Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to)

Prepare and drive a health and safety improvement plan for the Depots setting smart objectives and targets and promote best business

Lead and drive the company SHEQ strategy. Ensure this is communicated and understood. Review current H&S management system and policies ensuring they are up to date and understood by all Managers & Colleagues. Review all current H&S data relating to LTA's/RTA's and ensure plans are in place at all Depots to manage and reduce these events.

Provide a source of specialised knowledge and expertise in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.

Maintain an awareness of current and pending health and safety legislation updating Managers as appropriate

Implement all Company Health & Safety policies and procedures in areas of Health and Safety, environment and risk management.

Develop a health and safety training matrix, planning and organising health and safety training and awareness programmes which encompass all health and safety issues. Review recommendations from the H&S Improvement plan ensuring all training interventions are in place and regularly reviewed for effectiveness

Ensure all Contractors are inducted to a sufficient standard and managed appropriately

Manage fire safety at site, including full site inspection of fire extinguishers, reviewing condition and availability and ensure we have sufficient staff trained as Fire Marshals. Conducting fire drills & fire alarm control board testing

Influencing people at all levels to improve the safety culture within the business.

Improving the level and quality of accident reporting and investigation within the Campus.

Provide training, advice and coaching to all internal customers within your region to ensure they can conduct the necessary SHEQ duties.

Continuously improve the SHEQ Management systems in conjunction with operational teams.

Participate in an audit program as required to ensure continuous improvement with the company.

Provide training to all relevant colleagues to allow them to adequately discharge their Health, Safety and Environmental duties.

Attend internal and external meetings relevant to the role.

Menzies are looking for an experienced Regional Health and Safety Manager to join our operation. The ideal applicant will be Health and Safety motivated with a demonstrated history of SHEQ experience in a similar industry, with the desire to contribute to the success of a business by demonstrating relevant skills and experience. The purpose of the role is to is to lead the strategy by example at the depot and review and update the current SHEQ Management System, providing a service that ensures the company maintains legal compliance with all relevant legislation, reduce risk in relation to personal safety, provide competent advice to all colleagues whilst adopting a culture of continuous improvement.

Please note we are ideally looking for someone who has experience working in Health & Safety & Compliance in a Transport background, Relevant health and safety management experience in similar industry

NEBOSH Certificate or working towards this qualification is essential for this role.

Have an innovative approach to problem solving.

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.