory role in a medium/high risk industry: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Technical member of IOSH (or equivalent) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HSW Mgr.5